Additional file 3 of Prevalence of neonatal hypothermia and its associated factors in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Additional file 3: Table S3. Adjusted confounders and main findings extracted from included studi... more Additional file 3: Table S3. Adjusted confounders and main findings extracted from included studies in East Africa, from January 2000–December 2019.
Additional file 2 of Prevalence of neonatal hypothermia and its associated factors in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Additional file 2: Table S2. Quality appraisal result of included studies in East Africa, from Ja... more Additional file 2: Table S2. Quality appraisal result of included studies in East Africa, from January 2000–December 2019.; Using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) quality appraisal checklist [16].
Additional file 3 of Prevalence of pneumonia and its associated factors among under-five children in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Additional file 3 Table S1. Search strategy used for one of the databases
Additional file 5 of Prevalence of pneumonia and its associated factors among under-five children in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Additional file 5 Table S3. Adjusted confounders and main findings extracted from included studie... more Additional file 5 Table S3. Adjusted confounders and main findings extracted from included studies in East Africa
Additional file 4 of Prevalence of pneumonia and its associated factors among under-five children in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Additional file 4 Table S2. Quality appraisal result of included studies in East Africa, from 200... more Additional file 4 Table S2. Quality appraisal result of included studies in East Africa, from 2002 to 2019. Using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) quality appraisal checklist
Additional file 2 of Prevalence of pneumonia and its associated factors among under-five children in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Additional file 2 Supplementary Figure 1. Forest plot showing subgroup analysis (by country) of p... more Additional file 2 Supplementary Figure 1. Forest plot showing subgroup analysis (by country) of pooled prevalence of pneumonia among under-five children in Ethiopia from2002 up to 2019. Supplementary Figure 2. Forest plot showing subgroup analysis (by study design) of pooled prevalence of pneumonia among under-five children in Ethiopia from2002 up to 2019. Supplementary Figure 3. Forest plot showing subgroup analysis (by country) of pooled prevalence of pneumonia among under-five children in Ethiopia from2002 up to 2019. Supplementary Figure 4. sensitivity of pooled prevalence of pneumonia among under-five children in Ethiopia from2002 up to 2019. Supplementary Figure 5. publication bias of pooled prevalence of pneumonia among under-five children in Ethiopia from2002 up to 2019. Supplementary Figure 6. Forest plot showing of pooled estimate of AOR for using wood as fuel source as a predictor of pneumonia among under-five children in Ethiopia from2002 up to 2019. Supplementary Figure...
Additional file 1 of Prevalence of pneumonia and its associated factors among under-five children in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the magnitude and determinants of urban hou... more Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the magnitude and determinants of urban household food insecurity in East Africa. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Setting: Studies conducted in East Africa. Participants: Seventeen studies (fifteen cross-sectional and two cohort) that enrolled 156 996 households. We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to search electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, CINAHL, African Journals OnLine, Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar; date of last search: 10 June 2020) for studies reporting the prevalence and associated factors of urban household food insecurity. Results: A total of 17 studies with 156 996 households from 8 countries were used for the analysis. The pooled prevalence of urban household food insecurity in East Africa was 60·91 % (95 % CI 47·72, 74·11; I2 = 100 %; P < 0·001) where the highest (91 %) and lowest (36·5 %) was observed in S...
knowledge, attitude and practice on key essential nutrition action messages and associated factors among mothers of children birth-24 month in Wereilu wereda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara, Northeast Ethiopia, 2018
Introduction conducting researches and estimating the prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in sc... more Introduction conducting researches and estimating the prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in school children is crucial to develop school-based strategies targeted to decrease the prevalence of this disease. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis were aimed to estimate the overall prevalence of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) among school children in East Africa. Methods PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Cochrane review, African Journals Online and African Index Medicus databases were searched to identify relevant research articles. The overall prevalence of rheumatic heart disease was pooled based on the weighted inverse variance random-effects model at a 95% confidence interval. The presence of heterogeneity, sensitivity analysis and presence of publication bias was tested. Results were presented with narrative synthesis, tables and forest plots. Results a total of thirteen research articles were included in the final analysis. The pooled prevalence of rheumatic heart d...
Background: It is well known that antiretroviral therapy (ART) decrease the progress of acquired ... more Background: It is well known that antiretroviral therapy (ART) decrease the progress of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) related morbidity and mortality and helps the progress towards achieving the United Nations Program on HIV/ AIDS(UNAIDS) treatment goals. Despite this, mortality in Ethiopia becomes public health concern, and variance is observed across studies. With this gap, there is no pooled estimate. Thus, the goal of this study was to assess the pooled mortality and its predictors among antiretroviral treated HIV/AIDS patients.Methods: PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar databases were used to search articles. The quality of studies was assessed using the Newcastle Ottawa quality assessment scale. The funnel plot and Egger's test were performed to confirm the presence of publication bias. Heterogeneity across studies was evaluated using the I2 statistic. The pooled incidence rate and its predictors were estimated using a weighted inverse variance random-effects m...
Surgical site infections are one of the commonest types of healthcare-associated infections. Up t... more Surgical site infections are one of the commonest types of healthcare-associated infections. Up to 60% of these infections are estimated to be preventable by using evidence-based guidelines. As a front line caregiver, nurses are responsible for the majority of preventive activities. Hence, the enhanced practical skill of nurses is an essential component in preventive actions. The aim of this study was to assess the practice of nurses and identify factors associated with it regarding prevention of surgical site infections in Addis Ababa city public hospitals. An institution-based cross-sectional study was carried out from March 01-30, 2018. An adapted and pretested, self-administered questionnaire was utilized as a data collection tool. A stratified random sampling technique was employed by considering the level of hospitals as a stratum. Data were entered into a computer using Epi-data 3.1 statistical package. Then, it was exported to SPSS Version 23 for further analysis. Descriptive statistics were computed for the study variables. Bivariate regression analysis was also run to assess the association between independent variables and the level of nurse's practice. To see the relative effect of independent variables on the nurse's practice, a multivariable regression analysis was carried out.
Background Pneumonia is defined as an acute inflammation of the Lungs’ parenchymal structure. It ... more Background Pneumonia is defined as an acute inflammation of the Lungs’ parenchymal structure. It is a major public health problem and the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in under-five children especially in developing countries. In 2015, it was estimated that about 102 million cases of pneumonia occurred in under-five children, of which 0.7 million were end up with death. Different primary studies in Eastern Africa showed the burden of pneumonia. However, inconsistency among those studies was seen and no review has been conducted to report the amalgamated magnitude and associated factors. Therefore, this review aimed to estimate the national prevalence and associated factors of pneumonia in Eastern Africa Methods Using PRISMA guideline, we systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed studies that examined the prevalence and associated factors of pneumonia from PubMed, Cochrane library, and Google Scholar. Heterogeneity across the studies was evaluated using the Q and the I2 te...
Background Cataract is a major cause of avoidable blindness worldwide. Its greatest burden found ... more Background Cataract is a major cause of avoidable blindness worldwide. Its greatest burden found in low-income countries. Therefore, knowing the prevalence and identification of risk-factors would be crucial in planning strategies to delay its development.Objective To assess prevalence and associated factors of cataract among adults aged 40 years and above in Waghimra Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia, 2019.Methods A cross-sectional study was undertaken among 528 adults in Waghimra Zone. Multi stage sampling technique was employed. Questionnaire, Snellen’s chart and slit lamp was used to collect the data. Data were entered into Epi Data version 3.1, cleaned and analyzed by using SPSS version 21.Result Within the sample, the prevalence of cataract was 20.1% (95% CI: 16.87, 23.32). being older age (AOR=1.05, 95% CI: 1.01-1.08), single (AOR = 6.2, 95% CI: 1.60, 23.9), divorced (AOR = 2.46, 95% CI: 1.10, 5.48), widowed (AOR=2.38, 95% CI: 1.07- 5.29) were associated with cataract.Conclusion Catarac...
Background: Neonatal hypothermia is a global health problem and a major factor for neonatal morbi... more Background: Neonatal hypothermia is a global health problem and a major factor for neonatal morbidity and mortality, especially in low and middle-income countries. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence of neonatal hypothermia and its associated factors in Eastern Africa. Methods: We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to search electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar; date of last search: 15 October 2019) for studies reporting the prevalence and associated factors of neonatal hypothermia. The data was extracted in the excel sheet considering prevalence, and categories of associated factors reported. A weighted inverse variance random-effects model was used to estimate the magnitude and the effect size of factors associated with hypothermia. The subgroup analysis was done by country, year of publication, and study design. Results: A total of 12 potential studies with 20,911 participants were used for the analysis. The pooled prevalence of neonatal hypothermia in East Africa was found to be 57.2% (95%CI; 39.5-75.0). Delay in initiation of breastfeeding (adjusted Odds Ratio(aOR) = 2.83; 95% CI: 1.40-4.26), having neonatal health problem (aOR = 2.68; 95% CI: 1.21-4.15), being low birth weight (aOR =2.16; 95%CI: 1.03-3.29), being preterm(aOR = 4.01; 95%CI: 3.02-5.00), and nighttime delivery (aOR = 4.01; 95% CI:3.02-5.00) were identified associated factors which significantly raises the risk of neonatal hypothermia. Conclusions: The prevalence of neonatal hypothermia in Eastern Africa remains high. Delay in initiation of breastfeeding, having a neonatal health problem, being low birth weight, preterm, and nighttime delivery were identified associated factors that significantly raises the risk of neonatal hypothermia.
Background. Hepatitis B virus is a global problem, with 66% of all the world population living in... more Background. Hepatitis B virus is a global problem, with 66% of all the world population living in areas where there are high levels of infection. HBV is the leading risk factor for HCC globally and accounts for at least 50% of cases of HCC. Medical and health science students, being part of the health-care system, are exposed to the infection as a risk as other health-care workers when they come in contact with patients and contaminated instruments. Objective. The main aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of hepatitis B virus infection prevention and its associated factors among health science students in Woldia University. Methods. Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 30 to May 30, 2019, among health science students of Woldia University who had previous clinical attachments. Two hundred students were selected by the systematic random sampling method. Association of dependent and independent variables was computed using a bivari...
Introduction. Anemia is one of the most commonly observed hematological abnormalities and an inde... more Introduction. Anemia is one of the most commonly observed hematological abnormalities and an independent poor prognostic marker of HIV disease. The rate of progression and mortality in this subgroup of patients is high compared to nonanemic patients. WHO estimates that over two billion people are anemic worldwide and young children bear the world’s highest prevalence rate of anemia. In Ethiopia, there is limited information about the determinant factors associated with anemia among HIV positive children. Thus, this study aimed to determine the determinant factors of anemia among HIV-infected children on HAART. Objective. The main purpose of this study was to assess the determinants of anemia among children on highly active antiretroviral therapy attending hospitals of North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Methods. A case-control study was conducted on 350 HIV-infected children on HAART attending Hospitals of North Wollo Zone, from February 1 to March 30, 2019. The study partici...
Background Cervical cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cau... more Background Cervical cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in women worldwide. Nearly 83% of the world’s new cases and 85% of all cervical cancer-related deaths occur in developing countries. It is primarily caused by human papilloma virus (HPV); a sexually transmitted pathogen that could be prevented with safe sexual practice and using vaccines among others. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of reproductive age group women towards cervical cancer and its prevention in Gondar town. Methods A descriptive community based cross-sectional study was carried out. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was employed for data collection. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select the study participants. Descriptive statistics like frequency, mean and percentage were computed using SPSS version 20 software program. Results Seven hundred and seventy women (n = 770) participated with a response r...
Background The 1000 days, between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday, offer a un... more Background The 1000 days, between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday, offer a unique window of opportunity to build healthier and more prosperous societies. The right nutrition during this time can have a profound impact on a child’s ability to grow, learn, and rise out of poverty. An essential nutrition action is one of the most effective preventive actions for reducing nutrition-related morbidity and mortality among young children. Nonetheless, there is limited evidence regarding the practice of essential nutrition action and its associated factors. Objective The main aim of this study was to assess the practice of key essential nutrition action messages and associated factors among mothers of children from birth up to 2 years old in Wereilu Wereda, South Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 563 mothers of children from birth up to 2 years old in Wereilu Wereda from April 1–30, 2018. A multi-stage samplin...
Additional file 3 of Prevalence of neonatal hypothermia and its associated factors in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Additional file 3: Table S3. Adjusted confounders and main findings extracted from included studi... more Additional file 3: Table S3. Adjusted confounders and main findings extracted from included studies in East Africa, from January 2000–December 2019.
Additional file 2 of Prevalence of neonatal hypothermia and its associated factors in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Additional file 2: Table S2. Quality appraisal result of included studies in East Africa, from Ja... more Additional file 2: Table S2. Quality appraisal result of included studies in East Africa, from January 2000–December 2019.; Using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) quality appraisal checklist [16].
Additional file 3 of Prevalence of pneumonia and its associated factors among under-five children in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Additional file 3 Table S1. Search strategy used for one of the databases
Additional file 5 of Prevalence of pneumonia and its associated factors among under-five children in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Additional file 5 Table S3. Adjusted confounders and main findings extracted from included studie... more Additional file 5 Table S3. Adjusted confounders and main findings extracted from included studies in East Africa
Additional file 4 of Prevalence of pneumonia and its associated factors among under-five children in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Additional file 4 Table S2. Quality appraisal result of included studies in East Africa, from 200... more Additional file 4 Table S2. Quality appraisal result of included studies in East Africa, from 2002 to 2019. Using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) quality appraisal checklist
Additional file 2 of Prevalence of pneumonia and its associated factors among under-five children in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Additional file 2 Supplementary Figure 1. Forest plot showing subgroup analysis (by country) of p... more Additional file 2 Supplementary Figure 1. Forest plot showing subgroup analysis (by country) of pooled prevalence of pneumonia among under-five children in Ethiopia from2002 up to 2019. Supplementary Figure 2. Forest plot showing subgroup analysis (by study design) of pooled prevalence of pneumonia among under-five children in Ethiopia from2002 up to 2019. Supplementary Figure 3. Forest plot showing subgroup analysis (by country) of pooled prevalence of pneumonia among under-five children in Ethiopia from2002 up to 2019. Supplementary Figure 4. sensitivity of pooled prevalence of pneumonia among under-five children in Ethiopia from2002 up to 2019. Supplementary Figure 5. publication bias of pooled prevalence of pneumonia among under-five children in Ethiopia from2002 up to 2019. Supplementary Figure 6. Forest plot showing of pooled estimate of AOR for using wood as fuel source as a predictor of pneumonia among under-five children in Ethiopia from2002 up to 2019. Supplementary Figure...
Additional file 1 of Prevalence of pneumonia and its associated factors among under-five children in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the magnitude and determinants of urban hou... more Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the magnitude and determinants of urban household food insecurity in East Africa. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Setting: Studies conducted in East Africa. Participants: Seventeen studies (fifteen cross-sectional and two cohort) that enrolled 156 996 households. We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to search electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, CINAHL, African Journals OnLine, Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar; date of last search: 10 June 2020) for studies reporting the prevalence and associated factors of urban household food insecurity. Results: A total of 17 studies with 156 996 households from 8 countries were used for the analysis. The pooled prevalence of urban household food insecurity in East Africa was 60·91 % (95 % CI 47·72, 74·11; I2 = 100 %; P < 0·001) where the highest (91 %) and lowest (36·5 %) was observed in S...
knowledge, attitude and practice on key essential nutrition action messages and associated factors among mothers of children birth-24 month in Wereilu wereda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara, Northeast Ethiopia, 2018
Introduction conducting researches and estimating the prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in sc... more Introduction conducting researches and estimating the prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in school children is crucial to develop school-based strategies targeted to decrease the prevalence of this disease. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis were aimed to estimate the overall prevalence of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) among school children in East Africa. Methods PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Cochrane review, African Journals Online and African Index Medicus databases were searched to identify relevant research articles. The overall prevalence of rheumatic heart disease was pooled based on the weighted inverse variance random-effects model at a 95% confidence interval. The presence of heterogeneity, sensitivity analysis and presence of publication bias was tested. Results were presented with narrative synthesis, tables and forest plots. Results a total of thirteen research articles were included in the final analysis. The pooled prevalence of rheumatic heart d...
Background: It is well known that antiretroviral therapy (ART) decrease the progress of acquired ... more Background: It is well known that antiretroviral therapy (ART) decrease the progress of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) related morbidity and mortality and helps the progress towards achieving the United Nations Program on HIV/ AIDS(UNAIDS) treatment goals. Despite this, mortality in Ethiopia becomes public health concern, and variance is observed across studies. With this gap, there is no pooled estimate. Thus, the goal of this study was to assess the pooled mortality and its predictors among antiretroviral treated HIV/AIDS patients.Methods: PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar databases were used to search articles. The quality of studies was assessed using the Newcastle Ottawa quality assessment scale. The funnel plot and Egger's test were performed to confirm the presence of publication bias. Heterogeneity across studies was evaluated using the I2 statistic. The pooled incidence rate and its predictors were estimated using a weighted inverse variance random-effects m...
Surgical site infections are one of the commonest types of healthcare-associated infections. Up t... more Surgical site infections are one of the commonest types of healthcare-associated infections. Up to 60% of these infections are estimated to be preventable by using evidence-based guidelines. As a front line caregiver, nurses are responsible for the majority of preventive activities. Hence, the enhanced practical skill of nurses is an essential component in preventive actions. The aim of this study was to assess the practice of nurses and identify factors associated with it regarding prevention of surgical site infections in Addis Ababa city public hospitals. An institution-based cross-sectional study was carried out from March 01-30, 2018. An adapted and pretested, self-administered questionnaire was utilized as a data collection tool. A stratified random sampling technique was employed by considering the level of hospitals as a stratum. Data were entered into a computer using Epi-data 3.1 statistical package. Then, it was exported to SPSS Version 23 for further analysis. Descriptive statistics were computed for the study variables. Bivariate regression analysis was also run to assess the association between independent variables and the level of nurse's practice. To see the relative effect of independent variables on the nurse's practice, a multivariable regression analysis was carried out.
Background Pneumonia is defined as an acute inflammation of the Lungs’ parenchymal structure. It ... more Background Pneumonia is defined as an acute inflammation of the Lungs’ parenchymal structure. It is a major public health problem and the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in under-five children especially in developing countries. In 2015, it was estimated that about 102 million cases of pneumonia occurred in under-five children, of which 0.7 million were end up with death. Different primary studies in Eastern Africa showed the burden of pneumonia. However, inconsistency among those studies was seen and no review has been conducted to report the amalgamated magnitude and associated factors. Therefore, this review aimed to estimate the national prevalence and associated factors of pneumonia in Eastern Africa Methods Using PRISMA guideline, we systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed studies that examined the prevalence and associated factors of pneumonia from PubMed, Cochrane library, and Google Scholar. Heterogeneity across the studies was evaluated using the Q and the I2 te...
Background Cataract is a major cause of avoidable blindness worldwide. Its greatest burden found ... more Background Cataract is a major cause of avoidable blindness worldwide. Its greatest burden found in low-income countries. Therefore, knowing the prevalence and identification of risk-factors would be crucial in planning strategies to delay its development.Objective To assess prevalence and associated factors of cataract among adults aged 40 years and above in Waghimra Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia, 2019.Methods A cross-sectional study was undertaken among 528 adults in Waghimra Zone. Multi stage sampling technique was employed. Questionnaire, Snellen’s chart and slit lamp was used to collect the data. Data were entered into Epi Data version 3.1, cleaned and analyzed by using SPSS version 21.Result Within the sample, the prevalence of cataract was 20.1% (95% CI: 16.87, 23.32). being older age (AOR=1.05, 95% CI: 1.01-1.08), single (AOR = 6.2, 95% CI: 1.60, 23.9), divorced (AOR = 2.46, 95% CI: 1.10, 5.48), widowed (AOR=2.38, 95% CI: 1.07- 5.29) were associated with cataract.Conclusion Catarac...
Background: Neonatal hypothermia is a global health problem and a major factor for neonatal morbi... more Background: Neonatal hypothermia is a global health problem and a major factor for neonatal morbidity and mortality, especially in low and middle-income countries. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence of neonatal hypothermia and its associated factors in Eastern Africa. Methods: We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to search electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar; date of last search: 15 October 2019) for studies reporting the prevalence and associated factors of neonatal hypothermia. The data was extracted in the excel sheet considering prevalence, and categories of associated factors reported. A weighted inverse variance random-effects model was used to estimate the magnitude and the effect size of factors associated with hypothermia. The subgroup analysis was done by country, year of publication, and study design. Results: A total of 12 potential studies with 20,911 participants were used for the analysis. The pooled prevalence of neonatal hypothermia in East Africa was found to be 57.2% (95%CI; 39.5-75.0). Delay in initiation of breastfeeding (adjusted Odds Ratio(aOR) = 2.83; 95% CI: 1.40-4.26), having neonatal health problem (aOR = 2.68; 95% CI: 1.21-4.15), being low birth weight (aOR =2.16; 95%CI: 1.03-3.29), being preterm(aOR = 4.01; 95%CI: 3.02-5.00), and nighttime delivery (aOR = 4.01; 95% CI:3.02-5.00) were identified associated factors which significantly raises the risk of neonatal hypothermia. Conclusions: The prevalence of neonatal hypothermia in Eastern Africa remains high. Delay in initiation of breastfeeding, having a neonatal health problem, being low birth weight, preterm, and nighttime delivery were identified associated factors that significantly raises the risk of neonatal hypothermia.
Background. Hepatitis B virus is a global problem, with 66% of all the world population living in... more Background. Hepatitis B virus is a global problem, with 66% of all the world population living in areas where there are high levels of infection. HBV is the leading risk factor for HCC globally and accounts for at least 50% of cases of HCC. Medical and health science students, being part of the health-care system, are exposed to the infection as a risk as other health-care workers when they come in contact with patients and contaminated instruments. Objective. The main aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of hepatitis B virus infection prevention and its associated factors among health science students in Woldia University. Methods. Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 30 to May 30, 2019, among health science students of Woldia University who had previous clinical attachments. Two hundred students were selected by the systematic random sampling method. Association of dependent and independent variables was computed using a bivari...
Introduction. Anemia is one of the most commonly observed hematological abnormalities and an inde... more Introduction. Anemia is one of the most commonly observed hematological abnormalities and an independent poor prognostic marker of HIV disease. The rate of progression and mortality in this subgroup of patients is high compared to nonanemic patients. WHO estimates that over two billion people are anemic worldwide and young children bear the world’s highest prevalence rate of anemia. In Ethiopia, there is limited information about the determinant factors associated with anemia among HIV positive children. Thus, this study aimed to determine the determinant factors of anemia among HIV-infected children on HAART. Objective. The main purpose of this study was to assess the determinants of anemia among children on highly active antiretroviral therapy attending hospitals of North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Methods. A case-control study was conducted on 350 HIV-infected children on HAART attending Hospitals of North Wollo Zone, from February 1 to March 30, 2019. The study partici...
Background Cervical cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cau... more Background Cervical cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in women worldwide. Nearly 83% of the world’s new cases and 85% of all cervical cancer-related deaths occur in developing countries. It is primarily caused by human papilloma virus (HPV); a sexually transmitted pathogen that could be prevented with safe sexual practice and using vaccines among others. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of reproductive age group women towards cervical cancer and its prevention in Gondar town. Methods A descriptive community based cross-sectional study was carried out. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was employed for data collection. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select the study participants. Descriptive statistics like frequency, mean and percentage were computed using SPSS version 20 software program. Results Seven hundred and seventy women (n = 770) participated with a response r...
Background The 1000 days, between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday, offer a un... more Background The 1000 days, between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday, offer a unique window of opportunity to build healthier and more prosperous societies. The right nutrition during this time can have a profound impact on a child’s ability to grow, learn, and rise out of poverty. An essential nutrition action is one of the most effective preventive actions for reducing nutrition-related morbidity and mortality among young children. Nonetheless, there is limited evidence regarding the practice of essential nutrition action and its associated factors. Objective The main aim of this study was to assess the practice of key essential nutrition action messages and associated factors among mothers of children from birth up to 2 years old in Wereilu Wereda, South Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 563 mothers of children from birth up to 2 years old in Wereilu Wereda from April 1–30, 2018. A multi-stage samplin...
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