Determinants of tuberculosis treatment failure in public health facilities of Jigjiga Town, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia: A multi-center case-control study by Nasir Tayib Nur, Yadeta Dessie, Samuel Demissie Darcho, Samrawit Berihun, Behailu Hawulte Ayele

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Association between wasting and inadequate breastfeeding practices among infants under six months in SNNPR and Somali regions of Ethiopia: A multilevel cross-sectional study. by Bethel Getachew, Yemane Berhane, Yadeta Dessie, Walelegn W Yallew, Hanna Y Berhane, Sunny S Kim

“…This study assessed the association between wasting and breastfeeding practices among infants under six months of age in the SNNPR and Somali regions of Ethiopia.<h4>Methods</h4>The study used data from a large feasibility study conducted in the SNNPR and Somali regions of Ethiopia, from August-September 2021. …”
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The Effects of Concentrate Supplement Levels on Feed Utilization and Red Meat Production of Blackhead Somali Sheep Fed Natural Pasture Grass Hay as a Basal Diet by Shashie Ayele Yimenu, Mengistu Urge Letta

“…Objectives This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of concentrate supplementation levels on feed utilization and red meat production in Blackhead Somali sheep (BHS) fed natural pasture grass hay as a basal diet. …”
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Assessment of COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among healthcare workers in selected health facilities of the Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study conducted in 2021 by Maereg Wolde, Trhas Tadesse Berhe, Addisalem Melesse, Rachana Sharma, Hnin Su Mon, Tesfaye Simireta, Hailemariam Addisu, Yosef Wassihun

“…Despite global data on HCWs’ vaccine uptake, information about vaccination among HCWs in the Somali Region, Ethiopia, is scarce.Objective This study aimed to assess COVID-19 uptake and determinant factors for HCWs in the Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia, 2021.Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 20 October 2021 to 30 October 2021, involving 440 systematically selected participants. …”
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Attitudes toward Female Circumcision among Men and Women in Two Districts in Somalia: Is It Time to Rethink Our Eradication Strategy in Somalia? by Abdi A. Gele, Bente P. Bø, Johanne Sundby

“…A purposive sampling of 24 Somalis, including activists and practitioners, men and women, was conducted in Somalia. …”
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Turkey’s Role in Somalia’s Peace and Development Process by Oktay Bingöl

“…The critiques are focused on Turkey’s work in isolation from the international community, unawareness of Somali’s realities, the lack of institutional capacity and a long term strategy. …”
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Study of Radioclinical and Risk Factors of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: A Retrospective Analysis of Patients Presenting to a Tertiary Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia by Adam BA, Osman AA, Sheikh Hassan M, Sidow NO, Osman Hidig MF, Mohamed AA, Ibrahim AA, Mohamed SA, Mohamed YG, Ahmed SA, Jeele MOO, Hassan MO

“…Bakar Ali Adam,1,2 Ahmed Adam Osman,3 Mohamed Sheikh Hassan,1,2 Nor Osman Sidow,1 Mohamed Farah Osman Hidig,1 Abdulkadir Ahmed Mohamed,1 Abdiwahid Ahmed Ibrahim,1 Said Abdi Mohamed,1 Yahye Garad Mohamed,3 Said Abdirahman Ahmed,4 Mohamed Osman Omar Jeele,5 Mohamed Omar Hassan4 1Department of Neurology, Mogadishu Somali Turkish Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; 2Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Mogadishu University, Mogadishu, Somalia; 3Department of Radiology, Mogadishu Somali Turkish Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; 4Department of Cardiology, Mogadishu Somali Turkish Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; 5Department of Internal Medicine, Mogadishu Somali Turkish Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, SomaliaCorrespondence: Bakar Ali Adam, Email atiika2009@gmail.comBackground: Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot in the dural venous sinuses or cerebral veins. …”
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Pyogenic Granuloma of the Larynx: A Case Report by Moallim Hussein AA, Sheikh OA, Mukhtar AA, Abdi IA, Ahmed NM, Mohamed SS, Kahiye MA, Nur MA, Asseyr AF

“…Abdullahi Ali Moallim Hussein,1 Omar Adam Sheikh,2 Abdiwahab Abdirahman Mukhtar,3 Intisar Ahmed Abdi,4 Nasra Mohamed Ahmed,5 Shukri Said Mohamed,6 Mohamed Ali Kahiye,7 Mohamed Abdikarim Nur,8 Abdullahi Farah Asseyr9 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Welcare Specialty Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; 2Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Somali National University, Mogadishu, Somalia; 3Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital, Eastern Cape, South Africa; 4Department of Anesthesia, Welcare Specialty Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; 5Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Somali National University, Mogadishu, Somalia; 6Department of Pediatric Surgery, Mogadishu Somali Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdo&gbreve;an Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; 7Department of Pathology, Sahan Pathology Lab, Mogadishu, Somalia; 8Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Somali National University, Mogadishu, Somalia; 9Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Welcare Specialty Hospital, Mogadishu, SomaliaCorrespondence: Omar Adam Sheikh, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Somali National University, 21 October Road, Waberi, Mogadishu, Somalia, Tel +252615950095, Email qooje@snu.edu.soIntroduction: Pyogenic granulomas are benign, painless vascular tumors on the skin and mucosal surfaces. …”
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Rapid assessment of pre-service midwifery education in conflict settings: findings from a cross-sectional study in Nigeria and Somalia by Emilia Iwu, Shatha Elnakib, Hawa Abdullahi, Rejoice Helma Abimiku, Charity Maina, Asia Mohamed, Kazeem Olalekan Ayodeji, George Odonye, Rifkatu Sunday, Maryan Abdulkadir Ahmed, Mohamed Ahmed Omar, Abdirisak A. Dalmar, Emilie Grant, Hannah Tappis

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Assessing One Health integration in Somalia’s school curriculum for future pandemic preparedness by Ahmed Abdulkadir Hassan-Kadle, Aamir Muse Osman, Abas Mohamed Sharif

“…Additionally, a questionnaire was used to survey 53 Somali primary and secondary teachers across disciplines to assess the integration of OH, explore inclusion strategies, and gather perspectives on challenges and approaches. …”
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The Ethnic Hierarchy of the Taxi Industry: Structural Changes and Social Mobility Among Migrant Drivers by Helga Hiim Stålhane

“…This article shows the existence of an ethnic hierarchy in the Oslo taxi industry, primarily between Pakistani and Somali drivers, and it unpacks the elements that shape this hierarchy. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Infections among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Single-Centre Study in Somalia by Mohamed Osman Omar Jeele, Rukia Omar Barei Addow, Faduma Nur Adan, Liban Hassan Jimale

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Unveiling the Burden of Pruritus: Its Prevalence and Impact on Sleep Quality in Hemodialysis Patients in Somalia by Jeele MOO, Adam AM, Addow ROB

“…Mohamed Osman Omar Jeele,1 Abdisamad Mohamed Adam,1 Rukia Omar Barei Addow2 1Department of Internal Medicine, Mogadishu Somali Turkish Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; 2Department of Public Health, Horseed International University, Mogadishu, SomaliaCorrespondence: Mohamed Osman Omar Jeele, Department of Internal Medicine, Mogadishu Somali Turkish Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia, Tel +252615775226, Email drjeele@gmail.comIntroduction: Despite its ubiquity, pruritus is frequently underreported and inadequately handled in healthcare settings, such as Somalia. …”
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Geographic distribution and demographic factors associated with use of a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) in Ethiopia by Mintesnot Tenkir Teni, Travis Loux, Ness Sandoval, Anne Sebert Kuhlmann

“…Results: LARC uptake was 8% among the study population, with Afar and Somali regions having the lowest uptake. There was a statistically significant positive spatial autocorrelation for LARC uptake (Moran’s I= 0.308, p<0.001). …”
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Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in an Urban Area of Eastern Ethiopia by Kefyalew Addis Alene, Abdulahi Mohamed Dohe

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Piracy around the Horn of Africa by Joshua Ho

“…In the longer term, the root causes of piracy and the grievances of the Somali people have to be addressed. In particular, there is a need to restore law and order in Somalia by supporting moderate leaders in their attempts to create a representative government.…”
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Magnitude and determinants of intimate partner violence against women in Somalia: evidence from the SDHS survey 2020 dataset by Abdirizak Hassan Abokor, Omer Adam Farih, Mustafe Abdillahi Ali, Christophe Chesneau, Abdisalam Hassan Muse

“…Methods Data from the Somali Demographic and Health Survey (SDHS) 2020 were analyzed. …”
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The Link between Overweight/Obesity and Noncommunicable Diseases in Ethiopia: Evidences from Nationwide WHO STEPS Survey 2015 by Bedilu Alamirie Ejigu, Fentanesh Nibret Tiruneh

“…While being underweight (AOR = 0.6; 95% CI: 0.5–0.7), living in the Afar, Somali, and Tigray regions were negatively associated with hypertension. …”
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Epizooties et géographie du commerce du bétail dans la Corne d’Afrique by Géraldine Pinauldt

“…Livestock exports to the middle eastern countries, all along the 20th century, have organised society and territory of the northern somali region. During the 90's, this system has been challenged by both political turmoils in the whole horn of africa region, and a severe sanitary ban on livestock exports imposed by the middle eastern countries. …”
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Midwives' Experiences in Providing Care and Counselling to Women with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Related Problems by Elisabeth Isman, Amina Mahmoud Warsame, Annika Johansson, Sarah Fried, Vanja Berggren

“…The most prominent challenge is the perception that FGM is an important part of the culture and from this point of view the midwives work is apprehended as interfering and subverting the Somali culture. Having personal experience of FGM emerged as a benefit when counselling women. …”
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