Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Solomon, Tarekegn"
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Anaemia among children in a drought affected community in south-central Ethiopia
Gari, Taye; Loha, Eskindir; Deressa, Wakgari; Solomon, Tarekegn; Atsbeha, Hanibale; Assegid, Meselech; Hailu, Alemayehu; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-03-14)Introduction: As part of a field trial (PACTR201411000882128) to provide evidence on the combined use of long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spray for malaria prevention, we measured haemoglobin values among ... -
Bed nets used to protect against malaria do not last long in a semi-arid area of Ethiopia: A cohort study
Solomon, Tarekegn; Loha, Eskindir; Deressa, Wakgari; Balkew, Meshesha; Gari, Taye; Overgaard, Hans Jørgen; Lindtjorn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-06-20)Background: Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are a key tool for malaria prevention and control. Currently, the recommended serviceable life of an LLIN is 3 years under field conditions. However, field studies show ... -
Malaria increased the risk of stunting and wasting among young children in Ethiopia: Results of a cohort study
Gari, Taye; Loha, Eskindir; Deressa, Wakgari; Solomon, Tarekegn; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-01-11)Introduction: Given the high prevalence of malnutrition in a malaria-endemic setting, improving nutritional status could serve as a tool to prevent malaria. However, the relationship between the two conditions remains ... -
Older children are at increased risk of Plasmodium vivax in south-central Ethiopia: a cohort study
Gari, Taye; Solomon, Tarekegn; Lindtjorn, Bernt (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Better understanding of the distribution of Plasmodium vivax and its risk factors could be used to prevent and control malaria infection. Therefore, the aim of this study was to characterize the distribution ...