Ayele Mamo Abebe
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View article: Fitting dynamic measles models to subnational case notification data from Ethiopia: Methodological challenges and key considerations
Fitting dynamic measles models to subnational case notification data from Ethiopia: Methodological challenges and key considerations Open
In many settings, ongoing measles transmission is maintained due to pockets of un- or under-vaccinated individuals even if the critical vaccination threshold is reached nationwide. Therefore, assessing the underlying gaps in measles suscep…
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Physical Activity and It’s Associated Factor Among Women Attending Antenatal Care at Public Health Institutions in Debre Berhan Town, North Eastern Ethiopia Open
Physical inactivity is linked to pregnancy-related complications. Exercise participation during pregnancy is restricted in low-middle income nations, including Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess factors associated with physica…
View article: Global estimates on the number of people blind or visually impaired by cataract: a meta-analysis from 2000 to 2020
Global estimates on the number of people blind or visually impaired by cataract: a meta-analysis from 2000 to 2020 Open
Background To estimate global and regional trends from 2000 to 2020 of the number of persons visually impaired by cataract and their proportion of the total number of vision-impaired individuals. Methods A systematic review and meta-analys…
Health professional assisted Kangaroo mother care practice in Ethiopian health care facilities: Evidence from the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey Open
Background: Worldwide, 15million children born prematurely every year and over one million of them died because of premature birth complications. However, three-fourths of deaths from preterm birth complications are preventable without int…
Butcher-house related factors, Antibiogram signatures, and Bacteriological quality, of raw meat, sold in Adama town, Ethiopia. Open
Background: Foodborne diseases, mostly from animal sources (contaminated raw meat), remain important local and global public health challenges worsened by the widespread preparation and consumption of raw meat in poor hygiene settings in E…
Mortality and Loss to Follow-Up Among HIV-Exposed Infants After Option B+ Guideline Implementation in Amhara Regional State Referral Hospitals, Ethiopia Open
Background: Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV program (PMTCT) is a comprehensive approach that aimed for the wellbeing of all HIV-infected women, to prevent new HIV infection among infants born to HIV-positive mothers, and …
Magnitude of Intestinal Parasite Infection and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Service in Shewarobit Town Health Facilities, North Shoa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia Open
High prevalence of intestinal parasite infection is observed in pregnant women. Personal hygiene practice, health education, and water quality were factors identified as contributors to intestinal parasite infection in pregnant women. Publ…
Prevalence of Hypertension and Associated Factors Among Adults in Debre Berhan Town, North Shoa Zone, Ethiopia, 2020 Open
Prevalence of hypertension in Debre Berhan town was relatively high compared with other studies. So, it is necessary to emphasize intervention in the community for behavioral change, in order to minimize alcohol consumption and to encourag…
Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection and its associated factors among primary school students in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Intestinal parasitic infection are a major public health concern affecting both children and adolescents in Ethiopia. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine pooled prevalence and associated factor…
Trends of proximate low birth weight and associations among children under-five years of age: Evidence from the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey data Open
Background Low birth weight puts a newborn at increased risk of death and illness, and limits their productivity in the adulthood period later. The incidence of low birth weight has been selected as an important indicator for monitoring ma…
Whole-Genome Sequence Data Suggest Environmental Adaptation of Ethiopian Sheep Populations Open
Great progress has been made over recent years in the identification of selection signatures in the genomes of livestock species. This work has primarily been carried out in commercial breeds for which the dominant selection pressures are …
Association between birth interval and wasting in children under 5 years of age in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol Open
Introduction According to the UNICEF, WHO and World Bank joint estimation, 1 in every 13 children suffered from wasting globally. The highest burden of undernutrition recorded in Asia and Africa. Wasting remains a considerable public healt…
Joint and Separate Analysis for Longitudinal and Survival Data on Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Among Infected Mothers on Option B+ at Health Centers in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia, 2017 Open
In this study, the determinant of mother-to-child transmission of HIV including loss of weight, ART start (ANC), place of delivery at home, illiterate and mother with severe malnutrition, had a significant effect. The longitudinal biomarke…
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Child Feeding Practice Among Mothers of Woldia Town, Northeast Ethiopia Open
Background: Improving infant and young child feeding practices in children aged 6 to 24 months is crucial to improved nutritional status, and growth and development.Ethiopia had practiced infant and young child feeding through health exten…
Targeting Cardiac Metabolic Pathways: A Role in Ischemic Management Open
Among the vast number of noncommunicable diseases encountered worldwide, cardiovascular diseases accounted for about 17.8 million deaths in 2017 and ischemic heart disease (IHD) remains the single-largest cause of death in countries across…
Health Professional Assisted Kangaroo Mother Care Practice in Ethiopian Health Facilities: Evidence from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey Data Open
Background Worldwide, 15 million babies born prematurely every year and over one million babies died because of premature birth complications. However, three-fourths of deaths from preterm birth complications are preventable without intens…
Prevalence and associations of active trachoma among rural preschool children in Wadla district, northern Ethiopia Open
Background Trachoma is a neglected eye disease and an important cause of preventable corneal blindness. In endemic areas, initial infection can occur in early childhood and following a recurrent episodes, it progresses to scarring and visu…
Intestinal Parasitic Infection and Its Associated Factors Among Primary School Students in Ethiopia; a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Intestinal parasitic infection (IPI) remains a major public health concern affecting both children and adolescents in Ethiopia. However, little attention has been given to intestinal parasitic infection within primary school ch…
Awareness of Health Professionals on COVID-19 and Factors Affecting It Before and During Index Case in North Shoa Zone, Ethiopia, 2020 Open
The level of the health professional's awareness on the clinical and epidemiological spectrum of COVID-19 was promising. There is a need for a coordinated effort from stakeholders and health professionals to increase awareness.
Prevalence and associations of active trachoma among rural preschool children in Wadla district, northern Ethiopia Open
Background: Trachoma is a neglected eye disease and an important cause of preventable corneal blindness. In endemic areas, initial infection can occur in early childhood and following a recurrent episodes, it progresses to scarring and vis…
Prevalence and associations of active trachoma among rural preschool children in Wadla district, northern Ethiopia Open
Background: Trachoma is a neglected eye disease and an important cause of preventable corneal blindness. In endemic areas, initial infection can occur in early childhood and following recurrent episodes, it progresses to scarring and visua…