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Water safety, sanitation and hygiene related knowledge, attitudes and practices among household residents in peri-urban areas in Northwest Ethiopia
Conclusions:The educational status of household residents was associated with good levels of knowledge, attitudes and practices in relation to water safety, sanitation and hygiene. HWT, open defecation and shared latrines are matters that still require intervention in peri-urban areas. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.2018;32(3):00-000]Key words:Knowledge, attitude, practices, water, sanitation, peri-urban. (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - October 23, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Prevalence and associated factors of birth defects among newborns at referral hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia
Conclusion: The study identified a high prevalence of birth defects in infants born in Northwest Ethiopia. The most frequent type of birth defect was neural tube defect. In addition, the absence of maternal folic acid supplementation and the presence of chronic diseases during pregnancy were among the risk factors significantly associated with birth defects. Further detailed, nationwide, multicenter, retrospective/prospective follow up investigations should be conducted to influence political and healthcare decision-making so as to reduce birth defects. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2018;32(3):00-000]Key words: Birth defects, pr...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - October 23, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Determinants of Fertility Rate among Reproductive Age Women (15-49) in Gonji-Kollela District of the Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia
Conclusions:The study found out that early marriage, low level of formal and informal education, parents motive to have a large number of children and inaccessible in the use of contraceptive methods were the major factors for high fertility rate in the study area. Hence, continuous awareness creation about the negative consequences of early marriage has to be promoted by the district health offices, Region ’s bureau of women affairs and other stakeholders. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.2018;32(3):000-000]Keywords:Fertility determinants, contraceptive use, children ever born, sex preference, reproductive age, total fertility ra...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - October 23, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Rubella virus sero-prevalence and associated factors among non-vaccinated pregnant women in Northwest Ethiopia
Conclusion: The sero-prevalence of rubella virus infection among pregnant women was considered to be low, showing the high risk of a new infection. In addition to a comprehensive surveillance approach and efforts to determine rubella susceptibility profile among school-aged girls and women of childbearing age, it is also important to consider rubella vaccine in a national vaccination program. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2018;32(3):00-000]Keywords: Rubella virus, unvaccinated, sero-prevalence, pregnant women, risk factors, Ethiopia (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - October 23, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Intimate partner violence and unmet need for contraceptive use among Ethiopian women living in marital union
Conclusion:Intimate partner is strongly associated with unmet need for contraceptives among Ethiopian women living in marital union. Policy makers working in family planning should consider prevention of gender-based violence, particularly intimate partner violence. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.2018;32(3):00-000]Key words:IPV, Unmet need, contraception, Ethiopia, EDHS (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - October 23, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Non-communicable diseases: unwelcome in Ethiopia
Introduction Ethiopia faces the unenviable threat of a triple burden of disease: infectious or communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries are steadily increasing and pose risks the lives of Ethiopians. The problems are particularly apparent in urban centers of the country. With the expansion of urbanization (1), booming construction activities and limited commensurate social infrastructures, urban centers exhibit complex public health problems. The unprecedented pace at which urbanization is expanding in Ethiopia (1) poses challenges not only for addressing existing (infectious/communicable) disea...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - October 22, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Public health research in Ethiopia: Facing the challenge
Research is about trying to get closer to the truth in every field of science, technology and development. Evidences garnered through research would further advance knowledge, skills and attitudes. As an ongoing endeavor, research provides evidence that something works and works better or not effective or does not work in the way we thought it should. As an important tool to generate evidence for planning, policy and decision making and it also generate and share new insights for further thinking. (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - July 20, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Antiphospholipid syndrome – little to no attention in the Ethiopian clinical setting
Epidemiologically prevailing antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is common among the younger population. APS is characterized by recurrent arterial and/or venous thrombosis and miscarriage. Although common among the youth; it has gained little or no consideration in its diagnosis in the Ethiopian clinical setup. We identified a woman with a movement disorder called chorea and recurrent pregnancy loss (abortions). She stayed eight years to be diagnosed with APS. As a devastating disease commonly seen in young patients with stroke, deep vein thrombosis and abortion, physician vigilance to detect APS is invaluable. [Ethiop. J. He...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - July 19, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

A Study of Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Bee Products: Propolis, Pollen and Honey Samples
Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrated that the antibacterial and antioxidant properties of the bee product of Turkey origin seems to be promising to be used for food preservation and prevention of human health against diseases and disorders. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2018;32(2):116-122]Key words: Antibacterial activity, antioxidant property, bee products (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - July 19, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Prevalence of active trachoma among children between 1-9 years, in Woliso Town, Central Ethiopia
Conclusion: Active trachoma is a public health problem and is associated with a number of risk factors such as? in Woliso town. Therefore, we recommend mass antibiotic distribution, and health education on environmental and personal hygiene especially on face washing to every implementing partner. We also recommend further investigations into the behavior and life style of the public in such urban communities to understand why trachoma is still a public health problem despite having access to water and latrines. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2018; 32(2):110-115]Key Words: Active trachoma, Trachomatous inflammation, Children (Sou...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - July 19, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Managing hypertension in nurse-led primary care clinics in rural Ethiopia
Conclusion: Our study demonstrates that nurses and heath officers working in remote rural health centres can obtain worthwhile reductions in blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Moreover, this could often be achieved with a single, inexpensive diuretic, hydrochlorthiazide, although combination therapy was sometimes required. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2018; 32(2):104-109]Key words: Hypertension, blood pressure, task-shifting, delivery of health care, nurses, Ethiopia. (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - July 19, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Survival time and its predictors among HIV-infected children after antiretroviral therapy in public health facilities of Arba Minch town, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Conclusions: Survival time was very low among children below 1 year and 5-14 years olds as compared to those aged between 1-4 years. The main predictors for this variation were nutritional status, poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy, absolute CD4 below threshold, and absence of Isoniazid and Cotrimoxazole prophylaxes. Therefore, children living with HIV should be encouraged to adhere to the antiretroviral therapy, take Cotrimoxazole and isoniazid preventive therapies. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2018; 32(2):88-96]Key Words: Antiretroviral therapy, Co-trimoxazole preventive therapy, isoniazied preventive therapy, children,...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - July 19, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Oral Health Knowledge, Practices and Attitude among Parents/Caretakers of Children with Heart Disease on Follow up at Tikur Anbessa Hospital
Conclusion: This study has shown that the knowledge, attitude and practice of caretakers of children with heart disease on dental care to be poor. Many participants were not informed on the importance of oral hygiene on the prevention of infective endocarditis. Thus educating caretakers on the importance of regular tooth brushing habit, oral hygiene and regular preventive dental visit to reduce the risk of complication of the cardiac condition is recommended. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2018; 32(2):82-87]Key words: oral health, children, heart disease. (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - July 19, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Gender differences in household headship and level of awareness on anaemia among Ethiopian women: Evidences from a nationwide cross-sectional survey
Conclusion: Anaemia awareness and treatment seeking behaviour was markedly lower in female-headed households than male-headed households which can be attributed to low levels of education. Thus, to narrow the observed gap, targeted education programs for women headed household is recommended. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2018; 32(2):75-81]Key words: Gender, education, anaemia, iron supplementation, women, Ethiopia (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - July 19, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Predictors of regular physical activity among Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Wolaita Sodo University teaching hospital using the Trans-Theoretical Model
Conclusion: Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients ’ physical activity was very low. Stage matched intervention should be designed to increase processes of change, pros and self-efficacy from precontemplation to maintenance stages. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2018;32(2):97-103]Key words: Physical activity, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Transtheoretical model (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - June 19, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research