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Point of care quality improvement approach increases immediate postpartum family planning uptake: A field report from Sululta district, Oromia, Ethiopia
Conclusion: The quality improvement implementation process created the opportunity for all health centers staff to appreciate broader system issues, identify gaps, use data to monitor progress and find feasible solutions tailored to their context. Most importantly, this quality improvement intervention can be expanded to similar health facilities in Ethiopia and the best practices can also be adopted to fit into different local contexts. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021;35(SI-5):27-36]Key words: Immediate postpartum family planning, quality, Integration, Service (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 11, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Amsalu Obssa, Aynalem Hailemichael, Bekele Belayihun, Luwam Teshome, Jean Jose Nzau Mvuezolo, Yordanos Molla, Mengistu Asnake Source Type: research

Modern contraceptives use and associated factors among adolescents and youth in Ethiopia
Conclusions: Modern contraceptive use among female adolescents and youth aged 15-24 years showed a remarkable increase between 2017 and 2019. This analysis provided practical evidence that aligning a program ‟s monitoring system with national priorities can provide information to foster timely decision-making and generate scalable lessons. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021;35(SI-5):19-26]Keywords: modern contraceptive, use of contraceptives, method mix, women, reproductive age, Ethiopia (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 11, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Luwam Teshome, Bekele Belayihun, Habtamu Zerihun, Fisseha Moges, Awala Equar, Mengistu Asnake Source Type: research

Factors Associated with Long-acting Reversible Contraceptive Use in the Immediate Postpartum Period in Ethiopia
Conclusion: Immediate use of long-acting reversible counteractive after childbirth was influenced by different factors such as family planning information and counselling, staying in maternity waiting homes before delivery and getting child immunization services. Stakeholders working in family planning programs need further investigation about why women prefer long-acting reversible counteractive following a childbirth in health facilities. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021;35(SI-5):11-19]Keywords: Ethiopia, Family Planning, Postpartum Family Planning, Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 10, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Bekele Belayihun, Mengistu Asnake, Yewondwossen Tilahun, Yordanos Molla Source Type: research

Determinants of Family Planning Service Utilization and Health Facility Delivery in Six Regions of Ethiopia: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusion: The main implication of this study ’s findings is that holistic interventions at household and health facility can influence the use of facility-based family planning and delivery services. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021;35(SI-5):03-10]Key words: family planning, health facility delivery, determinants, service utilization, and Ethiopia (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 10, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Luche Tadesse Ejeta, Habtamu Zerihun Demeke, Binyam Fekadu Desta, Mengistu Asnake Kibret, Girma Kassie Gebre, Ismael Ali Beshir, Luwam Teshome Gari, Zergu Tafesse Tsegaye, Bekele Belayihun Tefera Source Type: research

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Biomedical research, no less than research in other fields, is conceived, designed and conducted almost exclusively by professionals. In view of the time-consuming mastery of knowledge and skills and costly technology that modern research demands it is difficult to see reasonable alternatives to this established approach. The role of the lay public does not extend beyond the giving of informed consent where the experiment utilizes human subjects itself the result of a relatively recent reexamination of pertinent ethical issues and of public pressure. Paradoxically this professional dominance applies even to areas such as s...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - December 21, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Editorial
Those of us who teach in one or more of the Ethiopian training programs in community health are keenly aware of the wealth of information derived from student fieldwork. Only a small proportion of this work is published and therefore accessible to community health professionals. This is unfortunate, given the quality and relevance of much of the research conducted by students while in training. In this special issue of the Ethiopian Journal of Health Development 9 original research papers have been selected which are the result of work completed within these training programs. In certain instances manuscripts were submitte...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - December 3, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Charles Larson Source Type: research

Embedding implementation research to strengthen efforts towards improving primary health care in resource limited settings
Immunization reaches more people than any other health service and it is a vital component of primary health care (PHC) (1,2). The Immunization Agenda 2030 emphasizes building strong national immunization programs integrated into primary health care services as the basis for achieving high vaccination coverage (2). In Ethiopia, immunization services are the backbone of PHC and are delivered in all public health facilities across the country (1). Even though the national EPI target is to reach a coverage of 90%(1), achieving and maintaining high immunization coverage is challenged by multifaceted demand and supply side impl...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - November 25, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Binyam Tilahun , Meseret Zelalem, Zeleke Abebaw Mekonnen, Kabir Sheikh, Asm Shahabuddin, Alyssa Sharkey, Marta Feletto Source Type: research

COVID - 19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Health Care Workers
According to the SAGE Working Group on Vaccine Hesitancy, “vaccine hesitancy refers to a delay in the acceptance of a vaccine or the refusal to be vaccinated despite the availability of vaccines”1. While the issue has been identified as an emerging concern prior to COVID - 19, its impact on vaccination roll outs during COVID - 19 have added to these co ncerns. The World Health Organization listed vaccine hesitancy as one of the ten global health threats of the century2. Three categories of issues related to complacency, confidence and convenience are often stated as reasons for vaccine hesitancy. (Source: Ethiopian Jou...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - November 25, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Adamu Addissie Source Type: research

Ortho-geriatric care models and outcomes in hip fracture patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: This thorough assessment supports an orthopaedic firm to improve post-hip repair mortality. Reassurance must be considered to determine the best orthopaedic cooperation and the opportunity for these associations to produce valuable results. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021:35(4): 423-429]Keywords: hip break, gerontology, orthopaedic operation, mellowed, impermanence, meta-scrutiny. (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - November 25, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Pang Lihua, Liu Chunying, Liu Li , Jiao Jing Source Type: research

Endoscopic versus trans-axillary thoracic sympathectomy for primary axillary and palmar hyperhidrosis and facial blushing
Conclusions: There were no patients were considered these side effects troublesome. The outcomes of the research proved that there is not much variation in results. However, there is no difference in the efficiency between the endoscopic intervention and tarns-axillary thoracic sympathectomy. The endoscopic efficiency is linked with the short hospital stay period, less pain, and fast recovery. It ’s concluded that thoracic sympathectomy is considered a better choice for treating excessive facial blushing and primary hyperhidrosis. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021; 35(4) 419-422]Keywords: Thoracic Sympathectomy; Blushing Hype...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - November 25, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Pang Xinqin, Yang Fengxia, Shi Dongsheng Source Type: research

Sleep ailments in affected individuals with enduring Kidney illness or Running Title-Exploring sleep clutters accompanied by incurable Kidney disease
Conclusion: There are evidences suggesting resting and sleep related problems are intricately related with CKD and non-CKD-related kidney problem. Getting visit to resting health care provider for further examination is justified on the earliest for such patients suffering from Kidney problems. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.2021: 35(4):411-418]Keywords: nephrosis, sleep clutters, preventive parasomnias, incurable nephrosis, insomnia. (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - November 25, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Xue jiao, Tang fangwang, Xu Lei Source Type: research

Comparison between herbs used for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux diseases (GERD)
Conclusion: The research evaluated the efficiency of Sini Zuojin Decoction in treating patients suffering from Gastrintestinal Ebb Ailments. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021; 35(4) 404-410]Keywords: GERD, Esphagitis, Sini Zuojin Decoction (SZD), Gastrointestinal ebb ailment. (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - November 25, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Guan Xizhen, Yue Xiaohui , Yin XiLing , Meng Liping Source Type: research

The effect of education on the quality of nursing care in ICU patients under mechanical ventilation
Conclusions: To improve the overall Quality of Life (QoL) and achieve the ultimate treatment goal. An excellent mental condition is one of the essential factors. To maintain a good mental state for the patients, it is imperative to encourage good communication between the patient and nurses. This study has proven the potentiality of adopting good communication skills and supported making good interactive communication between patients and their nurses, resulting in eradicating the effects of adverse mental conditions on the overall treatment and healing process. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021; 35(4): 397-403]Keywords: Nonver...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - November 25, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Chen Jing, Yang Qian, Li Yi Source Type: research

Attitude and practice on Cardiac Rehabilitation among patients suffering from myocardial infarction
Conclusion: According to the patients ' attitudes, mental components are the second biggest cause for heart disorders with social components being the first. Furthermore, people may be reluctant to take their medication due to the impression they receive from people in clinical settings. It is imperative to seek ways to manage and control the negative effects of cardiovascular disease, to ensure participation and adherence to measures that are put in place for cardiovascular recovery. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.2021; 35(4): 390-396]Keywords: Adherence, attendance, cardiovascular rehabilitation, myocardial infarction, cardiovas...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - November 25, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Guo Feng , Li Tian , Li Fei , Liu Wei Source Type: research

A Study on the efficiency of the team led by stoma specialist nurses in the treatment of enterostomy
Conclusion:This research has found that the team led by specialist stoma nurses can improve the nursing level of enterostomy and reduce the incidence of complications and hospitalization time of neonatal enterostomy. It has also been found that they can improve the quality of life of children and overall family satisfaction. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021; 35(4): 380-389]Keywords:Specialized nurses; Enterostomy of newborn; Complications; Knowledge level of family members (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - November 25, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Chunxia Zhong , Haiyan He , Baojie Lin , Shuanghuan Zheng , Meixia Song Source Type: research