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View article: Comparison of Haemoglobin Concentrations From Venous and From Finger‐Pricked Capillary Blood in a Region With a High Prevalence of Anaemia in Ethiopia
Comparison of Haemoglobin Concentrations From Venous and From Finger‐Pricked Capillary Blood in a Region With a High Prevalence of Anaemia in Ethiopia Open
This cross‐sectional study was conducted in the Somali Regional State in Ethiopia. The purpose of the study was to compare haemoglobin (Hb) concentrations from venous and finger‐pricked capillary blood using the HemoCue 301 as well as esti…
View article: Enablers and Barriers to Implementing Early Childhood Development Assessment and Nutrition Interventions in Community Settings: Qualitative Case Study From Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia
Enablers and Barriers to Implementing Early Childhood Development Assessment and Nutrition Interventions in Community Settings: Qualitative Case Study From Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia Open
Despite improvements in children's nutritional status and a commitment to early childhood development (ECD) policy developments in Ethiopia, the risk of poor ECD outcomes remains alarming. This study aimed to identify enablers and barriers…
View article: Birth prevalence and determinants of neural tube defects among newborns in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Birth prevalence and determinants of neural tube defects among newborns in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Neural tube defects (NTDs) are complex multifactorial disorders in the neurulation of the brain and spinal cord that develop in humans between 21 and 28 days of conception. Neonates with NTDs may experience morbidity and mortali…
View article: Care groups in an integrated nutrition education intervention improved infant growth among South Sudanese refugees in Uganda’s West Nile post-emergency settlements: A cluster randomized trial
Care groups in an integrated nutrition education intervention improved infant growth among South Sudanese refugees in Uganda’s West Nile post-emergency settlements: A cluster randomized trial Open
Objective This study examined the effects of a peer-led integrated nutrition education intervention with maternal social support using Care Groups on infant growth among South Sudanese refugees in Uganda. Methods A community-based cluster-…
View article: The effect of UNIMMAP multiple micronutrient supplements versus iron-folic acid and placebo in anemia reduction among women of reproductive age in Kebribeyah Woreda, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia: a study protocol for a community-based individual RCT
The effect of UNIMMAP multiple micronutrient supplements versus iron-folic acid and placebo in anemia reduction among women of reproductive age in Kebribeyah Woreda, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia: a study protocol for a community-based individual RCT Open
Background Women of reproductive age (WRA) in developing countries are often at risk of micronutrient deficiencies due to inadequate intakes and excessive losses. Objective The purpose of this trial is to assess the effectiveness of United…
View article: Determinants of depressive symptoms among postpartum mothers: a cross-sectional study in Ethiopia
Determinants of depressive symptoms among postpartum mothers: a cross-sectional study in Ethiopia Open
Objective This study aims to assess the determinants of depressive symptoms among postpartum mothers. Design A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted. Setting Ten randomly selected rural kebele s of Meket district of Ethiopia.…
View article: The associations between women's empowerment measures, child growth and dietary diversity: Findings from an analysis of demographic and health surveys of seven countries in Eastern Africa
The associations between women's empowerment measures, child growth and dietary diversity: Findings from an analysis of demographic and health surveys of seven countries in Eastern Africa Open
Evidence on the efficacy of women's empowerment to improve child growth and minimum dietary diversity (MDD) in the Eastern Africa (EA) region is limited. This cross‐sectional study used recent Demographic and Health Survey data of mother–c…
View article: Urinary Aflatoxin M1 Concentration and Its Determinants in School-Age Children in Southern Ethiopia
Urinary Aflatoxin M1 Concentration and Its Determinants in School-Age Children in Southern Ethiopia Open
Aflatoxins are mycotoxins that can contaminate grains, legumes, and oil seeds. These toxic compounds are an especially serious problem in tropical and sub-tropical climates. The objective of this study was to raise awareness of aflatoxin e…
View article: Maternal Peer Support Through a Caregroup Model Improves Complementary Feeding of Infants by Refugee Mothers in Post-Emergency Settlements in the West-Nile Region in Uganda
Maternal Peer Support Through a Caregroup Model Improves Complementary Feeding of Infants by Refugee Mothers in Post-Emergency Settlements in the West-Nile Region in Uganda Open
Introduction: Infant complementary feeding in refugee settlements remains inadequate, amidst declining humanitarian aid. However, there is limited evidence for interventions to address these nutrition challenges in the refugee settlements.…
View article: Perinatal Depression and Breastfeeding: A Mixed Methods Study Among South Sudanese Refugees in the West Nile Region in Uganda
Perinatal Depression and Breastfeeding: A Mixed Methods Study Among South Sudanese Refugees in the West Nile Region in Uganda Open
The specific study objectives were: 1) to identify perceived common stressors among parents in refugee settlements, 2) to analyze the associations of perinatal depression and early initiation of breastfeeding and 3) to analyze the associat…
View article: Suboptimal feeding practices and impaired growth among children in largely food insecure areas of north Wollo, Ethiopia
Suboptimal feeding practices and impaired growth among children in largely food insecure areas of north Wollo, Ethiopia Open
In Ethiopia, information is limited about energy and micronutrient intakes from complementary foods consumed by children in Productive Safety Net Program districts. Therefore, we assessed feeding practices and intakes of energy and selecte…
View article: <i>Tella</i>intake among pregnant and lactating mothers: may it affect child growth?
<i>Tella</i>intake among pregnant and lactating mothers: may it affect child growth? Open
Alcohol abuse among women is a public health importance that may impair prenatal and postnatal growth. Tella is among the most common homemade alcoholic beverages in rural Ethiopia, but little is known about the magnitude of tella intake d…
View article: Successes and challenges of the Home-grown School Feeding Program in Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia: a qualitative study
Successes and challenges of the Home-grown School Feeding Program in Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia: a qualitative study Open
The Home-grown School Feeding Program (HG-SFP) is a model designed to provide school meals to students using foods sourced from local markets. HG-SFP recently has been incorporated as one of the strategies of educational development in Eth…
View article: Effect of school feeding program on the anthropometric and haemoglobin status of school children in Sidama region, Southern Ethiopia: a prospective study
Effect of school feeding program on the anthropometric and haemoglobin status of school children in Sidama region, Southern Ethiopia: a prospective study Open
Ethiopia recently scaled up the implementation of a school feeding program ( SFP) as a targeted intervention for protecting disadvantaged school children from hunger and food insecurity. However, the contribution of the program to advancin…
View article: PHN volume 24 issue 12 Cover and Back matter
PHN volume 24 issue 12 Cover and Back matter Open
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View article: Maternal Social Support Is Associated with Knowledge and Attitudes on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Refugee Mothers in Post- Emergency Settlements in Uganda
Maternal Social Support Is Associated with Knowledge and Attitudes on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Refugee Mothers in Post- Emergency Settlements in Uganda Open
OBJECTIVES: Research on the effectiveness of maternal social support to improve knowledge, attitudes, and practices about the consumption of healthy diets is limited in Uganda. Our study examined the association between maternal social sup…
View article: Child Development in a Region of Madagascar With High Child Undernutrition
Child Development in a Region of Madagascar With High Child Undernutrition Open
OBJECTIVES: The Vakinankaratra region of Madagascar has a high burden of child undernutrition, a strong risk factor for poor child development. The purpose of this preliminary study was to assess the household stimulation environment and t…
View article: Fathers’ involvement in child care activities: Qualitative findings from the highlands of Madagascar
Fathers’ involvement in child care activities: Qualitative findings from the highlands of Madagascar Open
Few studies have investigated fathers’ roles in child care in Madagascar. This study explored the perceptions, attitudes, and practices regarding fathers’ involvement in child care using qualitative methods. Ten focus group discussions wer…