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View article: Correction: Addressing a missed opportunity for contraceptive use during the extended postpartum period by integrating it with infant immunization services in Sidama Region, Ethiopia: A quasi-experimental study
Correction: Addressing a missed opportunity for contraceptive use during the extended postpartum period by integrating it with infant immunization services in Sidama Region, Ethiopia: A quasi-experimental study Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003236.].
View article: Healthcare Seeking Behavior and Disease Perception Toward Cholera and Acute Diarrhea Among Populations Living in Cholera High-Priority Hotspots in Shashemene, Ethiopia
Healthcare Seeking Behavior and Disease Perception Toward Cholera and Acute Diarrhea Among Populations Living in Cholera High-Priority Hotspots in Shashemene, Ethiopia Open
Background Healthcare seeking behavior (HSB) and community perception on cholera can influence its management. We conducted a cross-sectional survey to generate evidence on cholera associated HSB and disease perception in populations livin…
View article: Dissecting Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) to Assess Risk Factors for Cholera in Shashemene, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Dissecting Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) to Assess Risk Factors for Cholera in Shashemene, Oromia Region, Ethiopia Open
Background Cholera outbreaks have afflicted Ethiopia, with nearly 100 000 cases and 1030 deaths reported from 2015 to 2023, emphasizing the critical need to understand water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) risk factors. Methods We conducte…
View article: Ethiopia National Cholera Elimination Plan 2022–2028: Experiences, Challenges, and the Way Forward
Ethiopia National Cholera Elimination Plan 2022–2028: Experiences, Challenges, and the Way Forward Open
Cholera remains a significant public health concern in Ethiopia. More than 15.9 million Ethiopians, constituting 15% of the total population, live in areas with a history of recurrent cholera outbreaks. The last 9 years of national cholera…
View article: Coverage of Two-Dose Preemptive Cholera Mass Vaccination Campaign in High-Priority Hotspots in Shashemene, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Coverage of Two-Dose Preemptive Cholera Mass Vaccination Campaign in High-Priority Hotspots in Shashemene, Oromia Region, Ethiopia Open
Background Cholera is a public health priority in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian National Cholera Plan elaborates a multi-year scheme of oral cholera vaccine (OCV) use. Aligned with this, a preemptive OCV campaign was conducted under our Ethiopia…
View article: Comprehensive Review on the Use of Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) in Ethiopia: 2019 to 2023
Comprehensive Review on the Use of Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) in Ethiopia: 2019 to 2023 Open
Background Cholera outbreaks in Ethiopia necessitate frequent mass oral cholera vaccine (OCV) campaigns. Despite this, there is a notable absence of a comprehensive summary of these campaigns. Understanding national OCV vaccination history…
View article: Retrospective Analysis of Cholera/Acute Watery Diarrhea Outbreaks in Ethiopia From 2001 To 2023: Incidence, Case Fatality Rate, and Seasonal and Multiyear Epidemic Patterns
Retrospective Analysis of Cholera/Acute Watery Diarrhea Outbreaks in Ethiopia From 2001 To 2023: Incidence, Case Fatality Rate, and Seasonal and Multiyear Epidemic Patterns Open
Background The Ethiopian government has developed the multisectoral cholera elimination plan (NCP) with an aim of reducing cholera incidence and case fatality rate (CFR). To better understand and monitor the progress of this plan, a compre…
View article: Addressing a missed opportunity for contraceptive use during the extended postpartum period by integrating it with infant immunization services in Sidama Region, Ethiopia: A quasi-experimental study
Addressing a missed opportunity for contraceptive use during the extended postpartum period by integrating it with infant immunization services in Sidama Region, Ethiopia: A quasi-experimental study Open
Globally, unmet need for postpartum family planning is high. However, immunization services are among the most widely utilized health services. Establishing systematic screening, counseling, and referral systems from different contact poin…
View article: PA-410 Adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes of DTG-based ART regimen roll-out in Ethiopia. A retrospective multicenter cohort study
PA-410 Adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes of DTG-based ART regimen roll-out in Ethiopia. A retrospective multicenter cohort study Open
Background Dolutegravir (DTG) containing antiretroviral regimen (ART) has been rollout for pregnant and breastfeeding women in Ethiopia since April 2020. However, no data was reported on the new regimen's pregnancy and birth outcome safety…
View article: Insomnia and common mental disorder among patients with pre-existing chronic non-communicable diseases in southern Ethiopia: a survey during COVID-19 pandemic
Insomnia and common mental disorder among patients with pre-existing chronic non-communicable diseases in southern Ethiopia: a survey during COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background COVID-19 has been causing significant mental health problems and other health-related issues. Despite the fact that COVID-19 has a significant impact on chronic disease patients, there is scant research on insomnia, common menta…
View article: Effectiveness of Lactational Amenorrhea Method in Ethiopia: A Multi-Center Prospective Cohort Study
Effectiveness of Lactational Amenorrhea Method in Ethiopia: A Multi-Center Prospective Cohort Study Open
The effectiveness of LAM is high and should be recommended for postpartum women, with proper counseling provided. A study should be conducted to examine the effectiveness of breast feeding as a contraceptive beyond the Bellagio consensus.
View article: Development and evaluation of a kangaroo mother care implementation model in South Ethiopia
Development and evaluation of a kangaroo mother care implementation model in South Ethiopia Open
Aim To develop a model for increasing the coverage of kangaroo mother care (KMC), which involved ≥8 h of skin‐to‐skin contact per day and exclusive breastfeeding, for small babies with birth weight < 2000 g in South Ethiopia. Methods A mix…
View article: P-339 Activities and changes in the number of natural killer cells in endometriosis: systematic review and meta-analysis
P-339 Activities and changes in the number of natural killer cells in endometriosis: systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Study question What are the differences in peripheral, uterine, and peritoneal NK (uNK, pNK, pfNK) cell counts/percentages, and activities in women with endometriosis compared controls Summary answer The mean percentage level of uNK, pNK, …
View article: Case-control study on determinants of uterine rupture among mothers who gave birth at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized hospital
Case-control study on determinants of uterine rupture among mothers who gave birth at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized hospital Open
Background Uterine rupture is defined as tearing of the uterine wall during pregnancy or delivery. It can occur during pregnancy or labor and delivery. Rupture of the uterus is a catastrophic event resulting in the death of the baby, and s…
View article: Quality of life among patients with chronic non-communicable diseases during COVID-19 pandemic in Southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional analytical study
Quality of life among patients with chronic non-communicable diseases during COVID-19 pandemic in Southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional analytical study Open
Background The COVID-19 outbreak became a continuing global health agenda. It has a significant impact on individuals’ quality of life (QOL). Patients with preexisting medical conditions may have severely reduced QOL. The aim of this study…
View article: Infectious Disease Control and Management in Ethiopia: A Case Study of Cholera
Infectious Disease Control and Management in Ethiopia: A Case Study of Cholera Open
Cholera remains a significant public health problem among the vulnerable populations living in many resource-limited settings with poor access to safe and clean water and hygiene practice. Around 2.86 million cholera cases and 95,000 death…
View article: Home delivery practice and its predictors in South Ethiopia
Home delivery practice and its predictors in South Ethiopia Open
Background Institutional delivery is one of the key interventions to reduce maternal death. It ensures safe birth, reduces both actual and potential complications, and decreases maternal and newborn death. However, a significant proportion…
View article: Pregnancy outcomes in Grand multiparous women: Does parity matter? A comparative study
Pregnancy outcomes in Grand multiparous women: Does parity matter? A comparative study Open
Background: Grand multiparity is still a common condition in developing countries. Although older literature showed the effect of grand multiparity on adverse pregnancy, recent reports fail to show clear evidence on the contribution of gra…
View article: Validation of a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Delivery Prediction Model in Teaching Hospitals of Addis Ababa University: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Validation of a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Delivery Prediction Model in Teaching Hospitals of Addis Ababa University: A Cross‐Sectional Study Open
Background . External validation of a vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) prediction model is important before implementation in other settings. The primary aim of this study is to validate the Grobman prenatal VBAC calculator in …
View article: Adverse obstetric outcomes in public hospitals of southern Ethiopia: the role of parity
Adverse obstetric outcomes in public hospitals of southern Ethiopia: the role of parity Open
Direct obstetric causes have a significant contribution for severe maternal morbidities and mortalities, although the effect of grand multiparity on adverse obstetric outcomes remains controversial across studies. This study aimed to compa…
View article: Corrigendum to “Inadequate Prenatal Visit and Home Delivery as Determinants of Perinatal Outcomes: Does Parity Matter?”
Corrigendum to “Inadequate Prenatal Visit and Home Delivery as Determinants of Perinatal Outcomes: Does Parity Matter?” Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2019/9024258.].
View article: Radiologic Diagnosis and Hospitalization among Children with Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia: A Prospective Cohort Study
Radiologic Diagnosis and Hospitalization among Children with Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia: A Prospective Cohort Study Open
Objectives. This study was designed to assess the role of chest radiography for the diagnosis of pneumonia and assess the association of clinical characteristics with radiologic findings and predictors of hospitalization among children wit…
View article: Improving surgical informed consent in obstetric and gynaecologic surgeries in a teaching hospital in Ethiopia: A before and after study
Improving surgical informed consent in obstetric and gynaecologic surgeries in a teaching hospital in Ethiopia: A before and after study Open
Objectives Even though surgical informed consent (SIC) has marked benefits, in many settings the information is not provided appropriately. In Ethiopia, minimal attention is given to SIC. This study assesses whether an intervention designe…
View article: 3.Resumption of Postpartum Sexual Intercourse and Use of Modern Contraceptive among In-Union Women in Addis Ababa: Cross Sectional Study
3.Resumption of Postpartum Sexual Intercourse and Use of Modern Contraceptive among In-Union Women in Addis Ababa: Cross Sectional Study Open
Background: Data on postpartum sexual resumption is limited in Ethiopia. Objective: To determine the timing of postpartum sexual resumption, use of modern contraceptive and sexual morbidity associated with resumption among in -union women …
View article: Magnitude of Neural Tube Defects and Associated Risk Factors at Three Teaching Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Magnitude of Neural Tube Defects and Associated Risk Factors at Three Teaching Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Open
There is scarcity of data on prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in lower-income countries. Local data are important to understand the real burden of the problem and explore risk factors to design and implement preventive approaches. …
View article: Predictors of self-reported academic performance among undergraduate medical students of Hawassa University, Ethiopia
Predictors of self-reported academic performance among undergraduate medical students of Hawassa University, Ethiopia Open
Only 32.8% of the variation in self-reported academic performance was explained by the studied variables. Hence, efficacious mechanisms should be designed to combat the intervenable determinants of self-reported academic performance, like …