Appropriate Complementary Feeding Practice and Its Associated Factors among Mothers Who Have Children Aged between 6 and 24 Months in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Asrat Hailu Dagne, Shimeles Biru Zewude, Abenezer Melkie Semahegn

“…The proportion and determinant factors of appropriate complementary feeding practices identified by different studies were inconsistent in Ethiopia. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the pooled proportion and determinants of appropriate complementary feeding practices among mothers. …”
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Assessment of Maternal Satisfaction and Associated Factors among Parturients Who Underwent Cesarean Delivery under Spinal Anesthesia at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019 by Samuel Debas Bayable, Seid Adem Ahmed, Girmay Fitiwi Lema, Debas Yaregal Melesse

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Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: Magnitude, Associated Factors, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern by Mekuria Edae, Zelalem Teklemariam, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Degu Abate

“…However, there is no guideline which recommends routine screening of pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria in most of developing countries including Ethiopia. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the magnitude, associated factors, and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women. …”
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Cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii Glover: Aphididae) influence associated to water hyacinth nutrient (Pontederia crassipes Mart.: Pontederiaceae) in lath house conditions in Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia by Tatek Kassu, Emana Getu, Diriba Muleta

“…The findings of the current study revealed that the cotton aphid affected the water hyacinth in the lath house conditions in Ethiopia.…”
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Length of hospital stay and its factor associated among neonates with perinatal asphyxia in the Northwest Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia 2023: a multicentre retrospective cross-sectional study by Gezahagn Demsu Gedefaw, Asnake Tadesse Abate, Degalem Tilahun Worku, Mulugeta Endalamaw Ayenew, Dawit Tesfaye Daka

“…Objective To determine the length of hospital stay and related factors in newborns with perinatal asphyxia in comprehensive specialised hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia.Design A multicentre institutional-based cross-sectional study.Setting Tertiary hospitals in Northwest Amhara Regional State, Northwest Ethiopia, from 1 to 30 December 2023.Participants A total of 609 neonates with perinatal asphyxia were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of selected public hospitals in Northwest Amhara from September 2018 to October 2023.Outcome measures Length of hospital stay and associated factors in newborns with perinatal asphyxia were noted.Results A total of 609 newborns with perinatal asphyxia were included in this study. …”
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Prevalence and Determinants of Peripheral Neuropathy among Type 2 Adult Diabetes Patients Attending Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia, 2019, an Institutional-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Daba Abdissa, Nigusse Hamba, Kumsa Kene, Deriba Abera Bedane, Guluma Etana, Dassalegn Muleta, Asfaw Gerbi

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Child Night Blindness and Bitot’s Spots Are Public Health Problems in Lay Armachiho District, Central Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Ajebew Bantihun, Kedir Abdela Gonete, Azeb Atnafu Getie, Asmamaw Atnafu

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Admission outcomes and their associated factors among children admitted to the paediatric emergency unit within 24 hours of Dilla University Referral Hospital, Ethiopia, 2023: a cross-sectional study by Binyam Tariku Seboka, Tomas Yeheyis, Yihenew Ayehu Dessie, Samuel Jigso Dube, Abel Desalegn Demeke, Mekdes Mekonnen Feleke, Abdo Hajo Jarso, Asresu Feleke Bati, Etaferaw Udo, Selam Tadele Markos, Chalachew Kassaw, Amdehiwot Aynalem Debebe, Ephrem Geja Gechere

“…Background Children in paediatric emergency units are those who need special attention, and unless treated early, they are a vulnerable population to unwanted outcomes like death, discharge against medical advice or referral to other institutions within 24 hours.Objectives To assess admission outcomes and their associated factors among children admitted to the paediatric emergency unit of Dilla University Referral Hospital, Ethiopia, 2023.Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study design was employed among children admitted to the paediatric emergency unit at Dilla University Referral Hospital from 8 May 2023 to 8 June 2023. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) on Tuberculosis Incidence and Predictors of Tuberculosis among Adult Patients Enrolled on ART in Nekemte Town, Western Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Gemechu Tiruneh, Alemayehu Getahun, Emiru Adeba

“…A retrospective cohort study centering on two institutions in Nekemte town, Western Ethiopia, was employed. Secondary data of 600 medical records were analyzed by Cox regression. …”
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Effectiveness of Propofol versus Dexamethasone for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital and Yekatit 12th Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Abere Tilahun Bantie, Wosenyeleh Admasu, Sintayehu Mulugeta, Abera Regassa Bacha, Desalegn Getnet Demsie

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Effect of alcohol consumption on haemoglobin level among non-pregnant reproductive age women in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional secondary data analysis of the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey by Melese Linger Endalifer, Gedefaw Diress

“…Objective The aim of this study was to assess the effect of alcohol consumption on haemoglobin levels among non-pregnant reproductive age women using national representative data.Method A secondary data analysis was conducted using data from the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey. The main outcome of interest was anaemia defined as a haemoglobin value <12 g/which was measured using HemoCue, and adjusted for both altitude and smoking status. …”
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Practice and factors affecting informed consent among healthcare workers for major surgical procedures at Gurage zone hospitals, South Ethiopia, 2022: a facility-based cross-sectional study by Haimanot Abebe, Bitew Tefera Zewudie, Yibeltal Mesfin, Shegaw Geze Tenaw, Daniel Tsega, Bogale Chekole, Zebene Mekonnen, Shegaw Tesfa Mengist, Agere Aynalem, Tadele Lankrew, Yihenew Sewale, Muche Argaw, Tadesse Sahle

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Assessing the resilience of child immunisation programmes using geospatial modelling and interrupted time series analysis in Ethiopia and Kenya amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: tracking coverage and identifying key challenges by McEwen Khundi, Themba Mzembe, Michael Give Chipeta, Chimwemwe Chifungo, Nyovani Janet Madise, Chifuniro Somanje Mankhwala, Tabitha Ngwira, Maame B Peterson

“…In Ethiopia, a subnational assessment reveals that full vaccination coverage remained relatively stable, with significant changes observed in the southeast regions of Somali and Dire Dawa. …”
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Determinants of Anemia among HIV-Positive Children on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Attending Hospitals of North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2019: A Case-Control Study by Biruk Beletew, Ayelign Mengesha, Mohammed Ahmed, Awet Fitwi, Mesfin Wudu

“…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. …”
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Knowledge of Preconception Care and Associated Factors among Healthcare Providers Working in Public Health Institutions in Awi Zone, North West Ethiopia, 2019: Institutional-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Mahlet Million Bekele, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Mezgebu Mihret Kefale, Simachew Animen Bante

“…Nevertheless, this area still faces implementation problems in most of the developing countries including Ethiopia. Objective. To assess the knowledge of preconception care and associated factors among healthcare providers working in public health institutions in Awi zone, North West Ethiopia. …”
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Magnitude of Anemia and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Public Hospitals of Ilu Abba Bora Zone, South West Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Adamu Kenea, Efrem Negash, Lemi Bacha, Negash Wakgari

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Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice and Its Associated Factors among Mothers of Infants Less Than Six Months of Age in Debre Tabor Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Getachew Arage, Haileyesus Gedamu

“…However, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding is very low in many developing countries including Ethiopia. Objectives. The study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice and its associated factors among infants aged six months in Debre Tabor town. …”
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On-Time Appointment Keeping and Associated Factors among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Adult Patients Accessing Antiretroviral Therapy at Health Centers in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019 by Mengistie Kassahun Tariku, Abebe Habtamu Belete, Daniel Tarekegn Worede, Sewnet Wongiel Misikir

“…The magnitude of on-time appointment keeping among HIV-positive adult patients was not identified in Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess on-time appointment keeping and associated factors among human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients accessing antiretroviral therapy in the East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Incidence and factors associated with postoperative headache among adult elective surgical patients at the university of gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, northwest Ethiopia, 2022: a prospective follow-up study by Sitotaw Tesfa Zegeye, Habtu Adane Aytolign, Zemenay Ayinie Mekonnen, Seid Adem Ahmed

“…Objective This study aimed to assess the incidence and associated factors of postoperative headache among adult elective surgical patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Northwest Ethiopia, April 9 to 20 June 2022. Methods An institution -based follow- up study was conducted from April 9 to June 20, 2022, at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, after ethical approval and 424 patients were included. …”
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Utilization and Predictors of Maternal Health Care Services among Women of Reproductive Age in Hawassa University Health and Demographic Surveillance System Site, South Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Elsabet Shudura, Amanuel Yoseph, Alemu Tamiso

“…This study assessed the utilization and predictors of maternal health care services among women of the reproductive age in Hawassa Health and Demographic Surveillance System site, South Ethiopia, 2019. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 682 women of the reproductive age from January to February, in 2019. …”
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