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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yonas Alemu, Teshome Degefa, Mitiku Bajiro, Getachew Teshome
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminths (STH) infection among individuals in model and non-model households in Jimma zone. The study found that the prevalence and intensity of STH infection were higher in non-model households than in model households. Factors such as household training status, age of participants, and latrine use pattern were found to be significant predictors of STH infection prevalence.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shemsu Kedir, Kalkidan Hassen, Yabsra Melaku, Musa Jemal
Summary: Adolescent overweight and obesity are negatively affecting mental health, and are associated with socioeconomic status, dietary habits, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and nutritional knowledge.
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Pediatrics
Mary Ayele, Demewoz Haile, Silvia Alonso, Heven Sime, Adugna Abera, Kifle Habte Balcha, Kedir Teji Roba, Geremew Tasew Guma, Bilal Shikur Endris
Summary: This study assessed aflatoxin exposure among young children in Butajira district, South-Central Ethiopia. The results showed that 62.4% of the children had detectable levels of urinary aflatoxin M1, with concentrations ranging from 0.15 to 0.4 ng/ml. Children living in lowland agro-ecological zone and lower socio-economic status had higher odds of being exposed to aflatoxin.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Senait Tadesse, Ariaya Hymete, Marya Lieberman, Seifu Hagos Gebreyesus, Ayenew Ashenef
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the iodine status of pregnant women and their knowledge and practices regarding iodized salt. The results showed that around half of the participants were likely to be iodine deficient. Having a formal job was significantly associated with iodine sufficiency. More than 90% of the salt collected from households had adequate iodine content.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Belete Fenta Kebede, Yalemtsehay Dagnaw Genie, Tsegaw Biyazin Tesfa, Aynalem Yetwale Hiwot, Asiya Muhhamedamin Abagelan, Mulualem Silesh Zerihun
Summary: This study aimed to assess the level of adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures among high school students in Jimma Town public High Schools in southwest Ethiopia. The results showed that approximately 14.7% of students had a good level of adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures. Factors such as female gender, access to water and soap, and attitudes were found to be significantly associated with adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Takele Gezahegn Demie, Getachew Tilahun Gessese
Summary: This study investigated the food insecurity and hunger status among households in Debre Berhan town, Ethiopia. The results showed that 32.4% of households experienced food insecurity, with 10.3%, 18.8%, and 3.2% classified as mild, moderate, and severe food insecurity, respectively. Additionally, 3.2% of households experienced hunger. The main factors associated with household food insecurity were the husband or male cohabitant's occupation and the literacy of the wife or female cohabitant.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
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Immunology
Gabriela Matamoros, Ana Sanchez, Jose Antonio Gabrie, Marisa Juarez, Laura Ceballos, Andres Escalada, Carol Rodriguez, Helena Marti-Soler, Maria Mercedes Rueda, Maritza Canales, Carlos Lanusse, Pamela Cajal, Luis Alvarez, Ruben O. Cimino, Alejandro Krolewiecki
Summary: This study demonstrates that the combined use of ALB and high-dose IVM is highly effective and well tolerated for the treatment of Trichuris trichiura infections. Comparisons show that the efficacy of the IVM groups is significantly better than the ALB-only groups.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
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Infectious Diseases
Daniel Dana, Sara Roose, Johnny Vlaminck, Mio Ayana, Zeleke Mekonnen, Peter Geldhof, Bruno Levecke
Summary: The study found that more children in Ethiopian school children are exposed to worm infections, and different types of antibody assays can better evaluate this exposure.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Mengistu Wondimu, Ayichew Siyoum, Indeshaw Ketema, Abel Tibebu Goshu, Sisay Habte, Ame Mehadi, Behailu Hawulte Ayele
Summary: The prevalence of undernutrition among adult prisoners in Fiche town, Ethiopia is high, with one in five prisoners experiencing undernutrition. Predictors of undernutrition include sex, financial support, duration of imprisonment, income-generating work in the prison, dietary diversity, and depression.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abebe Fenta, Bewket Mesganaw, Feven Belachew, Getachew Teshale, Gashaw Abebaw, Elias Tesfa, Getaye Alemayehu
Summary: The study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of soil transmitted helminths (STHs) among Endemata primary school in North West Ethiopia. The overall prevalence of STHs was found to be low, and student grade level, latrine availability, shoes wear, and nail status were significantly associated with STHs infection.
ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ernesto Candela, Carolina Goizueta, Leonardo Sandon, Carla Munoz-Antoli, Maria Victoria Periago
Summary: This study aimed to explore the socioeconomic and environmental factors related to soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection in indigenous villages in Argentina. The study found that specific environmental factors, such as vegetation pattern and impervious surface density, played a major role in the transmission and distribution of STH. Furthermore, socioeconomic factors, such as walking barefoot and overcrowding, were significantly correlated with infection intensity.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Semu Debebe Fikadu, Abinet Arega Sadore, Gizachew Beykaso Agafari, Feleke Doyore Agide
Summary: This study aims to determine the intention to comply with solid waste management practice among households in Butajira Town using the Theory of Planned Behavior. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 422 households in Butajira, and the constructs and principles of the theory of planned behavior were measured and analyzed.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Semu Debebe Fikadu, Abinet Arega Sadore, Gizachew Beykaso Agafari, Feleke Doyore Agideid
Summary: Using the Theory of Planned Behavior, the study found that households' intention to practice solid waste management explained 86% of the variance explained by all predictors, with perceived behavioral control having the greatest impact. The results highlight the significant influence of intention on the behavior of solid waste management practices, suggesting the need to enhance service utilization and outdoor solid waste dropping behavior through door-to-door collection services. Further longitudinal research through intervention mapping is recommended.
Article
Pediatrics
Daniel Getacher Feleke, Abdurahaman Ali, Habtye Bisetegn, Habtu Debash, Workineh Birara, Alehegn Andualem
Summary: This study aimed to determine the burden of soil-transmitted helminths and Schistosoma mansoni among primary school children in Ambesame, North-West Ethiopia. The results showed a relatively high prevalence of intestinal helminths among the school children, with significant associations found with the father's educational status, absence of latrine, and untrimmed fingernails.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Clare E. F. Dyer, Dinh Ng-Nguyen, Naomi E. Clarke, Sze Fui Hii, Hieu Quoc Nguyen, Van-Anh Thi Nguyen, Thai Van Nguyen, Trong Van Nguyen, Tam Thi Ngo, H. M. P. Dilrukshi Herath, Handan Wand, Luc E. Coffeng, Justine C. Marshall, Darren J. Gray, Roy M. Anderson, Archie C. A. Clements, John M. Kaldor, Rebecca J. Trau, Susana Vaz Nery
Summary: This study aimed to compare the impact of community-wide mass drug administration (MDA) and school-based targeted preventive chemotherapy (PC) on soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection in school-aged children. The results showed that MDA was more effective in reducing the infection intensity of N. americanus in children compared to PC. However, due to lower baseline prevalence, the study was underpowered to detect a statistical difference in the reduction of infection prevalence between the two intervention arms.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Oystein H. Johansen, Alemseged Abdissa, Mike Zangenberg, Zeleke Mekonnen, Beza Eshetu, Ola Bjorang, Yonas Alemu, Bizuwarek Sharew, Nina Langeland, Lucy J. Robertson, Kurt Hanevik
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and operational feasibility of LED-AP and lateral-flow test strip for cryptosporidiosis in children. The results showed that both LED-AP and lateral-flow test strip had high sensitivity and specificity for cryptosporidiosis, indicating their potential as diagnostic tools in low-resource settings.
LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
K. Adorjan, T. G. Schulze, M. Budde, U. Heilbronner, F. Tessema, Z. Mekonnen, P. Falkai
Summary: Schizophrenic psychoses are complex genetic disorders influenced by multiple factors, and recent research has focused on finding robust genetic markers through genome-wide association studies with large sample sizes. Intensive phenotyping has led to the establishment of new clinical classifications, allowing the identification of biologically validated disease subgroups with prognostic value. Future advancements in genomic high-throughput technologies are expected to provide further insights into the genetic basis of schizophrenia.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Soressa Abebe, Girmai Gebru, Demisew Amenu, Zeleke Mekonnen, Lemessa Dube
Summary: This study aimed to identify the associated risk factors with congenital anomalies among newborns in southwestern Ethiopia. Results showed that risk factors such as passive smoking, exposure to pesticides, chemicals, and drinking surface water during early pregnancy were significantly associated with congenital anomalies.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Werissaw Haileselassie, Daniel M. Parker, Behailu Taye, Randy E. David, Endalew Zemene, Ming-Chieh Lee, Daibin Zhong, Guofa Zhou, Tesfahun Alemu, Getnet Tadele, James W. Kazura, Cristian Koepfli, Wakgari Deressa, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Guiyun Yan
Summary: This study examines the impact of land use change on the occurrence and prevention of malaria. It shows that malaria remains a major public health issue in the area and highlights the importance of scaling up effective interventions and continuous monitoring of vector control tools.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gebremedhin Gebrezgabiher, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Mio Ayana, Asrat Hailu, Zeleke Mekonnen
Summary: The study conducted in Ethiopia showed that long-term Community-directed treatment with ivermectin has significantly reduced the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infections, specifically A. lumbricoides and hookworm, while having no impact on T. trichiura infections.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Daniel Dana, Sara Roose, Johnny Vlaminck, Mio Ayana, Zeleke Mekonnen, Peter Geldhof, Bruno Levecke
Summary: The study found that more children in Ethiopian school children are exposed to worm infections, and different types of antibody assays can better evaluate this exposure.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tamirat T. Temesgen, Vetle M. Stigum, Lucy J. Robertson
Summary: The present study aimed to fill the knowledge gap on parasite contamination of berries sold in Norway. The study found that strawberries and raspberries were most often contaminated with Cryptosporidium spp., while blueberries were mostly contaminated with C. cayetanensis. The detection of parasite contaminants on fresh berries highlights the need for a system to ensure the parasitological safety of fresh berries.
Editorial Material
Health Care Sciences & Services
Esayas Kebede Gudina, Zeleke Mekonnen, Daniel Yilma
Summary: Despite the progress made in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still challenges in terms of vaccine supply and vaccine hesitancy. By the end of 2021, only half of WHO Member States have reached the target of immunizing 40% of their populations, while less than 10% of the population in low-income countries have received at least one dose of the vaccine. The evolution of highly mutated variants of the virus is causing more uncertainties in controlling the pandemic.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE POLICY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Claudia A. Vera-Arias, Aurel Holzschuh, Colins O. Oduma, Kingsley Badu, Mutala Abdul-Hakim, Joshua Yukich, Manuel W. Hetzel, Bakar S. Fakih, Abdullah Ali, Marcelo U. Ferreira, Simone Ladeia-Andrade, Fabian E. Saenz, Yaw Afrane, Endalew Zemene, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, James W. Kazura, Guiyun Yan, Cristian Koepfli
Summary: A novel assay for molecular surveillance of hrp2/hrp3 deletions was developed based on droplet digital PCR (ddPCR). The assay was able to accurately quantify hrp2, hrp3, and a control gene. A comparison with the conventional nested PCR (nPCR) assay showed that ddPCR had a higher accuracy in detecting hrp2 deletions. Screening of 830 samples from different locations revealed pronounced differences in the prevalence of hrp2 and hrp3 deletions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pedro Araujo, Tamirat Tefera, Joar Breivik, Bashir Abdulkader, Ikram Belghit, Erik -Jan Lock
Summary: Insects are a natural source of feed for fish, and the quantification of chitin is important for understanding its effect on fish health. This study evaluated a rapid quantitative method for chitin and successfully applied it to fish feed samples supplemented with chitin from black soldier fly larvae.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Meshesha Balkew, Endalew Zemene, Sheleme Chibsa, Peter Mumba, Cecilia Flatley, Aklilu Seyoum, Melissa Yoshimizu, Sarah Zohdy, Dereje Dengela, Seth Irish
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of combining indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) on mosquito behavior and mortality using experimental huts. Results showed that the personal protection rates and killing effects varied between nets with different treatments, and the mosquito mortality rates in huts with IRS alone were similar to those in huts with the combination of IRS + ITNs. The findings suggest the potential of PBO nets to increase mosquito mortality compared to pyrethroid-only nets.
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Parasitology
Marina Papaiakovou, Natalia Fraija-Fernandez, Katherine James, Andrew G. Briscoe, Andie Hall, Timothy P. Jenkins, Julia Dunn, Bruno Levecke, Zeleke Mekonnen, Piet Cools, Stephen R. Doyle, Cinzia Cantacessi, D. T. J. Littlewood
Summary: Currently, the identification of gastrointestinal helminth infections relies on traditional microscopy-based techniques, but molecular approaches using DNA detection and quantification offer increased sensitivity and specificity. In this study, low-depth whole genome sequencing (genome skimming) was used to detect and characterize helminth diversity in faecal samples. Three methods were evaluated to characterize metagenomic sequencing data, and the success of genome skimming was dependent on the availability of reference sequences and methods to detect parasite DNA in mixed samples.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY
(2023)
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Infectious Diseases
Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Eba Alemayehu Simma, Endalew Zemene, Kassahun Zeleke, Teshome Degefa
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the persistence of SumiShield((TM)) 50WG by spraying on different wall surfaces and determine its decay rates over time in Ethiopia. The results showed that SumiShield((TM)) 50WG had a residual efficacy of up to nine months on all treated wall surface types, making it a potential candidate insecticide formulation for indoor residual spraying in malaria endemic countries with long transmission seasons.
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Muhammad Asaduzzaman, Zeleke Mekonnen, Ernst Kristian Rodland, Sundeep Sahay, Andrea Sylvia Winkler, Christoph Gradmann
Summary: Our study explored the perspectives of stakeholders in Jimma, Ethiopia on the use of DHIS2 as a One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) surveillance platform. The findings suggest that DHIS2 has the potential to be a user-friendly and acceptable platform for OH-AMR surveillance. Despite some challenges, most participants perceived DHIS2 as suitable for OH-AMR surveillance and expressed their willingness to contribute in their current professional roles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abebaw Tiruneh, Endalew Zemene, Biru Abdissa Mizana, Hundaol Girma, Eden Dereje, Bizuwork Sharew, Mio Ayana, Zeleke Mekonnen
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni and morbidities among schoolchildren in schistosomiasis hotspot areas of Jimma Town, Ethiopia. The results showed that the prevalence of S. mansoni infection among schoolchildren was 20.2%, and the prevalence of stunted growth was 29.7%. Sex, swimming habits, and schools attended were associated with S. mansoni infections. The study highlights the importance of integrating health promotion measures to achieve control and elimination of schistosomiasis, as well as addressing the growth and development of schoolchildren.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSIGHTS
(2023)
