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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: Healthcare waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Healthcare waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Inadequate management of healthcare waste present significant health hazards to healthcare workers, patients, waste handlers, and the whole communities, especially in developing countries. Although various primary studies have…
View article: Alcohol consumption among university students in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies
Alcohol consumption among university students in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies Open
Background Alcohol consumption among University students in Ethiopia is a pressing public health concern. Many existing studies tend to focus on students across all educational levels, including combinations of high school, college, and Un…
View article: Spatial and multilevel analysis of determinant factors for safely managed sanitation services in Ethiopia
Spatial and multilevel analysis of determinant factors for safely managed sanitation services in Ethiopia Open
Access to safely managed sanitation services is a major public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Ethiopia. Addressing the sanitation problem requires a comprehensive understanding of the spatial variatio…
View article: Prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children of 1 to 9 years in low-income countries of Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children of 1 to 9 years in low-income countries of Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Active trachoma is a form of infectious eye disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis . An estimated 84 million individuals worldwide, primarily children, are affected by active trachoma. Therefore, this systematic review and meta…
View article: Association between presence of latrine and unclean child face on the prevalence of active trachoma among children aged 1 to 9 years in low-income setting: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Association between presence of latrine and unclean child face on the prevalence of active trachoma among children aged 1 to 9 years in low-income setting: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide, primarily affecting populations in low-income countries with poor sanitation and hygiene conditions. The World Health Organization has set a goal to eliminate trac…
View article: Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorder and its associated factors among weavers in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorder and its associated factors among weavers in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of and factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among low- and middle-income countries. Methods and design Databases …
View article: Prevalence of respiratory symptoms and associated factors among sanitation workers in Sub Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of respiratory symptoms and associated factors among sanitation workers in Sub Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Occupational health problems are the major issues of the world, particularly in developing countries. Sanitation workers are facing various health problems with little attention while conducting their day today activities. The…
View article: Work-related musculoskeletal disorder and its associated factors among bank workers in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Work-related musculoskeletal disorder and its associated factors among bank workers in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are among the major global public health problems and contributors to disability and workers’ absence in occupational areas which certainly disrupts work productivity and expected results…
View article: Prevalence and factors associated with Tungiasis among school age children in Sub Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence and factors associated with Tungiasis among school age children in Sub Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Tungiasis is an overlooked tropical disease resulting from the penetration of the skin by sand fleas. It leads to significant suffering and can be fatal, particularly affecting school age children and elders, primarily above 6…
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: Occupational respiratory symptoms and associated factors among street sweepers in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Occupational respiratory symptoms and associated factors among street sweepers in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
In low- and middle-income countries, occupational exposure continues to be a serious public health concern. Because of their working conditions, street sweepers are particularly vulnerable to health hazards, with respiratory issues being t…
View article: Seroprevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B virus infection among healthcare workers in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Seroprevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B virus infection among healthcare workers in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Healthcare workers are at an increased risk of hepatitis B virus infection due to potential exposure to blood and other infectious materials. The infection can lead to acute liver disease and chronic liver complications such as …
View article: Mapping mixed milk feeding practice and its spatial predictors among children aged 0–6 months in Ethiopia: a geographically weighted regression analysis
Mapping mixed milk feeding practice and its spatial predictors among children aged 0–6 months in Ethiopia: a geographically weighted regression analysis Open
Globally, mothers are increasingly combining breastfeeding with formula milk, fresh animal milk, or powdered milk in different proportions in the world including Ethiopia. However, the spatial evidence of mixed milk feeding practice (MMFP)…
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: Prevalence of stress and associated factors among students in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of stress and associated factors among students in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Stress is an increasing public health issue among the student population. This stress affects their academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. As a result, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis t…
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: 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: 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: Bacteriological quality of drinking water and its associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Bacteriological quality of drinking water and its associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Drinking contaminated water is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in Sub-Saharan Africa, where access to safe drinking water is limited. Although numerous studies have investigated the bacteriological quality of dr…
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…