The effect of psychosocial stimulation on the development, nutrition, and treatment outcomes of hospitalised children with severe acute malnutrition in Southern Ethiopia: a cluster randomised control trial: EPSoSAMC study by Tesfalem Teshome Tessema, Andamlak Gizaw Alamdo, Eyoel B. Mekonnen, Tewodros G. Yirtaw, Fanna A. Debele, Teklu Gemechu, Tefera Belachew

“…A cluster-randomised controlled trial was conducted among health facilities that provide inpatient care for children with SAM in Silti Zone, Ethiopia. Fifty-eight children enrolled in the intervention facilities were provided stimulation intervention during their inpatient care and for 6 months after discharge. …”
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Prevalence and Determinants of Diarrheal Diseases among Under-Five Children in Horo Guduru Wollega Zone, Oromia Region, Western Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Kefalew Alemayehu, Lemessa Oljira, Melake Demena, Abdi Birhanu, Dasselegn Workineh

“…Diarrheal diseases are the leading cause of preventable death, especially among under-five children in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Although efforts have been made to reduce the morbidity and mortality resulting from diarrheal diseases, there is scarce information on the progress of the interventions against the burdens. …”
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Acceptance of multiple micronutrient supplementations (MMS) and iron and folic acid supplement utilisation among pregnant and lactating women in the rural part of Ethiopia, 2022: a cross-sectional study by Zewdie Birhanu, Menen Tsegaw, Stanley Chitekwe, Ramadhani Noor, Rachana Sharma, Finina Abebe, Yordanos Tadesse Kidanemariam, Ahmednasir Abdi, Hiwot Getachew, Asli Hassan Aden, Tesfaye Chuko, Tariku Dejene, Ahmed Mohammed Dawd

“…Objective To assess the acceptance of multiple micronutrient supplements and current iron and folic acid supplement utilisation among pregnant and lactating women in rural Ethiopia.Design Community-based cross-sectional study using a mixed method.Setting This study was carried out in five regions (Oromia, Gambela, Sidama, SNNPR (Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region) and Somali) of Ethiopia, 2022. …”
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Effect of Nutrition Education Based on Health Belief Model on Nutritional Knowledge and Dietary Practice of Pregnant Women in Dessie Town, Northeast Ethiopia: A Cluster Randomized Control Trial by Tona Zema Diddana, Gezahegn Nigusse Kelkay, Amanuel Nana Dola, Abinet Arega Sadore

“…Background. In Ethiopia, poor dietary practice among pregnant women ranges from 39.3 to 66.1%. …”
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Determinants of infertility among married women who attend gynecologic unit at health facilities of Gamo Zone and South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia: a case control study by Firehiwot Haile, Selamawit Gebeyehu, Hanan Abdulkadir, Yordanos Gizachew, Mesrach Hailu

“…Purpose To identify determinants of infertility among married women who attend care at public health facilities of Gamo Zone and South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Patients and methods An Institution-based un-matched case–control study was conducted from May 1, 2022-May 30, 2023G.C. …”
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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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Assessing fecal contamination from human and environmental sources using Escherichia coli as an indicator in rural eastern Ethiopian households—a cross-sectional study from the EXC... by Loïc Deblais, Loïc Deblais, Belisa Usmael Ahmedo, Amanda Ojeda, Bahar Mummed, Yuke Wang, Yitagele Terefe Mekonnen, Yenenesh Demisie Weldesenbet, Kedir A. Hassen, Mussie Brhane, Sarah McKune, Arie H. Havelaar, Song Liang, Gireesh Rajashekara, Gireesh Rajashekara, Gireesh Rajashekara

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Compost and biochar application to acidic soils in a hot submoist tropical environment improves the forage yield and quality of Desho grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin.) by Seyifu Shifa, Mohammed Worku, Abegaz Beyene

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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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Adherence to implementing physical distancing and other COVID-19 preventive measures and its barriers among adults in Arba Minch town, Southwest Ethiopia: A lesson learned from the pandemic. by Teklu Wegayehu, Tsegaye Yohannes, Chuchu Churko, Alemayehu Bekele, Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw

“…This study is, therefore, documenting these gaps among people in Arba Minch town, South Ethiopia.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a community-based cross-sectional survey and qualitative study at Arba Minch in June 2020. …”
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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 &lt;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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