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Health Workers' Knowledge, Perceptions, and Self-Efficacy Regarding the Use of Information Systems in Rural Districts of Oromia and Gambella Regions, Ethiopia
Conclusion: Few health workers could describe the dimensions of data quality and ways of ensuring data quality. Health workers have low perceptions toward managers/supervisors to seek input from relevant staff, emphasize data quality, and conduct routine data quality checks at points where data are captured, processed or aggregated. Health workers also have a very low perception of their self-efficacy to perform RHIS tasks. Similarly, only a few health workers were able to present the information and were able to interpret the figure correctly. It is recommended to provide need-based training and regular mentorship to have...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - April 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Muluemebet Abera Wordofa, Gelila Abraham, Feyissa Tolessa Garedew, Berhane Megerssa Ereso, Tilahun Fufa Debela, Yisalemush Asefa Demissie, Meskerem Seboka Ergiba, Dawit Wolde Daka, Ketema Lemma Abdi, Asaye Birhanu Senay, Solomon Kassahun Gelaw, Source Type: research

Quality of Health Data in Public Health Facilities of Oromia and Gambela Regions, Ethiopia
Conclusion: Data generated through routine health management information systems is generally low quality. Supportive supervision, mentorship, and review meetings are not accomplished as indicated in the strategy. Many health facilities lack important recording and reporting tools. Training on health management information system-related topics is inadequate. The findings highlight the need to design tailored and context-specific interventions to improve data quality. (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - April 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Muluemebet Abera Wordofa, Feyissa Tolessa Garedew, Gurmessa Tura Debelew, Berhane Megerssa Ereso, Dawit Wolde Daka, Gelila Abraham, Tilahun Fufa Debela, Yisalemush Asefa Demissie, Ketema Lemma Abdi, Meskerem Seboka Ergiba, Asaye Birhanu Senay, Source Type: research

The influence of Performance Monitoring Team on the Use of Health Information by Health Facilities at Shabedino and Hawella Districts of Sidama, Ethiopia
Conclusion: According to this survey, the overall data utilization status was low, and the performance monitoring team function has a slight effect on the utilization of health-related data. Therefore, strong collaborative work/engagement between partners, the ministry of health, the regional health bureau, Woreda health offices and Health facilities needs to be prioritizedto maximize data utilization status through PMT. (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - April 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Alemu Tamiso, Betelhem Eshetu, Desalegn Tsegaw, Bezahegn Zerihun, Abera H/Mariam, Ayile Lemma, Naod Wondirad, Mesoud Mohammed, Wubishet Denboba, Hiwot Belay, Afrah Mohammedsanni Omer, Abebaw Gebeyehu, Keneni Ggutema Negeri Source Type: research

Facilitators and Barriers Affecting the Implementation of Capacity Building and Mentorship Program (CBMP) in Improving Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
Conclusion: Human, technical, organizational, and contextual attributes played massive roles in facilitating the implementation. However, strengthening the capacity of health workers, supporting health workers for good use of NCOD, installing intra-facility level data sharing mechanisms, and continuous re-assessment of the context in implementing the CBMP is required. (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - April 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Moges Asressie Chanyalew, Mezgebu Yitayal, Asmamaw Atnafu, Shegaw Anagaw Mengiste, Monika Knudsen Gullslett, Binyam Tilahun Source Type: research

Barriers and Enhancers of Data Quality in Health Sector of Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia
Conclusions: Behavioral and technique-related factors were the most dominant barriers to ensuring data quality in the study setting. Thus, tailored training on data recording and documentation should be given to the workers; and PMT should give support and feedback to the workforce, continuously. It is also relevant to design an intervention strategy to intervene in the contextual problems regularly and take immediate corrective action. (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - April 4, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Tesfaye Gobena, Daniel Berhanie, Hirbo Shore, Abera Kenay, Yakob Wondirad, Mohammed Ayanle Source Type: research

The effect of routine health exercises on the prevention of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis following pneumonectomy
Conclusion: Routine health exercises can effectively improve the blood flow velocity of the lower extremity vein, by reducing the incidence of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis following pneumonectomy, and by improving the quality of life of patients, which is worthy of clinical promotion. (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - September 16, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Xiao Xia Yan, Bei Chen, Yan Jun Mao Source Type: research

Application of risk management for nursing patients with hematologic malignancies
Conclusion: It has been concluded that malignant cancer patients have received more care as compared to other patients at the hospital. (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - September 16, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Haixia Bao, Feng Wei, Yongqin Ge, Xiaming Zhu, Erli Zhang Source Type: research

Mothers ’ Knowledge and Attitude towards Childhood Immunization in Aseer Region, Southwestern Saudi Arabia
Conclusions: The study revealed that more than half of the mothers were knowledgeable regarding vaccination and child immunization. We concluded that the widespread preventive vaccination system is understood to be a foundation of decent public health. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021;35(4):289-296]Key words: attitude; knowledge, childhood immunization; mothers; Asser (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - September 8, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Ayed A. Shati , Saleh M. Alqahtani , Ali Alsuheel Asser, Ahmad A. Alhanshani , Youssef A. Alqahtani , Ahmed O. Alshahrani , Mohammed A. AlFlan , Abdullah A. Al Aliyah , Mohammed S. Alamri Source Type: research

The Role of the Private Health Sector in Public Health Emergencies: opportunities and challenges
The private health sector is meant to play a complementary role to the public health sector, which provides a significant portion of health care provision in most countries including Ethiopia. The private health sector includes both profit and non-profit entities and their roles extend to all the essential elements of the health care system namely, preventive, curative, human resource, pharmaceuticals, and other areas1. It is not unusual for the private health sector to work hand in hand with the public health sector in various areas, as the private sector is a key constituent in the provision of essential services such as...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 16, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Adamu Addissie Source Type: research

From Illusive to all-Inclusive: How Pathfinder International amplified learning by doing scientific writing training
Knowledge and practices of scientific writing are no longer limited to academic environments (1). Developments in the use of evidence-based program implementation involve rigorous evidence generation, with clear and effective communication of whether an intervention or practice is proven to have achieved high impact (2). Operational and implementation research has increasingly promoted research findings to better healthcare delivery and management while considering contextual factors (3,4). Most program implementors have limited scientific writing exposure. As a result, they miss opportunities to share experiences obtained...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 11, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Bekele Belayihun, Mengistu Asnake, Gizachew Tessema, Yordanos Molla Source Type: research

Youth-Friendly Health Services in Ethiopia: What Has Been Achieved in 15 Years and What Remains to be Done
AbstractSince 2005, Pathfinder International has partnered with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health to implement integrated youth-friendly services (YFS), an evidence-based approach that reduces barriers to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for young people. Program experience shares the 15-years journey, including milestones, achievements, scale-up efforts, learnings, and remaining YFS-provision gaps that must be filled to improve adolescent health in Ethiopia.The first phase of YFS initiation was an interactive process that involved consensus-building among public-sector stakeholders, the establishment of select...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 11, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Worknesh Kereta, Bekele Belayihun, Kidest Lulu Hagos, Yordanos B. Molla, Marta Pirzadeh, Mengistu Asnake Source Type: research

Trends in Modern Contraceptive Use in Ethiopia: Empirical Evidence from a decade-long Family Planning Program Implementation
Conclusion: Findings indicated that the observed changes were correlated with integration of family planning into primary health care services, improved service availability and access, and expanded method choice in the intervention areas. This analysis provided empirical evidence that aligning a program ‘s monitoring system with national priorities can provide information to foster timely subnational decision making, document contributions of organizations to national programs, and generate scalable lessons. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021;35(SI-5):63-69]Keywords: Contraceptives, Modern Contraceptive Prevalence Rate, Metho...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 11, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Bekele Belayihun, Mengistu Asnake, Girma K. Gebre, Almaze Yirga, Elizabeth Futrell, Yordanos B. Molla Source Type: research

Referral Service Barriers in Ethiopia: experiences and perceptions of actors.
Conclusion: This study explored and described several referral service barriers in four regional states of Ethiopia. The referral service barriers were influenced by both individuals and health systems related factors. The investigators recommend implementing performance and quality improvement interventions to strengthen the referral systems. In addition, to address the barriers of referral system, improving the communication skills of health care providers was recommended. Furthermore, providing governing documents including referral protocol, referral service directory, and guidelines can solve some of the referral serv...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 11, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Aynalem Hailemichael, Bekele Belayihun, Mengistu Asnake, Kidest Lulu, Binyam Fekadu Desta, Lidya Genene, Amsalu Obssa, Birhanu Bekele, Fantaw Bihonegn, Wondwossen Tebeje, Mesele Damte Source Type: research

Time to fertility return after discontinuation of Intra-uterine contraceptive device: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: Intra-uterine contraceptive users experienced a slight delay in fertility return compared with those who did not use contraception but not sustained in the long term. This study recommends a family planning counseling approach that includes time for fertility return after discontinuation to avoid confusion of contraceptive users. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021;35(SI-5):45-54]Keywords: time to fertility return, pregnancy rate, IUCD, contraceptive, meta-analysis (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 11, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Eskeziaw Abebe, Bekele Belayihun, Akine Eshete, Lebeza Alemu, Desalew Salew, Mengistu Asnake Source Type: research

Role and contribution of peer educators in youth-friendly health services in Ethiopia: evidence from programmatic experience with a peer education intervention
Conclusions: The findings show that peer educators play an important role in their communities by providing and dispensing different sexual and reproductive health information. More efforts need to be put towards reaching out-of-school youth so that they too can benefit from the program. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021;35(SI-5):37-44]Key words: peer educator; peer education; youth-friendly health service; adolescent and youth health service; Ethiopia (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 11, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Worknesh Kereta, Bekele Belayihun, Kidest Lulu Hagos, Mengistu Asnake Source Type: research