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View article: Impact of measles vaccination strategies on vaccination rates in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Impact of measles vaccination strategies on vaccination rates in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction While many interventions aim to raise measles vaccination coverage in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), their overall effectiveness and cost-effectiveness are unknown. We did a review to identify and synthesise s…
View article: Undernutrition in children under five associated with wealth-related inequality in 24 low- and middle-income countries from 2017 to 2022
Undernutrition in children under five associated with wealth-related inequality in 24 low- and middle-income countries from 2017 to 2022 Open
Undernourishment is a persistent public health problem contributing to increased mortality in children under five in low-income countries, likely exacerbated by socio-economic disparities within communities. This paper aimed to examine the…
View article: Trends in social determinants of inequality in child undernutrition from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys, 2005–2016
Trends in social determinants of inequality in child undernutrition from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys, 2005–2016 Open
Background While child undernutrition has been eliminated in some middle-income countries, it remains highly prevalent in sub-Sahara African (SSA) and South Asian regions, and is disproportionately concentrated among the poor. In this stud…
View article: Evaluating equity across the continuum of care for maternal health services: analysis of national health surveys from 25 sub-Saharan African countries
Evaluating equity across the continuum of care for maternal health services: analysis of national health surveys from 25 sub-Saharan African countries Open
Background Ensuring access to the continuum of care for maternal, neonatal, and child health is an effective strategy for reducing maternal and child mortality. We investigated the extent of dropout, wealth-related inequalities, and driver…
View article: Spatial patterns and inequalities in skilled birth attendance and caesarean delivery in sub-Saharan Africa
Spatial patterns and inequalities in skilled birth attendance and caesarean delivery in sub-Saharan Africa Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: The socio-economic inequity in child nutritional status in Low- and Middle-income countries
The socio-economic inequity in child nutritional status in Low- and Middle-income countries Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: Child vaccination in sub-Saharan Africa: Increasing coverage addresses inequalities
Child vaccination in sub-Saharan Africa: Increasing coverage addresses inequalities Open
Continued efforts to improve access to vaccination services are required in sub-Saharan Africa. Improving vaccination coverage and reducing inequalities requires enhancing access to quality services that are accessible, affordable, and acc…
View article: Spatial patterns and inequalities in skilled birth attendance and caesarean delivery in sub-Saharan Africa
Spatial patterns and inequalities in skilled birth attendance and caesarean delivery in sub-Saharan Africa Open
Background Improved access to and quality obstetric care in health facilities reduces maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. We examined spatial patterns, within-country wealth-related inequalities and predictors of inequality in s…
View article: Poor coverage and quality for poor women: Inequalities in quality antenatal care in nine East African countries
Poor coverage and quality for poor women: Inequalities in quality antenatal care in nine East African countries Open
The use of quality antenatal care (ANC) improves maternal and newborn health outcomes. Ensuring equity in access to quality maternal health services is a priority agenda in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to assess inequ…
View article: <p>Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Associated Factors Among Gimbi Town Residents, Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study</p>
Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Associated Factors Among Gimbi Town Residents, Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study Open
The findings of this study indicated a hidden high prevalence of hypertension indicating the need for stakeholders' collaboration to design and implement a mobile blood pressure screening programs at the community level.
View article: Decomposition of socioeconomic inequalities in child vaccination in Ethiopia: results from the 2011 and 2016 demographic and health surveys
Decomposition of socioeconomic inequalities in child vaccination in Ethiopia: results from the 2011 and 2016 demographic and health surveys Open
Objectives Monitoring and addressing unnecessary and avoidable differences in child vaccination is a critical global concern. This study aimed to assess socioeconomic inequalities in basic vaccination coverage among children aged 12–23 mon…
View article: <p>Inequities in the Uptake of Reproductive and Maternal Health Services in the Biggest Regional State of Ethiopia: Too Far from “Leaving No One Behind”</p>
Inequities in the Uptake of Reproductive and Maternal Health Services in the Biggest Regional State of Ethiopia: Too Far from “Leaving No One Behind” Open
The utilization of maternal health services in the study area is grossly skewed to those who are well off, educated, and live in urban areas. Any action intended to improve utilization of maternal and child health services should aim to re…
View article: <p>Poor Universal Coverage of Immediate Essential Newborn Care at Hospitals of Wollega Zones, The Case of Western Ethiopia</p>
Poor Universal Coverage of Immediate Essential Newborn Care at Hospitals of Wollega Zones, The Case of Western Ethiopia Open
Background: Thousands of neonates die annually in Ethiopia related to preventable causes. Low-quality care enhances neonatal morbidity and mortality unless remedial action is taken based on evidence. Here, we show the magnitude of essentia…
View article: Predictors of self-management practices among diabetic patients attending hospitals in western Oromia, Ethiopia
Predictors of self-management practices among diabetic patients attending hospitals in western Oromia, Ethiopia Open
Compared to the findings of previous studies, diabetes self-management practices of the participants was good. The study participants regular physical activity, food intake, medication adherence, and foot self-examination were moderate. Tw…
View article: Poor nutrition for under-five children from poor households in Ethiopia: Evidence from 2016 Demographic and Health Survey
Poor nutrition for under-five children from poor households in Ethiopia: Evidence from 2016 Demographic and Health Survey Open
The burden of undernutrition is still considerably high in Ethiopia. Implimentation of strategies and policies that focus on improving the socioeconomic educatiional status of the community need to be sustained. Generally, actions targeted…
View article: Disrespect and abuse during childbirth in Western Ethiopia: Should women continue to tolerate?
Disrespect and abuse during childbirth in Western Ethiopia: Should women continue to tolerate? Open
Three in four women reported experiencing at least one form of D&A during labor and delivery. This demonstrates a real disconnect between what the health system intends to achieve and what is practiced and calls for fundamental solutions i…
View article: Role of antenatal and postnatal care in contraceptive use during postpartum period in western Ethiopia: a cross sectional study
Role of antenatal and postnatal care in contraceptive use during postpartum period in western Ethiopia: a cross sectional study Open
The proportion of women using any of the modern family planning in extended postpartum period was 45.4%. Women who had four and more antenatal care visits (AOR = 2.93; 95% CI 1.08-7.94), mothers who received post-natal care (AOR = 4.34; 95…
View article: Inequities in utilization of reproductive and maternal health services in Ethiopia
Inequities in utilization of reproductive and maternal health services in Ethiopia Open
Considerable inequity between and within regions of Ethiopia in the use of maternal health services was demonstrated. Strategically targeting social determinants of health with special emphasis to women education and economic empowerment w…