Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tadele Biresaw Belachew, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Desalegn Anmut Bitew, Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw
Summary: Women's decision-making autonomy on contraceptive use in high fertility regions of Ethiopia was found to be low. Age, education, age at first marriage, residence, religion, and community media exposure were significant factors. Therefore, the government should promote women's autonomy on contraceptive use through mass media, education, with particular attention for youth women and those living in rural areas.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tariku Dingeta, Lemessa Oljira, Alemayehu Worku, Yemane Berhane
Summary: The study found that social approval and friends' contraceptive practice have a significant positive impact on contraceptive utilization among young married women, while increased belief in contraceptive myths is negatively associated with contraceptive use. Other significant factors include recent exposure to family planning information, being an ever-mother, and having a secondary education level or above.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tadele Biresaw Belachew, Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Ayele Biresaw Belachew, Mulatu Wubu Bayafers, Wubshet Debebe Negash
Summary: The study revealed that married women's decision-making autonomy on modern contraceptive utilization is generally low in high fertility Sub-Saharan African countries. Governments and healthcare professionals should promote women's autonomy in contraceptive use through mass media, with particular attention to women living in the poorest communities and rural settings.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yanjiao Song, Ruojing Wang
Summary: Overworking is a risk factor for the work-related burden of disease among migrant women in China, with nearly a quarter of them being overworked. This study finds that giving birth to a boy may exacerbate their overtime work, and having more boys in the family increases the probability of women's overwork. Son preferences and economic burdens associated with purchasing a wedding house contribute to women's overwork. The influence of son preference on women's overtime work exists throughout their labor life cycle.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sewunet Sako Shagaro, Teshale Fikadu Gebabo, Be'emnet Tekabe Mulugeta
Summary: The study found that the overall modern contraceptive utilization among married women in Ethiopia was 38.7%, with injectables being the most widely utilized method. Factors such as maternal age, educational level, and region were identified as predictors of modern contraceptive utilization. The study suggests the need to improve access to reproductive health services and empower women to optimize contraceptive utilization.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Desalegn Anmut Bitew, Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Tadele Biresaw Belachew, Wubshet Debebe Negash
Summary: Women's strong decision-making abilities are crucial for reducing maternal mortality rates. This study aims to investigate potential factors that may influence women's participation in household decision-making, especially in underdeveloped nations like Ethiopia.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yibeltal Mesfin Yesgat, Tekilemariam Gultie Ketema, Samuel Abebe Dessalegn, Abraham Wallelign Bayabil, Muche Argaw Enyew, Eyaya Habte Dagnaw
Summary: This study aimed to assess modern contraceptive use during an extended postpartum period in southern Ethiopia and identify associated factors. The study found that 64.7% of postpartum women used modern contraceptives in the last 12 months. Factors associated with modern contraceptive use during the extended postpartum period included resumption of sexual intercourse, receipt of postpartum family planning counseling, and resumption of menses. Younger age and being married were also significant factors.
Article
Economics
Mengbing Zhu, Chunbing Xing, Yi Li
Summary: This study examines the influence of husbands' wages on the labor force supply of married women in urban China. It highlights the significance of gender identity norms in the relationship between husbands' wages and married women's labor supply. The findings reveal that an increase in husbands' wages is associated with a decrease in married women's labor force participation and hours worked, and this association is further strengthened when controlling for gender identity norms. The study also identifies significant variations in the effects based on factors such as age, education level, and number of children.
CHINA ECONOMIC REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Mulubrhan Amare, Channing Arndt, Zhe Guo, Greg Seymour
Summary: This study examines the effects of urbanization on Ethiopian women's attitudes toward intimate partner violence using multiple measures of urbanization. The findings reveal a complex relationship between urbanization and women's attitudes toward IPV, with variations observed across different stages of urbanization and wealth indicators.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Ebenezer Kwesi Armah-Ansah, Louis Kobina Dadzie, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Eugene Budu, Betregiorgis Zegeye, Sanni Yaya
Summary: The study found that in Mali, women's household decision-making power is positively correlated with contraceptive utilization, with women who have joint decision-making authority being more likely to use contraceptive measures.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Peter Gichangi, Michael Waithaka, Mary Thiongo, Alfred Agwanda, Scott Radloff, Amy Tsui, Linea Zimmerman, Marleen Temmerman
Summary: The study examined the demand for modern contraceptive methods among married women of reproductive age in Kenya, showing an overall increase in modern contraceptive prevalence rate but with certain groups not being reached by family planning programs. Factors such as age, education, wealth, residence, and exposure to family planning messages were significant determinants of modern contraceptive use.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Azmeraw Ambachew Kebede, Endeshaw Admasu Cherkos, Eden Bishaw Taye, Getachew Azeze Eriku, Birhan Tsegaw Taye, Wagaye Fentahun Chanie, Avanti Dey, Frank T. Spradley, Frank T. Spradley
Summary: The study found that in Debretabor, 75.1% of married women had higher decision-making autonomy in health, neonatal health, and other socio-economic aspects. Factors associated with decision-making autonomy included age over 35, monthly income over 5000 ETB, husband involvement, and adequate knowledge of neonatal danger signs.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anvita Dixit, Nicole E. Johns, Mohan Ghule, Madhusudana Battala, Shahina Begum, Jennifer Yore, Niranjan Saggurti, Jay G. Silverman, Elizabeth Reed, Tarik Benmarhnia, Sarah Averbach, Anita Raj
Summary: Research finds that there are concordant or discordant spousal reports on women's involvement in contraceptive decision-making, with lower contraceptive use in the discordant category. Couple's concordance on women's involvement in contraceptive decision-making is associated with contraceptive use, indicating potential for couple-focused family planning counseling to enhance women's contraceptive decision-making agency and improve contraceptive use.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Setegn Muche Fenta, Shewayiref Geremew Gebremichael
Summary: This study found a low prevalence of modern contraceptive use among rural women in Ethiopia, with factors such as higher education, wealth, marriage, and husband's employment being positively associated with modern contraceptive use. However, Muslim women were less likely to use modern contraceptives. Access to mass media was also found to increase the likelihood of modern contraceptive use.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Desalegn Tesfa, Melkalem Mamuye Azanaw, Alemayehu Digssie Gebremariam, Melaku Tadege Engidaw, Mulu Tiruneh, Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Anteneh Mengist Dessie
Summary: This study analyzed women's independent decision-making power and determinants of not using contraceptives. It found that individual level factors such as female-led households, religious beliefs, and belonging to multiple unions were associated with not using contraceptives. Additionally, low community education and specific regions also influenced women's decision-making power.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Kenfe Tesfay, Mubarek Abera, Mekitie Wondafrash, Markos Tesfaye
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2019)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alemayehu Argaw, Lieven Huybregts, Mekitie Wondafrash, Patrick Kolsteren, Tefera Belachew, Berhanu N. Worku, Teklu G. Abessa, Kimberley P. Bouckaert
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mahima Venkateswaran, Binyam Bogale, Khadija Abu Khader, Tamara Awwad, Ingrid K. Friberg, Buthaina Ghanem, Taghreed Hijaz, Kjersti Morkrid, J. Frederik Froen
Article
Pediatrics
Teklu Gemechu Abessa, Berhanu Nigussie Worku, Mekitie Wondafrash, Tsinuel Girma, Johan Valy, Johan Lemmens, Liesbeth Bruckers, Patrick Kolsteren, Marita Granitzer
Article
Medical Informatics
Binyam Bogale, Kjersti Morkrid, Brian O'Donnell, Buthaina Ghanem, Itimad Abu Ward, Khadija Abu Khader, Mervett Isbeih, Michael Frost, Mohammad Baniode, Taghreed Hijaz, Tamara Awwad, Yousef Rabah, J. Frederik Froen
BMC MEDICAL INFORMATICS AND DECISION MAKING
(2020)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Abel Teshome, Mekitie Wondafrash, Biruck Gashawbeza, Balkachew Nigatu, Matiyas Asrat, Sarah D. Compton
Summary: The study found that couple counseling had a positive impact on women's adoption of modern contraception. Among women receiving abortion care, partner approval and a woman's belief in partner support were key factors in promoting contraception adoption.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ferid A. Abubeker, Biruck Gashawbeza, Thomas Mekuria Gebre, Mekitie Wondafrash, Alula M. Teklu, Demis Degu, Delayehu Bekele
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tesfaye Hurissa Tufa, Sarah Prager, Mekitie Wondafrash, Shikur Mohammed, Nicole Byl, Jason Bell
Summary: The study in Ethiopia compared the safety and effectiveness of dilation and evacuation for surgical abortion versus medical abortion between 13-20 weeks' gestational age. It found no significant difference in the composite complication rate between the two methods, indicating that surgical abortion can be a safe and effective alternative to medical abortion. However, medical abortion patients may require additional interventions compared to surgical abortion patients.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Abraham Fessehaye Sium, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno, Mekitie Wondafrash, Lemi Belay Tolu, Matiyas Asrat Shiferaw
Summary: The prevalence of second-trimester safe abortion care among clients was 64%. Women who had no emotional factors, no interpersonal problems, were married, and had middle or high incomes were less likely to make a late request for safe abortion care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Seblework Mekonen, Argaw Ambelu, Mekitie Wondafrash, Patrick Kolsteren, Pieter Spanoghe
Summary: This study evaluated the level of organochlorine pesticides in human breast milk collected from three districts in southwestern Ethiopia and the risk of infants' exposure. The results showed that all breast milk samples tested positive for DDT and its metabolites, with levels decreasing over time but still above the maximum residue limit set by FAO/WHO. Infants' intake of DDT in the first month of breastfeeding exceeded the provisional tolerable daily intake, indicating a health concern for infants in Ethiopia.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shiecho Kedir, Tefera Belachew, Mekitie Wondafrash, Shemsu Kedir
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the time to early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding and associated factors among 6-12 months old children. The study found that the median duration of exclusive breastfeeding was 6.22 months. The highest proportion of cessation of exclusive breastfeeding occurred during the first four to five months. Place of residence, knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding, type of delivery, pre-lacteal feeding, and household food insecurity were significant independent factors associated with time to early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding.
CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mehari Bayable, Wondimu Gudu, Mekitie Wondafrash, Abraham Fessehaye Sium
Summary: The study found a high incidence of emergency peripartum hysterectomy (EPH) at the institution. Common indications for EPH included uterine rupture, intractable uterine atony, and placenta accreta spectrum. The most common complications were anemia, puerperal fever, acute kidney injury, and relaparotomy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Delayehu Bekele, Ewenat Gebrehanna, Ferid Abas, Mekitie Wondafrash
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alemayehu Argaw, Kimberley P. Bouckaert, Mekitie Wondafrash, Patrick Kolsteren, Carl Lachat, Bruno De Meulenaer, Giles Hanley-Cook, Lieven Huybregts
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of fish-oil supplementation for lactating mothers in improving the n-3 LCPs content of human milk in a rural setting in Ethiopia. The results showed that the supplementation significantly increased the concentrations of DHA and EPA in human milk. However, the DHA concentrations in human milk remained lower than international norms after the supplementation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Medicine, General & Internal
Mervett Isbeih, Mahima Venkateswaran, Tamara Awwad, Buthaina Ghanem, Khadija Abu-Khader, Taghreed Hijaz, Mohammad Baniode, Eatimad Abbas, Rand Salman, Asad Ramlawi, Binyam Bogale, J. Frederik Froen