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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zelalem Tenaw, Rekiku Fikre, Hirut Gemeda, Ayalew Astatkie
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the magnitude of maternity waiting home utilization and identify its associated factors in Sidama Zone, Southern Ethiopia. The findings suggest that factors such as religious beliefs, spouse's education, maternal age, occupation, and household income level are associated with maternity waiting home utilization.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tilahun Mengistie, Teshale Mulatu, Afework Alemayehu, Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta, Merga Dheresa
Summary: This study assessed the status of respectful maternity care and its associated factors in public hospitals in Hadiya Zone, South Ethiopia. The findings showed that approximately 67.8% of mothers received respectful care. Being married, Cesarean section delivery, and absence of complications during childbirth were significantly associated with respectful maternity care.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tigabu Addisu Lendado, Tessema Tekle, Desalegn Dawit, Wakgari Binu Daga, Chala Wegi Diro, Mihiretu Alemayehu Arba, Tadese Tekle
Summary: The study identified sexual-related factors as major determinants of syphilis infection among pregnant women, emphasizing the need to promote safe sexual behavior, raise awareness about STI risks, and provide comprehensive antenatal care services for early diagnosis and treatment of syphilis.
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Nursing
Getachew Nigussie Bolado, Tadele Lankrew Ayalew, Mulualem Gete Feleke, Kirubel Eshetu Haile, Temesgen Geta
Summary: This study aims to assess the documentation practice and its associated factors among nurses working in public hospitals in Southern Ethiopia. The study found that the good practice of documentation among nurses was low. Age, educational status, hospital level, work experience, and in-service training were found to have significant associations with documentation practice. Interventions such as providing training and support for young nurses, nurses with lower educational status, and nurses working in primary hospitals, should be implemented to improve documentation standards and enhance nurses' knowledge and attitudes.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aklilu Habte, Merertu Wondimu
Summary: The study aimed to identify determinants of maternal near miss in women admitted to tertiary hospitals in southern Ethiopia in 2020. Results showed that severe postpartum hemorrhage and sepsis were the most common reasons for admission of cases. Lack of ANC, prior history of Cesarean section, delaying to access final place of care, poor practice of Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR), and history of preexisting medical disorders were significantly identified as determinants of maternal near miss. Recommendations include improving access to roads and transportations, special attention for women with prior history of Caesarean section, chronic medical conditions, and no ANC, and emphasis on birth preparedness and complication readiness activities.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lielt Gebreselassie Gebrekirstos, Tsiyon Birhanu Wube, Meron Hadis Gebremedhin, Eyasu Alem Lake
Summary: This study in Southern Ethiopia found that the utilization of adequate antenatal care services is low, at only 23.13%. Significant determinants of overall adequate antenatal care service utilization included higher education, having a friend who used maternal care, husband support, high wealth index, follow-up in private health facilities, history of risky pregnancy, and planned pregnancy. Interventions to improve husband's support, social networks, women's education, and counseling on family planning are recommended based on the study findings.
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Pediatrics
Kebebew Lemma, Direslgne Misker, Mekidim Kassa, Hanan Abdulkadir, Kusse Otayto
Summary: This study aimed to identify determinants of birth asphyxia among newborn live births in public hospitals in Southern Ethiopia. Results revealed that anemia during pregnancy, breech presentation, meconium-stained amniotic fluid, cord prolapse, intrapartum fetal distress, and instrumental delivery were significantly associated with birth asphyxia.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Fetlework Tadele, Nigusu Getachew, Kelemu Fentie, Demuma Amdisa
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of late initiation of antenatal care among pregnant women in Jimma Zone public hospitals. The results showed that education level, unplanned pregnancy, distance from the residence to the health facility, and inadequate knowledge about ANC services were all associated with late initiation of ANC. Therefore, continuous health education by healthcare workers is needed to improve awareness of early initiation of antenatal care for pregnant women.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Legese Utino, Bezawit Birhanu, Nigusu Getachew, Berhane Megerssa Ereso
Summary: This study aimed to assess the perceived quality of medical services at outpatient departments of public hospitals in the Dawro zone, Southern Ethiopia. The majority of participants rated the perceived quality as poor. Waiting time, availability of prescribed drugs, information on diagnoses (illness), and privacy were found to be predictors of perceived good quality of care. The study suggests that regional health bureaus and hospitals should take actions to improve outpatient service quality.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Bereket Beyene Shashamo, Gesila Endashaw Yesera, Meseret Girma Abate, Wubshet Estifanos Madebo, Lankamo Ena Digesa, Tamiru Chonka Choramo
Summary: This study aimed to assess patient safety culture and associated factors among nurses working at public hospitals in Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. The study found that only half of the participants indicated good patient safety culture. Implementing actions to support patient safety culture and creating a blame-free environment for event reporting practices are recommended.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Seid Wodajo, Alemnesh Mosisa, Dawit Misganaw, Ambaye Minayehu, Berhane Teklay, Yegoraw Gashaw, Yimenu Gardie, Yilkal Dagnaw, Adugna Olani
Summary: This study aimed to assess the magnitude of evidence-based intrapartum care practice among obstetric care providers in hospitals of Wollega zones, West Ethiopia. The overall magnitude of evidence-based intrapartum care practice was found to be low, indicating the need for additional attention and monitoring to implement current guidelines.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Muktar Abadiga, Getu Mosisa, Reta Tsegaye, Adugna Oluma, Eba Abdisa, Tilahun Bekele
Summary: Adverse birth outcomes are a common health problem involving pregnancy and newborn infants. This study aimed to assess the determinants of adverse birth outcomes among women in public hospitals of western Ethiopia. The study found significant associations between low antenatal care visits, anemia, premature rupture of membranes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, lack of dietary supplementation, and physical abuse with the development of adverse birth outcomes.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yilkal Negesse, Gossa Fetene Abebe
Summary: This study aimed to assess factors associated with preterm birth at public hospitals in Sidama regional state in Ethiopia. The study found that being a rural resident, not utilizing antenatal care services, having hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, having a birth space less than 2 years, having premature rupture of membranes, and experiencing physical intimate violence were risk factors for preterm birth. On the other hand, women with primary, secondary, and higher education levels were found to have a lower risk of preterm birth.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gedife Ashebir, Haymanot Nigussie, Mustefa Glagn, Kassaw Beyene, Asmare Getie
Summary: This study identified the determinants of hyperemesis gravidarum, including urban residence, having a polygamous husband, history of asthma/other respiratory tract infections, intake of saturated fat, no intake of ginger, and inadequate intake of vitamin B-rich foods.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Atalay Goshu Muluneh, Melaku Hunie Asratie, Tesfamichael Gebremariam, Aynalem Adu, Mihretu Molla Enyew, Endeshaw Admasu Cherkos, Senetsehuf Melkamu, Martha Berta, Worku Mamo, Dawit Kassahun, Nuhamin Tesfa Tsega, Azmeraw Ambachew Kebede, Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Getahun Molla Kassa, Muhabaw Shumye Mihret
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of lifetime adverse pregnancy outcomes among antenatal care (ANC) booked women in Northwest Ethiopia. The results showed that more than one in 10 reproductive age women had adverse pregnancy outcome throughout their life. Factors such as road access to health facilities and husband-supported pregnancy were found to be significant in contributing to adverse pregnancy outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ayalew Astatkie
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bedilu Badego, Amanuel Yoseph, Ayalew Astatkie
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Melese Siyoum, Ayalew Astatkie, Zelalem Tenaw, Abebaw Abeje, Teshome Melese
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Selamawit Mengesha Bilal, Henok Tadele, Teshome Abuka Abebo, Birkneh Tilahun Tadesse, Mekonnen Muleta, Fitsum W. Gebriel, Akalewold Alemayehu, Yusuf Haji, Dejene Hailu Kassa, Ayalew Astatkie, Anteneh Asefa, Million Teshome, Aknaw Kawza, Shemels Wangoro, Thomas Brune, Nalini Singhal, Bogale Worku, Khalid Aziz
Summary: This study identified barriers to KMC practice, including gaps in knowledge, attitude, and practices among parents of preterm and LBW babies; socioeconomic, cultural, and structural factors; community beliefs and values regarding preterm and LBW babies; health professionals' acceptance of KMC and motivation to implement practices; and shortage of supplies in health facilities. The study suggests a comprehensive approach with systematic interventions and support at maternal, family, community, facility, and health care provider levels, and proposes an implementation model that addresses the community to facility continuum.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zelalem Tenaw, Rekiku Fikre, Hirut Gemeda, Ayalew Astatkie
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the magnitude of maternity waiting home utilization and identify its associated factors in Sidama Zone, Southern Ethiopia. The findings suggest that factors such as religious beliefs, spouse's education, maternal age, occupation, and household income level are associated with maternity waiting home utilization.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sewhareg Belay, Ayalew Astatkie, Sven Gudmund Hinderaker
Summary: The study assessed the knowledge and attitude of health workers towards intimate partner violence survivors, finding that most participants were female, had limited training on IPV, and over half lacked confidence in providing care for IPV survivors. The results suggest that increasing knowledge can improve attitudes towards IPV survivors.
JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ayalew Astatkie, Girma Mamo, Tilahun Bekele, Abdulaziz Adish, Sara Wuehler, Jennifer Busch-Hallen, Samson Gebremedhin
Summary: The coverage of chlorhexidine cord care is low in Ethiopia, with significant regional variations. Having skilled birth attendants and maternal knowledge of the benefit of chlorhexidine cord care are important determinants of its practice for newborns.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sewhareg Belay, Ayalew Astatkie, Sven Gudmund Hinderaker
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of maternal exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy on birth weight in a community in southern Ethiopia. The study found that maternal exposure to IPV during pregnancy was associated with lower birth weights in newborns.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ababe Tamirat Deressa, Melese Siyoum Desta
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and determinants of neonatal near miss in Ethiopia. The overall pooled prevalence of neonatal near miss was 35.51%, and factors such as primiparity, referral linkage, premature rupture of membrane, obstructed labor, and maternal medical complications during pregnancy were found to be significant determinants.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Melese Siyoum, Wondwosen Teklesilasie, Yitateku Alelgn, Ayalew Astatkie
Summary: This article reviews the limited evidence on the healthcare-seeking behavior among women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and finds variation in the level of healthcare-seeking behavior across different countries and regions. The study suggests conducting a large-scale and robust study to better understand the healthcare-seeking behavior among women with POP.
Article
Microbiology
Tafese Tadele, Ayalew Astatkie, Solomon Mequanente Abay, Birkneh Tilahun Tadesse, Eyasu Makonnen, Eleni Aklillu
Summary: The prevalence and factors associated with Schistosoma mansoni infection among pre-school-age children in Southern Ethiopia were assessed. The overall prevalence of S. mansoni infection was 14.3%, with significantly higher rates among 6-year-old and 7-year-old children. Accompanying others to water sources and residing near infested water sources increased the odds of S. mansoni infection. The study highlights the urgent need to include pre-SAC aged 4 to 7 years in preventive chemotherapy campaigns.
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Environmental Sciences
Nana Chea, Yadessa Tegene, Ayalew Astatkie, Mark Spigt
Summary: Undernutrition is a prevalent problem among rural Ethiopian pregnant women, especially those who avoid food, do not receive counseling, and have had multiple pregnancies and a history of miscarriage. All healthcare providers in Ethiopia, particularly those working in antenatal care and child services, should be aware of the risks associated with maternal undernutrition. Nutritional education and counseling at antenatal clinics should be strengthened, and reinforcement mechanisms should be implemented.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH POPULATION AND NUTRITION
(2023)
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Infectious Diseases
Bereket Tesfaye, Dejene Ermias, Sisay Moges, Ayalew Astatkie
Summary: A retrospective cohort study in public hospitals in Addis Ababa aimed to evaluate the impact of the test and treat strategy on mortality among HIV-positive clients on ART. Results showed that the implementation of the test and treat strategy significantly reduced mortality among HIV patients on treatment.
HIV AIDS-RESEARCH AND PALLIATIVE CARE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mulusew Alemayehu, Tsegaye Alemu, Ayalew Astatkie
ADVANCES IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samson Gebremedhin, Ayalew Astatkie, Hajira M. Amin, Abebe Teshome, Abebe Gebremariam