Blar i Faculty of Medicine på emneord "Ethiopia"
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Inequalities in utilization of maternal and child health services in Ethiopia: the role of primary health care
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-02-12)Background: Health systems aim to narrow inequality in access to health care across socioeconomic groups and area of residency. However, in low-income countries, studies are lacking that systematically monitor and evaluate ... -
"I´m afraid, actually!" Midwives´ challenges in providing quality maternal and newborn care in health centres in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2014-08-15)Despite several international commitments including the Millennium Development Goals and national efforts the maternal and neonatal mortality in low- income countries is still high. Still 329,000 women and more than 6 ... -
Life after pelvic organ prolapse surgery: a qualitative study in Amhara region, Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-05-29)Background: Women living in resource constrained settings often have limited knowledge of and access to surgical treatment for pelvic organ prolapse. Additionally, little is known about experiences during recovery periods ... -
Living with pelvic organ prolapse: voices of women from Amhara region, Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-03)Introduction: The objective of the study was to explore how women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse in a lowincome setting explain, experience, and handle the potential practical and social consequences of the condition. ... -
Local spatial clustering of stunting and wasting among children under the age of 5 years: implications for intervention strategies
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-06)Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the clustering of undernutrition indicators of children under the age of 5 years in relation to different scales. Design: A community-based cross-sectional study design was ... -
Low case notification rates of childhood tuberculosis in southern Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-10-01)Background: Childhood tuberculosis (TB) is a public health concern causing considerable mortality. However, control of childhood TB receives little attention. The control efforts could be inadequate because of challenges ... -
Malaria risk factors in Butajira area, south-central Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-08-02)Background The highlands of Ethiopia, situated between 1,500 and 2,500 m above sea level, experienced severe malaria epidemics. Despite the intensive control attempts, underway since 2005 and followed by an initial decline, ... -
'Maternal deaths should simply be 0': Politicization of maternal death reporting and review processes in Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-07-31)The Maternal Death Surveillance and Response system (MDSR) was implemented in Ethiopia in 2013 to record and review maternal deaths. The overall aim of the system is to identify and address gaps in order to prevent future ... -
Ownership and use of long-lasting insecticidal nets for malaria prevention in Butajira area, south-central Ethiopia: complex samples data analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-01-31)Background: Despite the encroaching of endemic malaria to highland-fringe areas above 2000 meters above sea level in Ethiopia, there is limited information on ownership and use of mosquito nets for malaria prevention. Thus, ... -
Perceptions and practices related to home based and facility based birth. A qualitative study from Agemssa, Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2011-12-16)Introduction Despite the indications of sharp declines in maternal mortality rate the past few years, maternal mortality still remains unacceptably high, and many countries are not on track to achieve the aims of the ... -
Pre-ART retention in care and prevalence of tuberculosis among HIV-infected children at a district hospital in southern Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-10-04)Background: The Ethiopian epidemic is currently on the wane. However, the situation for infected children is in some ways lagging behind due to low treatment coverage and deficient prevention of mother-to-child transmission. ... -
Prevalence and Incidence of Smear-Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Hetosa District of Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State of Central Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-03-16)Background: The real burden of smear-positive (PTB+) and bacteriologically confirmed tuberculosis (BCTB) in Ethiopia is not known. Thus, the aim of this community-based study was to measure the prevalence and incidence of ... -
The Prevalence of HIV among Registered TB Patients in Public DOTS Clinic of Ethiopia's Capital, Addis Ababa
(Master thesis, 2011-08-15)HIV and TB are major public health problem undermining socio-economic development. HIV is the main reason for failure to meet tuberculosis control target. Considering this fact, a descriptive study was conducted in Addis ... -
Prevalence of malaria infection in Butajira area, south-central Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-03-23)Background: In 2005, the Ethiopian government launched a massive expansion of the malaria prevention and control programme. The programme was aimed mainly at the reduction of malaria in populations living below 2,000 m ... -
Prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Ethiopia saves more than lives: cost-effectiveness analysis, extended cost-effectiveness analysis, and financial risk protection
(Doctoral thesis, 2018-02-09)Introduction: The burden from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its risk factors is growing in Ethiopia, especially in urban areas. Yet, the coverage of effective strategies towards its successful control is low. In the ... -
Prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Ethiopia: a cost-effectiveness analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-08-12)Background: The coverage of prevention and treatment strategies for ischemic heart disease and stroke is very low in Ethiopia. In view of Ethiopia’s meager healthcare budget, it is important to identify the most cost-effective ... -
Primary and secondary anti-tuberculosis drug resistance in Hitossa District of Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Central Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-07-18)Background: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) drugs which is resistant to the major first-line anti-TB drugs, Isoniazid and Rifampicin, has become a major global challenge in tuberculosis (TB) control programme. ... -
Proximity to vector breeding site and risk of Plasmodium vivax infection: a prospective cohort study in rural Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-09-19)Background: Despite falling incidence and mortality since the turn of the century, malaria remains an important global health challenge. In the future fight against malaria, greater emphasis will have to be placed on ... -
Reference ranges for head circumference in ethiopian children 0-2 years of age
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-12)BACKGROUND: Head circumference (HC) charts are important for early detection of hydrocephalus during childhood. In low-income countries where populationbased HC charts are rarely available, hydrocephalus occurs more commonly ... -
Scale-up of high impact maternal and child health interventions in Ethiopia: equity, cost and cost-effectiveness analyses
(Doctoral thesis, 2016-08-29)Background: Equity in access to health care services and in health outcome, and safeguarding households from catastrophic and impoverishing medical expenditures are key health systems objectives. However, in low-income ...