Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis in Determining Factors Associated with Socioeconomic Status of Household in Tepi Town, Southwest Ethiopia by Mesfin Esayas Lelisho, Abebe Argaw Wogi, Seid Ali Tareke

“…This study aimed to utilize an ordinal logistic regression model to find the factors associated with SES for households in Tepi town, Southwest Ethiopia. Methods. The community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in Tepi town, southwest Ethiopia, with data collected from 382 households using a simple random sample technique. …”
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Magnitude and associated factors of unmet need for family planning among reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia: An umbrella review. by Mulat Ayele, Gizachew Yilak, Abebaw Alamrew, Eyob Shitie Lake, Befkad Derese Tilahun

“…Therefore, the aim of this study was to provide a summary of the findings on the unmet need for family planning among reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia.<h4>Method</h4>A search was conducted in PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and RESEARCH 4 LIFE including Hinari, to identify relevant systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies on the prevalence and determinants of the unmet need for family planning in Ethiopia. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Boer Goat x Indigenous Goat Crossbreeding on Reproductive Performance and Farmer Perceptions in Southern Ethiopia by Kebede Habtegiorgis, Debir Legesse, Mohamed Bikamo

“…Data were collected from five purposively selected districts in southern Ethiopia. Personal interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and field observations were employed to gather information on the goat production systems and farmers’ perceptions. …”
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Scabies Outbreak Investigation and Risk Factors in East Badewacho District, Southern Ethiopia: Unmatched Case Control Study by Jarso Sara, Yusuf Haji, Achamyelesh Gebretsadik

“…Global scabies prevalence in both sexes was 204 million. In Ethiopia, scabies is also a common public health issue but there is lack of studies regarding outbreak investigation and risk factors in the study area. …”
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Factors influencing waist circumference among urban bank employees in Northeast Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Woynshet Yimer, Lakew Asmare, Fikre Bayu Gebeyehu, Tihtna Alemu, Anisa Mehamed, Fanos Yeshanew Ayele

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Rainfed agriculture in Ethiopia: a systematic review of green water management pathways to improve water and food security by Ermias Teferi, Ermias Teferi, Tibebu Kassawmar, Tibebu Kassawmar, Woldeamlak Bewket, Woldeamlak Bewket, Gete Zeleke, Gebiaw T. Ayele, Greg O’Donnell, Claire Walsh

“…However, green water management has not received adequate attention in water policy and land rehabilitation programs in Ethiopia, where irrigation is limited. The analysis reveals a large yield gap and water productivity gap for major crops like maize, sorghum, and wheat in Ethiopia’s rainfed agriculture. …”
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Impacts of Land Cover and Greenness Change on Soil Loss and Erosion Risk in Damota Area Districts, Southern Ethiopia by Mamush Masha, Teshome Yirgu, Mulugeta Debele

“…Soil erosion is a key problem in Ethiopia in view of tropical climate, lack of vegetation, and landscape relief. …”
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Species Composition, Diversity, and Habitat Association of Medium- and Large-Sized Mammals in Chimit-Kolla, Abay Gorge, Ethiopia by Mengistu Wale, Mesele Yihune

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Determinants of adoption and intensity of improved faba bean cultivars in the central highlands of Ethiopia: a double-hurdle approach by Yehuala Kassa, Almaz Giziew, Dereje Ayalew

“…L) is the most important pulse crop both in area coverage and volume of annual production in Ethiopia. However, productivity in terms of yield in Ethiopia is still far below its potential. …”
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Management Outcome of Burn Injury and Associated Factors among Hospitalized Children at Ayder Referral Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia by Sielu Alemayehu, Bhafta Afera, Kalayou Kidanu, Tilahun Belete

“…So far, no research had been conducted in terms of assessing the outcome of burn injury in children in Ethiopia and particularly in Tigray region. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of burn injury and associated factors among hospitalized children of under 18 years at Ayder Referral Hospital in Mekelle, Ethiopia. …”
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Prevalence, Severity, and Determinant Factors of Anemia among Pregnant Women in South Sudanese Refugees, Pugnido, Western Ethiopia by Aklilu Alemayehu, Lealem Gedefaw, Tilahun Yemane, Yaregal Asres

“…The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, severity, and determinants of anemia among pregnant women in South Sudanese refugees, Pugnido western, Ethiopia. Methods. A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Pugnido Administration Refugee and Returnee Affairs Health Center from April 15 to June 30, 2015. …”
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Knowledge and Practice of Employed Mothers towards Exclusive Breastfeeding and Its Associated Factors in Mecha District, Northwest Ethiopia by Amare Lisanu Mazengia, Hibru Demissie

“…However, the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among employees is very low in developing countries including Ethiopia. Objective. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of employed mothers towards exclusive breastfeeding and its associated factors in Mecha district, Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019. …”
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Plant Species Composition and Community Perception Towards Landscaping Work Executed at Hawassa University-Main Campus, Ethiopia by Birhanu Kagnew, Firew Kebede

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The Prevalence and Risk Factors for Low Birth Weight among Term Newborns in Adwa General Hospital, Northern Ethiopia by Yisak Gebregzabiherher, Abera Haftu, Solomon Weldemariam, Haftom Gebrehiwet

“…To assess the prevalence and associated factors of low birth weight among term neonates delivered in Adwa Hospital, Northern Ethiopia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among neonates delivered in Adwa Hospital. …”
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Feasibility Study of PV-Wind-Fuel Cell Hybrid Power System for Electrification of a Rural Village in Ethiopia by Mikias Hailu Kebede, Getachew Bekele Beyene

“…In this work, the techno-economic feasibility study (using HOMER) of emission-free hybrid power system of solar, wind, and fuel cell power source unit for a given rural village in Ethiopia called Nifasso (latitude of 9°58′40″N and longitude of 39°50′3″E with an estimated population of 1059) that can meet the electricity demand in a sustainable manner has been studied. …”
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Developing a DEM and Elucidating through SWAT to Conserve Soil in Kulfo Watershed of Rift Valley Basin, Ethiopia by Melkamu Teshome Ayana, Yechale Kebede Bizuneh, Abera Ermias Koshuma, Aschalew Cherie Workneh, Belete Meketew Ali, Tarun Kumar Lohani

“…Kulfo River in the southern part of Ethiopia faces a challenge due to massive deposit of sediments. …”
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Assessment of Production and Utilization Practices of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea Batatas L.) in Sidama Region, Ethiopia by Miheret Hendebo, Ali Mohammed Ibrahim, Fekadu Gurmu, Hussien Mohammed Beshir

“…The production and consumption of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) by smallholder farmers in the Sidama region of Southern Ethiopia were explored in this study to identify key problems and opportunities in OFSP production. …”
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Self-Medication among Medical and Nonmedical Students at the University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Zelalem T. Tesfaye, Asrat E. Ergena, Bilal T. Yimer

“…Thus, the purpose of this study is to compare self-medication practice between medical and nonmedical students of the University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia. An institutional-based cross-sectional comparative study was conducted on medical and nonmedical students of the University of Gondar from March 25 to May 15, 2018. …”
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Land Use and Land Cover Dynamics and Properties of Soils under Different Land Uses in the Tejibara Watershed, Ethiopia by Sabiela Fekad Fentie, Kehali Jembere, Endalkachew Fekadu, Dessale Wasie

“…This study was conducted to evaluate land use and land cover (LULC) changes and their cumulative effects over 30 years (from 1989 to 2019) on the current physical and chemical properties of soils in the Tejibara watershed, Ethiopia. Image analysis and LULC classifications were performed using ERDAS IMAGINE 2014 and ArcGIS 10.4 software, respectively. …”
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Women’s hospital birth experiences in Harar, eastern Ethiopia: a qualitative study using Roy’s Adaptation Model by Roseanne C Schuster, Nega Assefa, Maleda Tefera, Kedir Teji Roba, Letta Gedefa, Alex Brewis

“…Objective The aim of the study was to explore women's birth in public hospitals in the Harari Region of eastern Ethiopia.Design An exploratory phenomenological qualitative study design was used.Setting Two public hospitals (Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital and Jugal General Hospital).Participants and methods The study enrolled women who gave birth at the selected hospitals through purposive sampling. …”
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