Maternal Characteristics Are Associated with Child Dietary Diversity Score, in Golina District, Northeast Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Getahun Fentaw Mulaw, Fentaw Wassie Feleke, Seteamlak Adane Masresha

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess dietary diversity score and associated factors among children aged 6–23 months in Golina district, Afar region, Ethiopia. Method. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 345 study participants from February 15 to March 30, 2017, in Golina district, Afar, Northeast Ethiopia. …”
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Genetic diversity and differentiation of cultured Nile tilapia populations from Ethiopia revealed by ddRAD-seq: implications for better hatchery management by Geletu Temesgen Tola, Tang Shoujie, Zhao Jinliang

“…Sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia, is a center of native Nile tilapia populations, which are important for conservation and aquaculture development. …”
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Effect of rhizobial inoculants on yield and yield components of faba bean (Vicia fabae L.) on vertisol of Wereillu District, South Wollo, Ethiopia by Samuel Adissie Gedamu, Enyew Adgo Tsegaye, Tesfaye Feyisa Beyene

“…However, the inoculation of grain legumes with rhizobium bacteria are poorly researched in Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Methods Thus, a study to examine the effects of rhizobium leguminosarum (var vicae) strains on nodulation, growth, and yield of faba bean was conducted in Wereillu district of Amhara Region, Ethiopia during the rainy season of 2018. …”
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Longitudinal analysis of soil erosion dynamics using the RUSLE model in Ethiopia’s Lake Ziway watershed: implications for agricultural sustainability and food security by Degfie Teku, Melak Desta Workie

“…IntroductionSoil erosion is a persistent environmental challenge in Ethiopia’s Lake Ziway Watershed, posing severe risks to agricultural sustainability, food security, and ecosystem stability. …”
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Spatial distribution and determinants of improved shared sanitation facilities among households in Ethiopia: Using 2019 mini-Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey. by Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Daniel Gashaneh Belay

“…Although shared facilities are not classified as improved sanitation due to potential infection risks, inaccessibility, and safety concerns, this is a significant issue in developing countries like Ethiopia. Evidence on the distribution of shared sanitation services and their determinants in Ethiopia is limited. …”
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Male Partners Involvement in Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Services in Southern Central Ethiopia: In Case of Lemo District, Hadiya Zone by Degefa Tadele Belato, Abera Beyamo Mekiso, Bayu Begashaw

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Factors Affecting Social Support Status of People Living with HIV/AIDS at Selected Hospitals of North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Elyas Admasu Basha, Behailu Tariku Derseh, Abate Dargie Wubetu, Nigus Alemnew Engidaw, Kefyalew Dagne Gizachew

“…Therefore, this study was aimed at assessing the level of the social support problem in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) and factors associated with it at selected hospitals of North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Method. An institution-based cross-sectional study design was employed. …”
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“Space to see the future”? A political economy analysis of child and adolescent mental health and well-being in Ethiopia including routes for change by Kibur Engdawork, Kibur Engdawork, Kibur Engdawork, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Tsion Hailu, Tsion Hailu, Tsion Hailu, Mahlet Yared, Mahlet Yared, Girma M. Geletu, Girma M. Geletu, Semere G. Baraki, Semere G. Baraki, Elias Sebsibe, Pamela Abbott

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Causal machine learning models for predicting low birth weight in midwife-led continuity care intervention in North Shoa Zone, Ethiopia by Wudneh Ketema Moges, Awoke Seyoum Tegegne, Aweke A. Mitku, Esubalew Tesfahun, Solomon Hailemeskel

“…Methods A quasi-experimental study was carried out in the North Shoa Zone of Ethiopia from August 2019 to September 2020. A total of 1166 women were allocated into two groups. …”
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Determinants of appropriate complementary feeding practices among mothers of children aged 6–23 months in Bokoji town, Oromia region, Ethiopia by Abdurehman Kalu Tololu, Bekele Teshome, Hiwot Zelalem Fessaha, Abdene Weya Kaso

“…Thus, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of appropriate complementary feeding practices and associated factors among mothers aged 6–23 months in Bokoji Town, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Method A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 6–23 aged children in Bokoji town from May 1–30, 2023. …”
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Determinants of Modern Agricultural Technology Adoption for Teff Production: The Case of Minjar Shenkora Woreda, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Abebaw Hailu Fikire, Girma Mulugeta Emeru

“…Agriculture is one of Ethiopia’s economic cornerstones, although its production remains low. …”
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Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs and Its Associated Factors among Mothers Attending Child Vaccination Centers at Sheko District in Southwest Ethiopia by Tewodros Yosef, Tadesse Nigussie, Adane Asefa

“…To assess knowledge of neonatal danger signs and its associated factors among mothers attending child vaccination centers at Sheko District in Southwest Ethiopia. Methods. A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 351 mothers who attended health centers for child vaccination in Sheko District from March 17 to April 30, 2018. …”
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Women's enrollment in community-based health insurance and its determinants in Sidama national regional state, Ethiopia, 2024: A multilevel analysis. by Kare Chawicha Debessa, Keneni Gutema Negeri, Mesay Hailu Dangisso

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Accessing affordable and high-quality healthcare remains a persistent challenge in low- and middle-income countries like Ethiopia. Community-based health insurance (CBHI) programs offer a promising solution to expand healthcare coverage and provide financial protection, particularly for vulnerable populations such as women. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates from healthcare-associated infections in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Zelalem Asmare, Melese Abate Reta, Yalewayker Gashaw, Ermias Getachew, Assefa Sisay, Muluken Gashaw, Ephrem Tamrat, Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Wagaw Abebe, Tadesse Misganaw, Agenagnew Ashagre, Zelalem Dejazmach, Getinet Kumie, Marye Nigatie, Sisay Ayana, Abdu Jemal, Solomon Gedfie, Woldeteklehaymanot Kassahun, Mulat Awoke Kassa, Selamyhun Tadesse, Biruk Beletew Abate

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Does Isoniazid Preventive Therapy Provide Better Treatment Outcomes in HIV-Infected Individuals in Northern Ethiopia? A Retrospective Cohort Study by Tesfay Mehari Atey, Helen Bitew, Solomon Weldegebreal Asgedom, Asrat Endrias, Derbew Fikadu Berhe

“…Promoting IPT use can help to achieve the TB eradicating national agenda in Ethiopia.…”
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Population Structure and Regeneration Status of Woody Plant Species in Tulu Korma Dry Afromontane Forest, West Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia by Diriba Deressa, Meseret C. Egigu, J. M. Sasikumar

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Determinants of Low Birth Weight among Newborns Delivered at Public Hospitals in Sidama Zone, South Ethiopia: Unmatched Case-Control Study by Muse Bututa Bekela, Mulugeta Shegaze Shimbre, Teshale Fikadu Gebabo, Mengesha Boko Geta, Abayneh Tunje Tonga, Eshetu Andarge Zeleke, Negussie Boti Sidemo, Agegnehu Bante Getnet

“…Thus, the aim of this study was to assess determinants of low birth weight in Sidama Zone public hospitals of South Ethiopia. An institution-based case-control study was conducted from March 1 to May 5, 2019, in Sidama Zone public hospitals. …”
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Effect of Coffee Husk Compost and NPSB Fertilizers on Selected Soil Chemical Properties of Potato Field in Chora District, South West Ethiopia by Temam Jibril, Getachew Bekele

“…Field experiment was conducted in Chora District of south western Ethiopia, to evaluate the effect of different rates of coffee husk compost (CHC) and 18.9N + 37.7P + 6.94S + 0.15B (NPSB) in the form of NH4, P2O5, SO4−, and B2O5, repectively, blended fertilizer on selected soil chemical properties of potato field during 2021. …”
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Hypoglycemia Prevention Practice and Associated Factors among Diabetic Patients on Follow-Up at Public Hospitals of Central Zone, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018 by Gebrewahd Bezabh Gebremichael, Teklewoini Mariye Zemicheal

“…Moreover, the existed scarce literature in Ethiopia revealed hypoglycemia prevention practice is inadequate. …”
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Assessment of Healthcare Solid Waste Composition, Generation and its Management: the case of Two Hospitals of Shashemene Town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia by Gudeta Elie, Daniel Fitamo, Semere Gebreaegawi

“…The study aimed to appraise the healthcare waste (HCW) composition, generation rate and the prevailing management practices in two Hospitals (a Private and a Government-owned) of Shashemene Town, Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study involving Direct Observation, Key Informant Interview, Questionnaire survey and Weighting Scale was conducted to evaluate the current HCW management practices and to quantify the HCW generation rate. …”
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