Building a culture of quality in maternal and newborn health: experience from the quality, equity and dignity network in Ethiopia by Anene Tesfa Berhanu, Asebe Amenu Tufa, Seblewengel Lemma, Geremew Gonfa, Theodros Getachew, Desalegn Bekele, Fitsum Kibret, Nehla Djellouli, Tim Colbourn, Tanya Marchant

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Qualitative Insights on Barriers to Receiving a Second Dose of Measles-Containing Vaccine (MCV2), Oromia Region of Ethiopia by Kalkidan Solomon, Brooke N. Aksnes, Abyot Bekele Woyessa, Chala Gari Sadi, Almea M. Matanock, Monica P. Shah, Paulos Samuel, Bekana Tolera, Birhanu Kenate, Abebe Bekele, Tesfaye Deti, Getachew Wako, Amsalu Shiferaw, Yohannes Lakew Tefera, Melkamu Ayalew Kokebie, Tatek Bogale Anbessie, Habtamu Teklie Wubie, Aaron Wallace, Ciara E. Sugerman, Mirgissa Kaba

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Workplace violence and associated factors against nurses working in public hospitals in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede, Agerie Mengistie Zeleke, Jember Ayelgne Beyene, Getanew Kegne Nigate, Worku Chekol Tassew

“…Abstract Background The issue of workplace violence (WPV) directed at nurses is a chronic and global public health concern. Numerous studies on workplace violence in Ethiopia have been conducted; however, the results have been inconsistent. …”
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Joint spatiotemporal modelling of tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus in Ethiopia using a Bayesian hierarchical approach by Legesse Kassa Debusho, Leta Lencha Gemechu

“…Methods Consolidated data on the count of TB case notifications and the number of patients with HIV for four years, 2015-2018, were provided by the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health. The data was analyzed using the Bayesian hierarchical approach, employing joint spatiotemporal modelling. …”
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Assessment of computer vision syndrome and associated factors among employees of Ethio-telecom in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Natnael Gizachew, Teferi Abegaz, Tenaw Demis, Melese Gashaw, Lidetu Demoze

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Synthesizing the impact of armed conflicts on food security, livelihoods and social dynamics in Amhara region, Ethiopia by Jemal Hassen Muhyie, Desalegn Yayeh, Seblewongiel Ayenalem Kidanie, Wubshet Asnake Metekia, Temesgen Tilahun

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Understanding experiences of neglected tropical diseases of the skin: a mixed-methods study to inform intervention development in Ethiopia by Michael Marks, David Mabey, Ruth Canter, Elizabeth Allen, Charles Opondo, Jennifer Palmer, Iris Mosweu, Jacob Novignon, Sinéad Langan, Maria Zuurmond, Catherine Pitt, Stephen L Walker, Dorothy Yeboah-Manu, Tara Mtuy, Rachel L Pullan, Richard Phillips, Daniel Okyere, Anthony Ablordey, Samantha Owen, Portia Boakye Okyere, Kidist Bobosha, Katherine Halliday, Steve Walker, Galana Mamo Ayana, Rachel Pullan, Mirgissa Kaba, Tara B Mtuy, Yaw Amoako, Adwoa Asante-Poku, Abigail Agbanyo, Eric Koka, Joseph Timothy, Yohannes Hailemichael, Abebaw Yeshambel Alemu, Teklu Cherkose, Getachew Kebebew, Fikregabrail Aberra Kassa, Tedros Nigusse, Kibur Engedawork, Zenebu Begna, Abay Waday, Saba Lambert, Katherine Elizabeth Halliday, Endalamaw Gadisa, Vanessa Yardley, Collins Ahorlu, Anita Achiaa Gyekye, Emmanuel Afreh, Esther Amon, Abraham Kwabena Anang, Ruth Dede Tuwor, Giulia D’Odorico, Kibur Engidawork, Mehari Getaneh, Bernadette Morkporkpor, Emmanuel Narh, Dorcas Opai-Tetteh, Yohannes Michael, Amel Mohammed, Fewzia Shikur Mohammed, Shimelis Doni Nigusse, Maja Niksic, Edmond Okloo, Michael Oppong, Lucy Owusu, Ishaque Siam, Ingrid Sobel, Feleke Tilahum, Joseph Tuffour, Abay Woday, Abebaw Yeshambel, Adelaide Forkuo- Boadu, Derrick Kontoh, Jojo Cobbinah

“…Background The WHO and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health have developed strategies to expand and integrate services for co-endemic neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) which manifest in the skin. …”
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Towards Establishing a National Perioperative Quality Improvement Network in LMICs: Implementation Experiences From Ethiopia by Fitsum Kifle, MS, Katherine R. Iverson, MD, Ermiyas Belay, MPH, Elubabor Buno Teko, MD, Abiy Dawit, MHA, Andualem Deneke, MD, Bruce Biccard, PhD, NPQIN Collaboratives, Tewodros Kifleyohanes, Adam Hewitt Smith, Atalel Fentahun, Bereket Zelalem, Bethel Muleye, Bezaye Zemedkun, Brook Demissie, Chris Dodgion, Dereje Zewdu, Desta Galcha, Hyla Kluyts, Kokeb Desta, Masersha G., Mohammed Adem, Natinael Tesfaye, ProfRupert M. Pearse, MD (Res), Salome Maswime, Selam Daniel, Yordanos Mengistu

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Isolation and molecular detection of Peste des petits ruminants virus in an outbreak investigation in Benishangul Gumuz, Ethiopia by Mengesha Abebe, Yimer Lama, Aliy Abdi, Shegu Dereje, Abdeta Debela, Waktole Hika, Hirpa Tola Eyob

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Prevalence of asymptomatic Leishmania donovani infection and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Habtamu Belay, Adugna Abera, Esayas Aklilu, Tesfahun Bishaw, Ayinalem Alemu, Geremew Tasew, Berhanu Erko

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Tetanus Toxoid Immunization Status and Associated Factors among Mothers in Damboya Woreda, Kembata Tembaro Zone, SNNP, Ethiopia by Muluken Dubale Mamoro, Lolemo Kelbiso Hanfore

“…According to Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey of 2016, only 49% of mothers received two tetanus toxoid (TT) injections during their last pregnancy which is below the World Health Organization and Ethiopia Ministry of Health recommendation. …”
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Chronic Energy Deficiency and Its Determinant Factors among Adults Aged 18–59 Years in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Samuel Dagne, Yonatan Menber, Yosef Wassihun, Gedefaw Dires, Atitegeb Abera, Seteamlak Adane, Melese Linger, Zelalem T. Haile

“…Undernutrition during adulthood is a greater risk factor for low productivity, poor health, and mortality. There is limited information on the prevalence and determinants of chronic energy deficiency in Ethiopia. …”
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Rapid Increase in Ownership and Use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets and Decrease in Prevalence of Malaria in Three Regional States of Ethiopia (2006-2007) by Estifanos Biru Shargie, Jeremiah Ngondi, Patricia M. Graves, Asefaw Getachew, Jimee Hwang, Teshome Gebre, Aryc W. Mosher, Pietro Ceccato, Tekola Endeshaw, Daddi Jima, Zerihun Tadesse, Eskindir Tenaw, Richard Reithinger, Paul M. Emerson, Frank O. Richards, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

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Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review by Emmanuel Kah, Che Henry Ngwa, John Njuma Libwea, Marion Keinamma, Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy, Limkile Mpofu, Tchokokam Patricia, Rejoice Uche Obiora, Danga Aloleko Ines, Ngo Valery Ngo, Egbe Henrieta Oneke, Crayton E Bessong, Ngozi Margaret Oguguah, Eman Sobh

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The maternal and newborn health eCohort to track longitudinal care quality: study protocol and survey development by Catherine Arsenault, Katherine Wright, Tefera Taddele, Ashenif Tadele, Anagaw Derseh Mebratie, Firew Tiruneh Tiyare, Rose J. Kosgei, Jacinta Nzinga, Bethany Holt, Irene Mugenya, Emma Clarke-Deelder, Adiam Nega, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Sailesh Mohan, Nompumelelo Gloria Mfeka-Nkabinde, Londiwe Mthethwa, Damen Haile Mariam, Gebeyaw Molla, Theodros Getachew, Prashant Jarhyan, Monica Chaudhry, Munir Kassa, Margaret E. Kruk

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An observational study evaluating the epidemiological and entomological impacts of piperonyl butoxide insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) compared to a combination of indoor residual s... by Banchamlak Tegegne, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Emily R Hilton, Sarah Zohdy, Cecilia Flatley, Kelly M Davis, Amha Worku, Meshesha Balkew, Peter Mumba, Sheleme Chibsa, Jon Eric Tongren, Gudissa Assefa, Achamyelesh Sisay, Dawit Teshome, Mastewal Worku, Mulat Yimer, Melissa Yoshimizu, Isabel Swamidoss, Carla Mapp, Jimee Hwang, Wendy Inouye, Aklilu Seyoum, Dereje Dengela, Sarah M Burnett

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Dietary Solid-state-fermentation product of Bacillus velezensis T23 alleviate hepatic steatosis, oxidative stress, gut barrier damage, and microbiota dysbiosis in juvenile genetica... by Qiang Hao, Rolf Erik Olsen, Einar Ringø, Qianwen Ding, Tsegay Teame, Yuanyuan Yao, Chao Ran, Yalin Yang, Zhen Zhang, Zhigang Zhou

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Active case detection and treatment of malaria in pregnancy using LAMP technology (LAMPREG): a pragmatic randomised diagnostic outcomes trial—study protocol by Mekonnen Teferi, Claire Kamaliddin, Hiwot Tilahun, Rediet Fikru Gebresenbet, Zelalem Mekonnen Bekele, Banchamlak Tegegne, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Abebe Genetu Bayih, Dylan R Pillai, Filmona Mekuria, Getaneh Alemu, Beka Raya, Omar Abdullah, Taye Teka, James Cheaveau, Ruth Legese, Hiwot Asmerom, Ermias Hundito, Ebrahim Nursefa, Samuel Ayele

“…The study results will be shared with the institutions and stakeholders such as the Ethiopia Ministry of Health, the Foundation for Innovative Diagnostics, WHO’s Multilateral initiative on Malaria - Tropical Diseases Research (TDR-MIM), Roll Back Malaria and the Malaria in Pregnancy Consortium. …”
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Determinants of Chronic Respiratory Symptoms among Pharmaceutical Factory Workers by Sahle Asfaw, Fikre Enquselassie, Yifokire Tefera, Muluken Gizaw, Samson Wakuma, Messay Woldemariam

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Ontogeny and function of the intestinal epithelial and innate immune cells during early development of chicks: to explore in ovo immunomodulatory nutrition by Habtamu Ayalew, Changchun Xu, Assefa Adane, Astrid Lissette Barreto Sanchez, Siman Li, Jing Wang, Shugeng Wu, Kai Qiu, Guanghai Qi, Haijun Zhang

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