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View article: Success rate and associated factors of conservative management of adhesive small bowel obstruction at Dessie comprehensive specialized hospital, Northeast Ethiopia
Success rate and associated factors of conservative management of adhesive small bowel obstruction at Dessie comprehensive specialized hospital, Northeast Ethiopia Open
Small bowel obstructions (SBOs) account for about a fourth of hospital admissions related to acute abdominal complaints. Adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) is the most common cause of SBO worldwide, and there are reported high success…
View article: Time to first dose of measles-containing vaccine and associated factors among infants in Ethiopia: a survival analysis from performance monitoring for action data
Time to first dose of measles-containing vaccine and associated factors among infants in Ethiopia: a survival analysis from performance monitoring for action data Open
Introduction The measles-containing vaccine (MCV) is a live attenuated vaccine that helps to develop lifelong immunity, and it prevents measles outbreak when administered at the right time in measles-endemic areas. Many infants received th…
View article: Pooled prevalence and factors of overweight/obesity among women of reproductive age in low and middle-income countries with high maternal mortality: A multi-level analysis of recent demographic and health surveys
Pooled prevalence and factors of overweight/obesity among women of reproductive age in low and middle-income countries with high maternal mortality: A multi-level analysis of recent demographic and health surveys Open
Background Due to the increased magnitude of overweight/obesity in many countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified it as a significant public health crisis, particularly affecting women of reproductive age in developing …
View article: Spatio-temporal trends and patterns of unmet basic sanitation service needs in Ethiopia from 2011 to 2019
Spatio-temporal trends and patterns of unmet basic sanitation service needs in Ethiopia from 2011 to 2019 Open
Lack of access to basic sanitation services remains a global challenge, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. This study used weighted household data from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey to investigate the spatiot…
View article: Proportion and factors associated with fertility desires among human immunodeficiency virus-positive adults receiving antiretroviral therapy in Northeast Ethiopia
Proportion and factors associated with fertility desires among human immunodeficiency virus-positive adults receiving antiretroviral therapy in Northeast Ethiopia Open
Background The desire to have children can become a significant consideration for many people living with HIV (PLHIV), both men and women, particularly as access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) increases and rates of mother-to-child transm…
View article: Geospatial distribution and multilevel determinants of inadequate minimum dietary diversity and its consequences for children aged 6–23 months in Sub-Saharan Africa
Geospatial distribution and multilevel determinants of inadequate minimum dietary diversity and its consequences for children aged 6–23 months in Sub-Saharan Africa Open
Background Inadequate minimum dietary diversity (MMD) is the leading cause of malnutrition among young children in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The evidence of geospatial distribution and multilevel determinants of inadequate MDD and its cons…
View article: Intimate partner sexual violence and early resumption of sexual intercourse among married postpartum women in Ethiopia: a survival analysis using Performance Monitoring for Action data
Intimate partner sexual violence and early resumption of sexual intercourse among married postpartum women in Ethiopia: a survival analysis using Performance Monitoring for Action data Open
Introduction Many women worldwide resume sexual intercourse soon after childbirth, often before the recommended six-week recovery period. Early postpartum intercourse poses health risks, including infections and delayed healing. This study…
View article: Pregnancy loss and its predictors among ever-pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa: Multilevel mixed effect negative binomial regression
Pregnancy loss and its predictors among ever-pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa: Multilevel mixed effect negative binomial regression Open
Background Pregnancy loss is a significant maternal health issue in Sub-Saharan Africa. Africa has the highest rates of stillbirths globally, with an estimated 2.7 million stillbirths occurring each year on the continent. The pregnancy los…
View article: Multidimensional disparity in inadequate minimum dietary diversity between poor and non-poor children aged 6–23 months in Sub-Saharan Africa: a multivariate decomposition analysis
Multidimensional disparity in inadequate minimum dietary diversity between poor and non-poor children aged 6–23 months in Sub-Saharan Africa: a multivariate decomposition analysis Open
Background Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 aims to “end hunger, achieve food security, and improve nutrition” by 2030. However, the prevalence of inadequate Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) is on the rise in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). T…
View article: Trend of home birth and its associated factors in Ethiopia during COVID-19 and social crisis (2019–2023)
Trend of home birth and its associated factors in Ethiopia during COVID-19 and social crisis (2019–2023) Open
Background Maternal mortality is unacceptably high in some countries of the world, including Ethiopia. Access to skilled delivery is one of the prevention methods for maternal and neonatal deaths. However, a significant number of women gav…
View article: Mean nutrient adequacy ratio and associated factors of complementary foods among children aged 6–23 months in Northeast Ethiopia
Mean nutrient adequacy ratio and associated factors of complementary foods among children aged 6–23 months in Northeast Ethiopia Open
Background Inadequate intake of macro- and micronutrients is a significant public health challenge in Ethiopia. Ethiopia carries a substantial burden of both macro- and micronutrient deficiencies, with far-reaching consequences. However, t…
View article: Analyzing socioeconomic and regional inequalities in minimum dietary diversity consumption among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia: a decomposed concentration index approach
Analyzing socioeconomic and regional inequalities in minimum dietary diversity consumption among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia: a decomposed concentration index approach Open
Background Ethiopia faces inadequate minimum dietary diversity (MDD), which significantly contributes to rising death rates and the spread of diseases among children aged 6–23 months. The evidence of socioeconomic and regional inequalities…
View article: Trends of wealth-related inequality in stunting and its contributing factors among under-five children in Ethiopia: Decomposing the concentration index using Ethiopian Demographic Health Surveys 2011–2019
Trends of wealth-related inequality in stunting and its contributing factors among under-five children in Ethiopia: Decomposing the concentration index using Ethiopian Demographic Health Surveys 2011–2019 Open
Background Childhood stunting is a critical public health agenda that affects physical and cognitive development, leading to long-term health problems. Understanding its wealth related trends and contributing factors is essential for effec…
View article: Trends and socioeconomic inequalities of recommended antenatal care services utilization in Ethiopia: A decomposition analysis using Ethiopian nationwide Demographic Health Surveys 2011–2019
Trends and socioeconomic inequalities of recommended antenatal care services utilization in Ethiopia: A decomposition analysis using Ethiopian nationwide Demographic Health Surveys 2011–2019 Open
Background Antenatal care (ANC) services are essential to reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality rates. However, the trends and socioeconomic inequality of utilizing recommended ANC services has not been well studied in Ethiop…
View article: Residence-based disparities of composite index of anthropometric failures in East African under five children; multivariate decomposition analysis
Residence-based disparities of composite index of anthropometric failures in East African under five children; multivariate decomposition analysis Open
The residence-based CIAF differences were high in all study countries. The rural-urban CIAF gap is ascribed by household, maternal and child characteristics. This result implies that rural children under-5 is disproportionally disadvantage…
View article: Prevalence and determinants of HIV among reproductive-age women (15–49 years) in Africa from 2010 to 2019: a multilevel analysis of demographic and health survey data
Prevalence and determinants of HIV among reproductive-age women (15–49 years) in Africa from 2010 to 2019: a multilevel analysis of demographic and health survey data Open
Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. The incidence of HIV is disproportionately higher in Sub-Saharan regions, particularly the Southern African sub-region, which is the…
View article: Prevalence and determinants of post-neonatal mortality in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of the recent demographic and health survey
Prevalence and determinants of post-neonatal mortality in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of the recent demographic and health survey Open
Background One of the most common measures of society's health is mortality among neonates. Developing and developed countries still differ significantly in neonatal mortality rates. While there are about 18 neonatal deaths worldwide for e…
View article: Spatial variation and determinant factors of alcohol consumption in Ethiopia: Spatial and multilevel analysis of Ethiopian demographic and health survey
Spatial variation and determinant factors of alcohol consumption in Ethiopia: Spatial and multilevel analysis of Ethiopian demographic and health survey Open
Background Alcohol consumption continues to be a public health problem in Ethiopia. Previous investigations have been conducted on alcohol consumption in Ethiopia; however, these investigations were limited to specific localities, which co…
View article: Machine learning approach and geospatial analysis to determine HIV infection, awareness status, and transmission knowledge among adults in Sub-Saharan Africa
Machine learning approach and geospatial analysis to determine HIV infection, awareness status, and transmission knowledge among adults in Sub-Saharan Africa Open
The machine learning algorithm (decision tree) revealed that the risk of HIV infection is high among individuals who are unaware of their HIV status and lack knowledge about HIV transmission in Southern and eastern parts of Sub-Saharan Afr…
View article: Trends of socioeconomic and geographic inequalities in COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Ethiopia: using the WHO Health Equity Assessment Toolkit
Trends of socioeconomic and geographic inequalities in COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Ethiopia: using the WHO Health Equity Assessment Toolkit Open
The study showed that the proportion of COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Ethiopia significantly increased from 2021 to 2022 with distinct inequality. The study indicated there is significant absolute and relative inequality in COVID-19 vaccine u…
View article: Spatial variation and associated factors of home delivery among reproductive age group women in Ethiopia, evidence from Performance Monitoring for Action Ethiopia Survey 2019, spatial and multilevel logistic regression analysis
Spatial variation and associated factors of home delivery among reproductive age group women in Ethiopia, evidence from Performance Monitoring for Action Ethiopia Survey 2019, spatial and multilevel logistic regression analysis Open
Introduction Home birth is described as a delivery that takes place at home without the presence of a skilled birth attendant. In 2017, nearly 295,000 mothers died from various pregnancy and childbirth-related problems, accounting for appr…
View article: Antimicrobial resistance profile of Escherichia coli in drinking water from one health perspective in low and middle income countries
Antimicrobial resistance profile of Escherichia coli in drinking water from one health perspective in low and middle income countries Open
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance is a major global public health concern, especially in low-resource settings. In low- and middle-income countries, the existing evidence about antimicrobial resistance in drinking water is inconsistenc…