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View article: Magnitude and determinants of focused antenatal care utilization among reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis
Magnitude and determinants of focused antenatal care utilization among reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis Open
Introduction The World Health Organization initially recommends a minimum of four antenatal care (ANC) visits during pregnancy. However, the utilization of Focused antenatal care (FANC) services remains low in many low- and middle-income c…
View article: Impact of antenatal care quality on neonatal mortality in Ethiopia: Evidence from DHS (2000 to 2019)
Impact of antenatal care quality on neonatal mortality in Ethiopia: Evidence from DHS (2000 to 2019) Open
Background Globally, 2.3 million children died, with an average of 6,300 neonatal deaths every day. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the world’s highest infant death rate and has made the slowest progress in reducing neonatal mortality. Studie…
View article: Low effective coverage of HIV testing and counselling services during antenatal care in Ethiopia: evidence from the demographic and health survey and service provision assessment
Low effective coverage of HIV testing and counselling services during antenatal care in Ethiopia: evidence from the demographic and health survey and service provision assessment Open
Introduction Prevention of mother-to-child transmission contributes to avert nearly 4000 new HIV infections in 2022. HIV testing and counselling (HTC) during antenatal care (ANC) is an effective strategy to reduce the vertical transmission…
View article: The maternal and newborn health eCohort to track longitudinal care quality: study protocol and survey development
The maternal and newborn health eCohort to track longitudinal care quality: study protocol and survey development Open
The MNH eCohort was developed to fill gaps in maternal and newborn health (MNH) care quality measurement. In this paper, we describe the survey development process, recruitment strategy, data collection procedures, survey content and plans…
View article: Learning from Ethiopia’s success in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through a health systems lens
Learning from Ethiopia’s success in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through a health systems lens Open
Background This study aimed to enhance insights into the key characteristics of maternal and neonatal mortality declines in Ethiopia, conducted as part of a seven-country study on Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) Exemplars. Methods We syn…
View article: Magnitude, disparity, and predictors of poor-quality antenatal care service: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Magnitude, disparity, and predictors of poor-quality antenatal care service: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background: Antenatal care is directed toward ensuring healthy pregnancy outcomes. Quality antenatal care increases the likelihood of receiving an effective intervention to maintain maternal, fetal, and neonatal well-being, while poor qual…
View article: Primary health care in practice: usual source of care and health system performance across 14 countries
Primary health care in practice: usual source of care and health system performance across 14 countries Open
Primary health care (PHC) is central to attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals, yet comparable cross-country data on key aspects of primary care have not been widely available. This study analysed data from the People's Voice Surv…
View article: User-reported quality of care: findings from the first round of the People's Voice Survey in 14 countries
User-reported quality of care: findings from the first round of the People's Voice Survey in 14 countries Open
High-quality care is essential for improving health outcomes, although many health systems struggle to maintain good quality. We use data from the People's Voice Survey-a nationally representative survey conducted in 14 high-income, middle…
View article: Measuring people’s views on health system performance: Design and development of the People’s Voice Survey
Measuring people’s views on health system performance: Design and development of the People’s Voice Survey Open
Todd Lewis and co-authors discuss development and use of the People's Voice Survey for health system assessment.
View article: Toxic effects of 70% ethanol extract of Moringa stenopetala leaf (Baker f.) Cufod. (Moringaceae) on fetus and placenta of pregnant Wistar rats
Toxic effects of 70% ethanol extract of Moringa stenopetala leaf (Baker f.) Cufod. (Moringaceae) on fetus and placenta of pregnant Wistar rats Open
Background Moringa stenopetala leaves (Baker f.) Cufod. (Moringaceae) are used as a staple food and traditional medicine for treating various diseases like malaria, hypertension, stomach pain, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, and removing t…
View article: Determinants of pre-lacteal feeding practice in Ethiopia: Evidence from the 2019 Mini Demographic and Health Survey (MDHS), a community-based cross-sectional study
Determinants of pre-lacteal feeding practice in Ethiopia: Evidence from the 2019 Mini Demographic and Health Survey (MDHS), a community-based cross-sectional study Open
Background: Every year, 10.9 million people die around the world. More than two-thirds of deaths were associated with inappropriate feeding practices. Within the first three days after birth, nearly two out of every five newborns are given…
View article: Health service utilisation during the COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa in 2020: a multicountry empirical assessment with a focus on maternal, newborn and child health services
Health service utilisation during the COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa in 2020: a multicountry empirical assessment with a focus on maternal, newborn and child health services Open
Introduction There are concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the continuation of essential health services in sub-Saharan Africa. Through the Countdown to 2030 for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health country collabo…
View article: Factors Affecting Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination in Ethiopia: Evidence from Risk Perception and Behavioral Response Survey, 2021
Factors Affecting Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination in Ethiopia: Evidence from Risk Perception and Behavioral Response Survey, 2021 Open
The dataset contains risk perception and behavioral response for COVID-19 for population age 18 years and above in Ethiopia.
View article: Phytochemical Screening, Acute Toxicity and Anti-Rabies Activities of Extracts of Selected Ethiopian Traditional Medicinal Plants
Phytochemical Screening, Acute Toxicity and Anti-Rabies Activities of Extracts of Selected Ethiopian Traditional Medicinal Plants Open
Background: Rabies, endemic in most African and Asian countries, is a viral zoonosis that causes an estimated 59,000 human deaths a year, despite the existence of safe and effective vaccines. In most developing countries people believe to …
View article: Knowledge, practice and associated factors towards the prevention of COVID-19 among high-risk groups: A cross-sectional study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Knowledge, practice and associated factors towards the prevention of COVID-19 among high-risk groups: A cross-sectional study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Open
Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a highly transmittable virus that continues to disrupt livelihoods, particularly those of low-income segments of society, around the world. In Ethiopia, more specifically in the capital city of …
View article: Evaluation of Antihyperglycemic Effect of Extract of Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Aqueous Leaves on Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats
Evaluation of Antihyperglycemic Effect of Extract of Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Aqueous Leaves on Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats Open
It is possible to conclude that oral administration of Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) aqueous leaf extracts (250mg/kg and 500mg/kg) for 28 days showed beneficial effects on antihyperglycemia, improved body weight and Alloxan damaged pancre…
View article: Knowledge, Practice and associated factors towards the Prevention of COVID-19 among high-risk groups: A cross-sectional study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Knowledge, Practice and associated factors towards the Prevention of COVID-19 among high-risk groups: A cross-sectional study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Open
Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a highly transmittable virus that continues to disrupt livelihoods, particularly those of low income segments of society, around the world. In Ethiopia, more specifically in the capital city of …
View article: Effects of Thymus schimperi and Moringa stenopetala Leaf Extracts on Lipid Peroxidation and Total Antioxidant Status in Pre-eclampsia Rat Models
Effects of Thymus schimperi and Moringa stenopetala Leaf Extracts on Lipid Peroxidation and Total Antioxidant Status in Pre-eclampsia Rat Models Open
Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are common pregnancy complications, with a cumulative incidence of 7%. Pre-eclampsia (PE) is the most common clinical type of HDP and one of the five top leading causes of maternal mort…
View article: Protective Effects of Thymus schimperi and Moringa stenopetala Leaf Extracts on Arterial Blood Pressure and Urine Protein Level in Pre-eclampsia Rat Models
Protective Effects of Thymus schimperi and Moringa stenopetala Leaf Extracts on Arterial Blood Pressure and Urine Protein Level in Pre-eclampsia Rat Models Open
Background: Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a common hypertensive disorder during pregnancy and one of the leading causes of perinatal mortality and morbidity. There is no curative modern drug to treat PE. Therefore, researches done on traditional m…
View article: Comparative Effects of Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Thymus schimperi and Moringa stenopetala on Regional Blood Flow Velocity and Vascular Resistance of Pre-eclampsia Rat Models
Comparative Effects of Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Thymus schimperi and Moringa stenopetala on Regional Blood Flow Velocity and Vascular Resistance of Pre-eclampsia Rat Models Open
Background: Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a common hypertensive disorder of pregnancy with a prevalence rate of 3-5%. There is no modern drug which cures PE so far. On the other hand, plant medicines are claimed to cure this disease. Exploring pot…
View article: Breast Self-Examination Practice and Associated Factors Among Secondary School Female Teachers in Gammo Gofa Zone, Southern, Ethiopia
Breast Self-Examination Practice and Associated Factors Among Secondary School Female Teachers in Gammo Gofa Zone, Southern, Ethiopia Open
Mesele Mekuria,1 Aderajew Nigusse,2 Afework Tadele2 1Department of Public Health, Arba Minch College of Health Science, Arba Minch, Ethiopia; 2Population and Family Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Oromia, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Afework T…
View article: An ethno botanical review on medicinal plants used for the management ectoparasitic skin diseases of ruminants
An ethno botanical review on medicinal plants used for the management ectoparasitic skin diseases of ruminants Open
Ectoparasitic skin diseases of domestic ruminants caused by mange mites, lice, fleas, keds and ticks are among the serious diseases causing enormous economic losses to smallholder farmers, the tanning industry and the country as a whole. I…
View article: Ethno medicinal uses, phytochemistry and anti-malarial effect of Croton macrostachyus (Bisana): A review
Ethno medicinal uses, phytochemistry and anti-malarial effect of Croton macrostachyus (Bisana): A review Open
Background: Croton macrostachyus Hochst. ex Del. which belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae, has been utilized as a remedy for malaria, abdominal pain, gonorrhea, wounds, ringworm infestation, hemorrhoids, ascariasis, epilepsy, rabies vener…
View article: Development, Characterization, and Evaluation of Novel Broad‐Spectrum Antimicrobial Topical Formulations from <i>Cymbopogon martini</i> (Roxb.) W. Watson Essential Oil
Development, Characterization, and Evaluation of Novel Broad‐Spectrum Antimicrobial Topical Formulations from <i>Cymbopogon martini</i> (Roxb.) W. Watson Essential Oil Open
Background. Skin infections were the most frequently encountered of all infections and the 4th leading cause of nonfatal disease burden. Topical drugs have been used for the management of skin infections. The growing concern of drug resist…
View article: An Ethno Botanical Review on Medicinal Plants Used for the Management of Hypertension
An Ethno Botanical Review on Medicinal Plants Used for the Management of Hypertension Open
Hypertension has become one of the most principal growing health problems in developing countries, and is an important cause of cardiovascular death in the world.It is also called the silent killer as it usually shows no direct symptoms an…
View article: Herbal Medicines for the Management of Diabetic Mellitus in Ethiopia and Eretria including their Phytochemical Constituents
Herbal Medicines for the Management of Diabetic Mellitus in Ethiopia and Eretria including their Phytochemical Constituents Open
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious metabolic disorder which causes blood glucose to rise in blood streams abnormally emanating from the difficulty in insulin secretion, its action or the two. The absence of effective modern tr…
View article: In vivo Antihypertensive and Antihyperlipidemic Effects of the Crude Extracts and Fractions of Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Cufod. Leaves in Rats
In vivo Antihypertensive and Antihyperlipidemic Effects of the Crude Extracts and Fractions of Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Cufod. Leaves in Rats Open
These findings revealed that both crude extracts of M. stenopetala (Baker f.) Cufod. possess antihypertensive and antihyperlipidemic effect.