Individual and community level maternal factors for zero-dose children in Ethiopia using mini-EDHS 2019: a mixed effects model by Anteneh Kassa Yalew, Werkneh Melkie Tilahun, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Tigabu Kidie Tesfie, Muluken Chanie Agimas, Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke, Worku Necho Asferie, Moges Tadesse Abebe

“…But the efforts to identify the factors contributing to the zero-dose children are not well addressed in Ethiopia.Objectives To assess individual and community-level maternal factors of zero-dose children in Ethiopia using mini-Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey 2019.Methods A secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study was used among a total of 3208 participants. …”
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Developing and evaluating human-centered design solutions for enhancing maternal health service utilization among vulnerable pregnant women in Oromia, Ethiopia: Study protocol for... by Habtamu Tamene, Bee-Ah Kang, Daryl Stephens, Yihunie Lakew, Rajiv Rimal

“…Our findings will be disseminated to the Ethiopian Ministry of Health and its partners to inform large-scale implementation at the national level.…”
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Prediction model for unfavorable treatment outcome for complicated sever acute malnutrition (SAM) in under five children admitted in hospitals at Amhara Region by Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Zelalem Alamrew Anteneh, Tilahun Degu Tsega, Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed, Chalachew Yenew

“…BackgroundSevere acute malnutrition (SAM) affects 45 million children worldwide, with 14.89% of Ethiopian children under five suffering from it. This study validates a prediction model and develops risk scores for unfavorable treatment outcomes in SAM patients, addressing the scarcity of risk assessment tools in low-income settings and providing clinicians with a practical tool to improve decision-making.MethodsA cohort study was conducted among 915 SAM children hospitalized with SAM hospitals in Amhara Region. …”
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Influence of gestational weight gain on baby’s birth weight in Addis Ababa, Central Ethiopia: a follow-up study by Andrew Hayen, Yadeta Dessie, Maralyn Foureur, Fekede Asefa, Allison Cummins

“…However, information regarding the influence of GWG on birth weight is lacking from the Ethiopian setting.Objective This study aimed to determine the influence of GWG and other maternal-related factors on birth weight in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Design and methods A cohort of pregnant women who received the first antenatal care before or at 16 weeks of gestation in health centres in Addis Ababa were followed from 10 January 2019 to 25 September 2019. …”
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Nutritional and anti-nutritional evaluation of injera made from Sorghum, Rice, Teff, and Flaxseed flours using D-optimal mixture design by Moges Amtataw, Estifanos Kassahun, Solomon Tibebu, Tadele Andargie, Takele Ayanaw, Agimassie Agazie, Mesfin Wogayehu, Abebaw Teshome, Sadik Jemal, Deginet Teferi

“…Abstract Injera, a fermented staple food traditionally made from Teff flour, is a key part of the Ethiopian diet, with nearly all Ethiopians eating it at least once daily. …”
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Survival Status and Predictors of Mortality among Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients in Saint Peter’s Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Mikyas Arega Muluneh, Abayneh Birlie Zeru, Behailu Tariku Derseh, Abebaw Molla Kebede

“…However, supporting evidence is limited in the study area after the Ethiopian national strategic plan for tuberculosis prevention and control is started. …”
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Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of root system architecture traits in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) at the seedling stage by Muluken Enyew, Mulatu Geleta, Kassahun Tesfaye, Amare Seyoum, Tileye Feyissa, Admas Alemu, Cecilia Hammenhag, Anders S. Carlsson

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Practice of balanced scorecard implementation and its contributing factors among public primary hospital professionals in Central Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia by Seid Yeshaw, Seid Yeshaw, Geta Asrade, Asebe Hagos, Muluken Genetu Chanie, Nigusu Worku

“…However, no evidence or study indicates the implementation of BSC practice in the Ethiopian context. Thus, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of BSC implementation practice and associated factors among healthcare providers at public primary hospitals in the Central Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia.MethodsA mixed methods study was carried out at public primary hospitals from May 25 to June 26, 2022, in Central Gondar zone with 404 study participants. …”
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Spatial co-distribution of tuberculosis prevalence and low BCG vaccination coverage in Ethiopia by Haileab Fekadu Wolde, Archie C. A. Clements, Beth Gilmour, Kefyalew Addis Alene

“…This ecological study was conducted using data from a national TB prevalence survey and the Ethiopian demographic and health survey (EDHS) to map the spatial co-distribution of BCG vaccination coverage and TB prevalence. …”
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Trends and contributors of complete continuum of maternal healthcare service utilization in Ethiopia: a multivariate decomposition analyses by Ayal Debie, Molla M. Wassie, Claire T. Roberts, Murthy N. Mittinty, Annabelle Wilson, Jacqueline H. Stephens

“…This study aims to assess trends and contributors for complete CMHS utilization in Ethiopia. Methods Ethiopian Demography and Health Survey (EDHS) 2011–2019 data were used to assess the trends of complete CMHS utilization. …”
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Prediction of CD4 T-Lymphocyte Count Using WHO Clinical Staging among ART-Naïve HIV-Infected Adolescents and Adults in Northern Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study by Abraham Desta Aregay, Kibriti Mehari Kidane, Asfawosen Berhe Aregay, Kiros Ajemu Fenta, Ataklti Gebretsadik Woldegebriel, Hagos Godefay, Tewolde Wubayehu Woldearegay

“…However, correlation between CD4 count and WHO clinical staging is not known in an Ethiopian setting, and hence, the main aim of this study was to assess predictability of CD4 T-lymphocyte count using WHO clinical staging among ART-naïve HIV-infected adolescents and adults in northern Ethiopia. …”
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Neural tube defects in a war-torn Tigray regional state of Ethiopia: a retrospective study of 54,626 deliveries by Birhane Alem Berihu, Afework Mulugeta, Tony Magana, Masresha Tessema, Tafere Gebreegziabher, Yibrah Berhe, Abadi Leul Welderufael, Hayelom Kebede Mekonen

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Assessment of the magnitude, economic impact, and factors associated with expired veterinary pharmaceuticals in animal health facilities in South Wollo, Ethiopia by Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha, Ermias Belay Mekonnen, Abebe Tesfaye Gessese, Kassahun Berrie, Achenef Melaku Beyene, Bereket Dessalegn

“…To mitigate the expiration rate of veterinary pharmaceuticals, collaboration among multidisciplinary veterinary professionals, the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority, pharmaceutical supply chain agency, and researchers is essential.…”
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Extent, Distribution, and Causes of Soil Acidity under Subsistence Farming System and Lime Recommendation: The Case in Wolaita, Southern Ethiopia by Fanuel Laekemariam, Kibebew Kibret

“…Soil acidity is one of the most important environmental threats to the Ethiopian highlands where the livelihood of the majority of people is reliant on agriculture. …”
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Geospatial mapping to assess the distribution and determinants of zero dose vaccination status hot spots among children in Ethiopia using EDHS 2019: Spatial and geographical weight... by Muluken Chanie Agimas, Meron Asmamaw, Melese Kebede Hailu, Tigabu Kidie, Habtamu Wagnew Abuhay, Getaneh Awoke Yismaw, Nebiyu Mekonnen Derseh

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess the distribution and determinants of zero dose vaccination status hot spots among children in Ethiopia using Ethiopian demographic health survey 2019.<h4>Methods</h4>A secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study was used among a total of 3208 participants. …”
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Ensemble learning to predict short birth interval among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: evidence from EDHS 2016–2019 by Jenberu Mekurianew Kelkay, Deje Sendek Anteneh, Henok Dessie Wubneh, Abraham Dessie Gessesse, Gebeyehu Fassil Gebeyehu, Kalkidan Kassahun Aweke, Mikiyas Birhanu Ejigu, Mathias Amare Sendeku, Kirubel Adrissie Barkneh, Hasset Girma Demissie, Wubshet D. Negash, Birku Getie Mihret

“…Methods A secondary data analysis of Ethiopian demographic health servey from 2016 to 2019 was performed. a total of weighted sample of 12,573 women in the reproductive age group was included in this study. …”
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Comparative growth kinetics and drug susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis lineages prevalent in Ethiopia: implications for tuberculosis treatment and management by Tesfaye Gebreyohannis Hailemariam, Tesfaye Gebreyohannis Hailemariam, Melaku Tilahun, Abay Atnafu, Tesfaye Gelanew, Tewodros Tariku Gebresilase, Mekdes Alemu Tola, Abaysew Ayele, Shewki Moga Siraj, Workineh Shibeshi, Kidist Bobosha, Liya Wassie, Yonas Hirutu, Ephrem Engidawork

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Effects of Environmental Factors on Carbon Stocks of Dry Evergreen Afromontane Forests of the Choke Mountain Ecosystem, Northwestern Ethiopia by Fikirte Asrat, Teshome Soromessa, Tesefaye Bekele, Rama Mohan Kurakalva, Sravya Sai Guddeti, David Russel Smart, Kristine Steger

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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... 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

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Assessment of Some Physicochemical Parameters and Heavy Metals in Hand-Dug Well Water Samples of Kafta Humera Woreda, Tigray, Ethiopia by Kiros Gebremichail Gebresilasie, Goitom Gebreyohannes Berhe, Amanual Hadera Tesfay, Samuel Estifanos Gebre

“…Generally, the concentrations of most physicochemical parameters of the hand-dug well water samples of Kafta Humera Woreda were within the permissible limit of World Health Organization and Ethiopian Standard Agency guideline for drinking water. …”
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