Soil-Transmitted Helminth Reinfection and Associated Risk Factors among School-Age Children in Chencha District, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Zerihun Zerdo, Tsegaye Yohanes, Befikadu Tariku

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Poor sleep quality and associated factors among HIV-positive and negative postpartum women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study by Milen Mihertabe, Alehegn Bishaw Geremew, Alehegn Bishaw Geremew, Elsa Awoke Fentie, Gidey Rtbey

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Exemplifying the Effects Using WetSpass Model Depicting the Landscape Modifications on Long-Term Surface and Subsurface Hydrological Water Balance in Bilate Basin, Ethiopia by Abera Shigute Nannawo, Tarun Kumar Lohani, Abunu Atlabachew Eshete

“…The alteration of spatial patterns of landscape interrupts water balance components in Bilate basin of Ethiopia. The aim is to characterize the spatio-temporal variation of surface-subsurface hydrological water balance using the WetSpass model comprising of soil type, topography, groundwater depth, and slope. …”
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Feasibility of implementing family-integrated newborn care for hospitalised preterm and low birthweight infants in newborn care units of Ethiopia: a mixed-methods design by Hege Langli Ersdal, Araya Abrha Medhanyie, Damen Haile Mariam, Siren Rettedal, Znabu Hadush Kahsay

“…Objective To evaluate the feasibility of implementing family-integrated newborn care (FINC) for hospitalised preterm and low birthweight infants in Ethiopia. Despite the WHO’s call for family engagement in newborn care, evidence of the feasibility of implementation remains scarce.Design An observational feasibility study employing a mixed-methods design comprising a quantitative cross-sectional survey among 157 healthcare providers (HCPs) and a qualitative Participatory Rural Appraisal.Setting The study was conducted in 30 neonatal care units (NCUs) of hospitals in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia.Participants HCPs who were on duty in NCUs during the data collection period were included in the study.Analysis Descriptive statistics were obtained for the quantitative data using STATA V.16, while qualitative data were coded and analysed using a framework analysis approach with qualitative data analysis software (Atlas.ti V.9).Results In total, 157 HCPs were enrolled with a mean (SD) age of 32 (±6.8) years. …”
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Effectiveness of couple-based violence prevention education in reducing intimate partner violence during pregnancy in rural Ethiopia: A cluster randomized controlled trial. by Zeleke Dutamo Agde, Jeanette H Magnus, Nega Assefa, Muluemebet Abera Wordofa

“…However, a significant number of women in Ethiopia experience intimate partner violence (IPV) during this period. …”
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Nodulation, Growth, and Yield of Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) as Affected by Bio-, Organic, and Inorganic NPSB Fertilizers, and Lime in Assosa Zone, Western Ethiopia by Abiyot Abeje, Getachew Alemayehu, Tesfaye Feyisa

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Associated Factors and Outcome of Uterine Rupture at Suhul General Hospital, Shire Town, North West Tigray, Ethiopia 2016: A Case-Control Study by Tefera Marie Bereka, Amlaku Mulat Aweke, Tewodrose Eshetie Wondie

“…This study assesses associated factors and outcome of uterine rupture at Suhul General Hospital, Tigray Region, Ethiopia, 2016. Methodology. A case-control study was conducted by review of data from September 2012 to August 2016. …”
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Underweight and its associated factors among reproductive age women on antiretroviral therapy in selected public health facilities of Arsi Zone, South East Ethiopia by Sufedin Ibrahim, Takele Gezahegn Demie, Temesgen Gelata, Seifadin Ahmed, Gemechu Gelan Bekele

“…This study aims to assess the prevalence of underweight and its associated factors among reproductive-age women on ART in selected public health facilities in the Arsi Zone, South East Ethiopia. Methods: A health facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted involving 413 individuals receiving ART between December 15, 2021, and January 20, 2022. …”
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Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Veterinary Professionals and Senior Animal Health Students in Central Gondar Zone, Gondar, Ethiopia: Antimicrobial Use and Resistance Perspectives by Abibo Wondie Mekonen, Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha, Melaku Getahun Feleke, Atsede Getaneh, Meron Dereje, Misganew Bafe, Sete Nigussie, Achenef Melaku Beyene

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Performance Evaluation of Different Blood Levels of Crossbred Dorper Sheep and Farmers’ Perception Toward Crossbred Dorper Sheep in Central South Zone, Southern Ethiopia by Kebede Habtegiorgis, Deribe Gemiyo, Ayele Abebe, Addisu Jimma

“…This study evaluates the growth performance of Dorper × indigenous crossbred sheep under semi-intensive management system and assesses farmers’ perceptions toward these crossbred lambs in southern Ethiopia. Performance data, namely, birth weight (BWT), weaning weight (WWT), and average daily weight gain from birth to weaning (ADG0-3), were collected from Mente Dubo breed evaluation and distribution (BED) site. …”
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Trends in congenital anomalies and associated factors among newborns in Eastern Ethiopia: an 8-year open cohort analysis of the Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System by Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta, Muluken Kumera Didisa, Yohannes Baye, Eyerusalem Tamiru, Gezaheng Mengesha, Lencho Kajela Solbana

“…Objective This study aimed to investigate the trends and factors associated with congenital anomalies (CAs) among newborns in Eastern Ethiopia from 2015 to 2022.Design Open cohort study.Setting The Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (KHDSS), which is located in the Kersa district of the Oromia region in Eastern Ethiopia, covering 24 kebeles.Population Newborns registered at birth in the database of the KHDSS site in Eastern Ethiopia.Methods The KHDSS tracks demographic and health changes in the community. …”
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Effect of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy on the Incidence of Tuberculosis among Seropositive Children Attending HIV/AIDS Care in Two General Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021 by Fassikaw Kebede, Birhanu Kebede, Tsehay Kebede, Melaku Agmasu

“…This study aimed to assess the effect of isoniazid preventive therapy on the incidence of tuberculosis for seropositive children in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods. A facility-based retrospective follow-up was employed for reviewing 421 files from 1 January 2015 up to 30 December 2019. …”
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Harvesting Solar Energy: Prediction of Daily Global Horizontal Irradiance Using Artificial Neural Networks and Assessment of Electrical Energy of Photovoltaic at North Eastern Ethiopia by Tegenu A. Woldegiyorgis, Abera D. Assamnew, Gezahegn A. Desalegn, Sentayehu Y. Mossie

“…ABSTRACT The difficulty and high price of measuring devices make the utilization of solar energy impractical, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. Because of its variability and nonlinear characteristics, it needs accurate prediction techniques in a specific location. …”
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Goiter and Its Associated Factors among Adolescent High School Girls at Tach Armachiho District, Northwest Ethiopia: An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Belaynew Mesfin, Bisrat Misganaw, Melkamu Tamir Hunegnaw, Esmael Ali Muhammad

“…Introduction. In Ethiopia, iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) is a major public health problem. …”
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Compassion fatigue and associated factors among nurses working in Jimma Zone public hospitals, southwest Ethiopia: A facility based cross-sectional study by Duguma Debela Ganeti, Bikila Dereje Fufa, Ebissa Bayana Kebede, Sheka Shemsi Seid, Birhanu Wogane Ilala, Nuritu Bacha Benti, Yeshitila Belay Belachew

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Occurrence of Virulence Genes and Antimicrobial Resistance of E. coli O157:H7 Isolated from the Beef Carcass of Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia by Habtamu Yalew Ayenew, Birhan Agmas Mitiku, Tesfaye Sisay Tesema

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Status of Soil Acidity under Different Land Use Types and Soil Depths: The Case of Hojje Watershed of Gomibora District, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia by Tesfaye Abure

“…In the humid regions of Ethiopia, soil productivity and fertility are significantly affected by soil acidity, which is connected to infertility and mineral toxicity. …”
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Early Postnatal Care Utilization and Associated Factors Among Women Who Give Birth in the Last Six Weeks in Hosanna Town, Southern Ethiopia, 2022 by Sintayehu Worku, Merga Dheresa, Tilahun Ali, Mengistu Lodebo

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Comparison of Chest Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging Patterns and Severity among COVID-19 Patients during the First and Fourth Waves in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Lensa Million Baharu, Amir Alwan, Seife Teferi Dellie, Tesfaye Kebede Legesse, Kibruyisfaw Weldeab Abore

“…There is no published literature done in Ethiopia to examine whether there is any difference in chest computed tomography (CT) findings of COVID-19 patients during the first and fourth waves. …”
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Evaluation of Waste Stabilization Pond Efficiency and Its Effluent Water Quality: a Case Study of Kito Furdisa Campus, Jimma University, Southwest Ethiopia by Belay Desye, Biniam Belete, Embay Amare Alemseged, Yonas Angaw, Zinabu Asfaw Gebrezgi

“…In developing countries, including Ethiopia, only a small proportion of the wastewater is being treated. …”
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