Emergency and critical care medicine residents’ competency to identify patient ventilator asynchrony using a mechanical ventilator waveform analysis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a multicenter cross-sectional study by Wegderes Bogale, Merahi Kefyalew, Finot Debebe

“…Mechanical ventilator waveform analysis is a non-invasive and reliable way of identifying PVAs for which advanced methods of identifying PVA are lacking; however, it has not been well studied in residents working in developing setups like Ethiopia. Objectives to assess Emergency and Critical Care Medicine (ECCM) Residents’ competency and associated factors to identify PVA using mechanical ventilator (MV) waveform analysis at Saint Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC) and Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital (TASH). …”
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Isolation of Extended-Spectrum β-lactamase- (ESBL-) Producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae from Patients with Community-Onset Urinary Tract Infections in Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia by Mengistu Abayneh, Getnet Tesfaw, Alemseged Abdissa

“…To assess the prevalence and antibiotics resistance patterns of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae from community-onset urinary tract infections in Jimma University Specialized hospital, Southwest Ethiopia, 2016. Methodology. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted, and a total of 342 urine samples were cultured on MacConkey agar for the detection of etiologic agents. …”
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Umbilical cord care practices and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last six months in hetosa district, Arsi zone, Ethiopia 2021: Community-based mixed design by Genat Balcha Abdi, Bekalu Kassie Alemu, Tensae KassaYizengaw, Beker Ahmed Hussein

“…Objective: To assess umbilical cord care practices and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last six months in Hetosa district, Arsi zone, Ethiopia, 2021. Methods: A mixed-type cross-sectional study design was conducted in the Hetosa district of Arsi zone, from April 15 to May 15, 2021, with 550 mothers using a systematic random sampling technique for quantitative study. …”
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Prevalence, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern, and Associated Factors of Urinary Tract Infections among Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women at Public Health Facilities, Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study by Degu Abate, Dadi Marami, Shiferaw Letta

“…To compare the prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the bacteria and associated factors of urinary tract infections among pregnant and nonpregnant women attending public health facilities, Harar, Eastern Ethiopia. Methods. A health facility-based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among 651 randomly selected women from public health facilities, Harar, Eastern Ethiopia, between February 2017 and December 2017. …”
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Prevalence of anaemia and its associated factors among HIV-infected adults at the time of ART initiation at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: a retrospective cross-sectional study by Agazhe Aemro, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Mulugeta Wassie, Basazinew Chekol

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Factors associated with essential newborn care practice among obstetric care providers in public hospitals in Gamo, Gofa, and Wolayta zones, southern Ethiopia: A facility-based cross-sectional study, 2022. by Samuel Shanko Salo, Eshetu Yisihak Ukumo, Manaye Yihune Teshale

“…Unfortunately, observational techniques were not used to examine basic essential newborn care practice among obstetric care providers in Ethiopia. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate factors related to essential newborn care practice using observational techniques among obstetric care providers in public hospitals in the Gamo, Gofa, and Wolayta zones, southern Ethiopia.…”
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Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) and Animal Owners’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Towards the Disease in Selected Districts of East Wollega Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia by Abdisa Mitiku Danu, Abriham Kebede Deresa, Chala Guyassa Dinagde

“…Accordingly, a total of 384 serum samples were collected from both crossbreed (70) and local breed (314) cattle from purposively selected districts of East Wollega zone of Western Ethiopia. Competitive enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used for testing glycoprotein antibodies (anti‐gB) for bovine herpes virus‐1 (BoHV‐1) virus in collected serum, and the obtained data were analysed by multiple logistic regressions by using R software 3.62 version. …”
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Obstetric Danger Signs: Knowledge, Attitude, Health-Seeking Action, and Associated Factors among Postnatal Mothers in Nekemte Town, Oromia Region, Western Ethiopia—A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Misganu Teshoma Regasa, Jote Markos, Ashenafi Habte, Shivaleela P. Upashe

“…However, in Ethiopia, studies are lacking regarding the knowledge level of mothers about obstetric danger signs during pregnancy, child birth, and postnatal periods. …”
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Body mass index changes and predictors among adults living with HIV/AIDS who are on anti-retroviral therapy at Chiro General Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia: a facility-based retrospective cohort study by Sintayehu Amsalu, Tara Wilfong, Sewmehon Amsalu, Abdu Oumer, Berhe Gebremichael

“…However, there is a dearth of information regarding longitudinal changes in body mass index and its predictors among adult PLHIV in Ethiopia, particularly in the study area. This study aimed to assess body mass index changes and their predictors among adults living with HIV/AIDS who were receiving on antiretroviral therapy at Chiro General Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia from August 15, 2023 to September 30, 2023. …”
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Knowledge and Practice of Neonatal Pain Management and Associated Factors among Health Care Providers in Neonatal Intensive Care Units of Public Hospitals in North Shoa Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, 2023 by Abraraw Admasu Jember, Eyosiyas Yeshialem Asefa, Abdurahman Mohammed Ahmed, Addis Yeshitila Kidane

“…Despite recent advancements in the assessment and therapy of children’s pain, a knowledge-to-practice gap still exists especially in developing nations including our country Ethiopia. Objectives. To assess knowledge, practice, and associated factors towards neonatal pain management among health care professionals working at neonatal intensive care units of public hospitals in North Shoa Zone, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia. …”
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Incidence and Associated Factors of Laryngospasm among Pediatric Patients Who Underwent Surgery under General Anesthesia, in University of Gondar Compressive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019: A Cross-Sectional Study by Wubie Birlie Chekol, Debas Yaregal Melesse

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Timely Initiation of Antenatal Care and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending at Wachemo University Nigist Eleni Mohammed Memorial Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hossana, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Dagmawit Tessema, Amanuel Kassu, Amanuel Teshome, Ritbano Abdo

“…This study is aimed at assessing the prevalence of timely initiation of ANC and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Wachemo University Nigist Eleni Mohammed Memorial comprehensive specialized hospital, Hossana, Ethiopia. Methods. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 4, 2022 to May 19, 2022. …”
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Bacterial etiologies, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles and associated factors among patients with otitis media referred to Nekemte Public Health Research and Referral Laboratory Center, Western Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study by Endalu Tesfaye Guteta, Fedasan Alemu Abdi, Seifu Gizaw Feyisa, Betrearon Sileshi Kinfu, Tadese Bekele Tafesse

“…Currently, there is little information on the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of pathogenic bacterial isolates from patients with otitis media in Ethiopia. Methodology A laboratory – based cross-sectional study was conducted from June to September 2023 among 242 patients with otitis media referred to Nekemte Public Health Research and Referral Laboratory Center. …”
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Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminth and Schistosoma mansoni Infection and Their Associated Factors among Hiruy Abaregawi Primary School Children, Rural Debre Tabor, North West Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Lemma Workineh, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Shewaneh Damtie, Tesfaye Andualem, Bizualem Dessie

“…Background. In Ethiopia, 25.3 and 12.3 million school-age children are living in soil-transmitted helminth and schistosomiasis endemic areas, respectively. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Nurses Working in the Adult Intensive-Care Unit and Associated Factors towards the Use of Physical Restraint in Federally Administered Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study by Lielt Mersha Woldekirkos, Tilahun Jiru, Heyria Hussien, Belayneh Shetie

“…This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses working in adult ICU and associated factors towards the use of physical restraints in federally administered hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019. Methods. The study was conducted in ICUs of Federal Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019. …”
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Assessment of Factors Affecting the Implementation of Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness for Treatment of under Five Children by Health Professional in Health Care Facilities in Yifat Cluster in North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Ayele Mamo Abebe, Mesfin Wudu Kassaw, Fikir Alebachew Mengistu

“…Research that examines assessment of factors influencing the implementing the integrated management of neonatal and childhood illnesses (IMCI) strategy in Ethiopia is limited. Objective. To assess factors influencing the implementation of the IMNCI strategy by health professionals in public health institutions of Yifat cluster in North Shewa zone, Ethiopia, 2018. …”
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Liver Enzymes Abnormalities among Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Experienced and HAART Naïve HIV-1 Infected Patients at Debre Tabor Hospital, North West Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study by Melashu Balew Shiferaw, Ketema Tafess Tulu, Amtatachew Moges Zegeye, Amarech Asratie Wubante

“…However, there is limited data regarding this condition including our setting in Ethiopia. Hence, liver enzyme abnormalities among highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) experienced and HAART naïve patients were assessed in this study. …”
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On Farm Evaluation of Eucalyptus globulus Labill Leaf and Chenopodium ambrosioides L. Whole Plant Powder against Storage Insect Pests in Stored Maize at Sokoru District in Jimma Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia by Lelise Tilahun Dufera, Abebe Yimer Tadesse, Waktole Sori Gobena, Chala Gowe Kuyu

“…Maize is the second most widely grown cereal and gaining importance as a highly nutritious crop in Ethiopia. However, it is severely destroyed by storage insect pests and needs further research to minimize losses. …”
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Establishment of Normal Reference Intervals for CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, and CD4+ to CD8+ Ratio of T Lymphocytes in HIV Negative Adults from University of Gondar Hospital, North West Ethiopia by Addisu Gize, Biniam Mathewos, Beyene Moges, Meseret Workineh, Lealem Gedefaw

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Prevalence, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Associated Factors of Streptococcus pneumoniae Colonization Rate among Old-Age Patients with Respiratory Tract Infection Attending Sheik Hassan Yebere Referral and Karamara General Hospitals, Jigjiga, Ethiopia by Surafel Mekuria, Ayichew Seyoum, Zerihun Ataro, Tigist Abebe, Kedir Urgessa

“…However, data on S. pneumoniae among old-aged patients in eastern Ethiopia are limited. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and associated factor of S. pneumoniae colonization among old-aged patients. …”
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