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Low fruit and vegetable intake and its associated factors in Ethiopia: A community based cross sectional NCD steps survey
Conclusion and recommendation: Fruits and/or vegetables intake was generally extremely low. As the general level of risk factors rises, more people are put at risk. Preventive interventions to address these behaviours are implemented at individual, group, and community levels and include education, access to fruits and vegetables should therefore aim at reducing risk throughout the population.  Key Words: STEPs survey, fruit, vegetables, Ethiopia (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 8, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Magnitude and determinants of physical inactivity in Ethiopia: Evidence form 2015 Ethiopia National NCD Survey
Conclusion: Considerable proportion of the study population did not meet WHO recommendations on physical activity for health. It showed that, individuals in rural areas were more engaged in physical activity while individuals who had college and above education were less likely to do physical activity. The highest percentage of individuals not meeting the WHO recommendations for physical activity were the older ones in the age group 60 –69 years. Key Words: STEPs survey, physical inactivity determinants, Ethiopia (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 8, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Prevalence and determinants of road traffic injuries in Ethiopia: Based on the 2015 STEPS survey findings
Conclusion: The fact that the most economically productive age group are affected by road traffic injuries has serious economic implications for their immediate families and for the country, in general. Based on the finding of this study, level of education, household income and khat use are determinants of road traffic injuries in Ethiopia. These findings indicate that higher education has a role in reducing the risk of road traffic injuries. Based on this study we conclude that income of the individuals is directly proportional to road traffic crashes.  Key words: Road traffic injuries, prevalence, determinants, populat...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 8, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Tobacco use and its predictors among Ethiopian adults: A further analysis of Ethiopian NCD STEPS survey-2015
Conclusion and recommendations: The overall prevalence of tobacco use was relatively higher in males. Factors associated with tobacco use were heavy episodic drinking and khat chewing. Although tobacco use is an important risk factor for different disease on its own, the additional use of these substances exposes individuals to increased risk of NCDs. The findings warrant the need to implement existing anti-tobacco laws in the country, enhance anti-tobacco awareness raising efforts, and implement interventions to help current tobacco users, focusing attention more on regions with high rates of tobacco use and males.  Key ...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 8, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Prevalence of Khat chewing and associated factors in Ethiopia: Findings from the 2015 national Non-communicable diseases STEPS survey
Conclusion: Almost 1 out of 5 respondents had ever chewed khat and among these, the vast majority, more than 80%, reported to have been current khat chewers. Being educated and in a better economic status were the protective factors for current khat chewing. Current tobacco use was associated with khat chewing increasing the risk to NCDs. Hence, policy measures aiming at prevention of khat chewing are recommended. Further studies aiming at problematic khat chewing and associated psychosocial and physical health problems is recommended. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2017;31(Special Issue):320-230]Key words: Ethiopia, Risk Factors...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 8, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Magnitude and predictors of excessive alcohol use in Ethiopia: Findings from the 2015 national non-communicable diseases STEPS survey
Conclusion: More than one in five males reported heavy episodic drinking which will predispose them to non-communicable diseases and other risks. Concurrent tobacco smoking is also a major concern. The findings will be helpful to initiate effective public health interventions to reduce heavy episodic drinking and consequently reduce the risks associated with it. It will also serve as a baseline to conduct further studies on this issue in Ethiopia.  Key words: Alcohol, Heavy Episodic Drinking, NCD, Ethiopia, WHO STEPS (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 8, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Editorial
NCD Risk Factors on the Rise in Ethiopia: A call for Action! (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 7, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Editorial: Methodological implications of longitudinal studies in public health research: examples from Jimma longitudinal family survey of youth
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Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 5, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor
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Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 4, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Bibliography on HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia and Ethiopians in the diaspora: The 2016 update
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Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 4, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Human resources for public health supply chain management in Ethiopia: Competency mapping and training needs
Conclusion: Despite various efforts made to implement initiatives that increase the supply chain efficiencyover the past years, marked inadequacies still characterize the system. For example, stocks are observed to run out of essential medicines and supplies. Lack of timelinessin delivery of itemsis also reported. Multiple factors were identified to be held responsible for the reported deficiencies of theperformances of the supply chain system. Human resources related challenges are identified as key contributing factors to the problems.Examples reported include workers ’ lack of competencies required for the work. One r...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 4, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of residents in medical research and barriers: A cross-sectional survey at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital
Conclusion: Participants ’ attitude towards research was positive, but their knowledge of research made their practice inadequate. There is a need for filling the gap between high level of positive attitude, low research knowledge and low research practice. This can perhaps be achieved through increasing their training du ring their graduate studies. Improving research equipment and the resident’s access to financial and better research mentorship are recommended to raise their knowledge and research practice. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2017;31(4):259-265]Keywords: Medical research, Knowledge, Attitude, Post graduate trai...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 4, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Health impacts of bedbug infestation: A case of five towns in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Conclusions: Bedbug infestation was found to be a major public health problem in Bahir Dar, Woreta and Kobo towns. A significant psychological, social and health impact was observed in the communities. Thus, aggressive public health promotion campaigns against bedbug are recommended to empower the communities and equip them with preventive strategies. Moreover, an effective pest management strategy also needs to be made a priority health agenda, in the particular areas of study. A larger study is recommended to assess more in-depth impacts of bedbug infestation on public health [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2017;31(4):251-258]Ke...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 4, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Prevalence and risk factors for low back pain (LBP) among Taxi Drivers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study
Conclusion: Low back pain was found to be common among taxi drivers in Addis Ababa. Occupation and behavior related factors were noted as strong predictors of LBP among the taxi drivers covered in the present study. Further study, with an alternative design, was recommended to investigate other risk factors of low back pain among taxi drivers. The association LBP may have with the whole body vibration and seat type could be among the focus areas of future research. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2017;31(4):244-250]Keywords: Back pain, Risk Factors, Drivers, Addis Ababa (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 4, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Dust exposure levels among treet sweepers in Bole Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Conclusion: The studied street sweepers were exposed to dust levels that exceeded the recommended exposure level. Additional comprehensive research in a larger exposed population is suggested to further identify the most important determinants for high exposure levels among street sweepers. Studying characteristics of the street dust is another suggested area for future research. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2017;31(4):236-243]Keywords: Street sweeping, dust, exposure level, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 4, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research