Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Lindtjørn, Bernt"
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A dynamic model of some malaria-transmitting anopheline mosquitoes of the Afrotropical region. I. Model description and sensitivity analysis
Lunde, Torleif Markussen; Korecha, Diriba; Loha Shumbullo, Eskindir; Sorteberg, Asgeir; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-01-23)Background: Most of the current biophysical models designed to address the large-scale distribution of malaria assume that transmission of the disease is independent of the vector involved. Another common assumption in ... -
A dynamic model of some malaria-transmitting anopheline mosquitoes of the Afrotropical region. II. Validation of species distribution and seasonal variations
Lunde, Torleif Markussen; Balkew, Meshesha; Korecha, Diriba; Gebre-Michael, Teshome; Ulesido, Fekadu Massebo; Sorteberg, Asgeir; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-02-25)Background: The first part of this study aimed to develop a model for Anopheles gambiae s.l. with separate parametrization schemes for Anopheles gambiae s.s. and Anopheles arabiensis. The characterizations were constructed ... -
Effect of Bednets and Indoor Residual Spraying on Spatio-Temporal Clustering of Malaria in a Village in South Ethiopia: A Longitudinal Study
Loha Shumbullo, Eskindir; Lunde, Torleif Markussen; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-10-12)Background: Understanding the spatio-temporal pattern of malaria transmission where prevention and control measures are in place will help to fine-tune strategies. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of ... -
Effect of bednets and indoor residual spraying on spatio-temporal clustering of malaria in a village in South Ethiopia: a longitudinal study
Loha, Eskindir; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Conference poster, 2012-10-15) -
The effect of screening doors and windows on indoor density of Anopheles arabiensis in south-west Ethiopia: a randomized trial
Ulesido, Fekadu Massebo; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-09-12)Background: Screening of houses might have impact on density of indoor host-seeking Anopheles mosquitoes. A randomized trial of screening windows and doors with metal mesh, and closing openings on eves and walls by mud was ... -
Efficacy of processed amaranth-containing bread compared to maize bread on hemoglobin, anemia and iron deficiency anemia prevalence among two-to-five yearold anemic children in Southern Ethiopia: A cluster randomized controlled trial
Orsango, Alemselam Zebdewos; Loha, Eskindir; Lindtjørn, Bernt; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie S. (Journal article, 2020-09-28)Background: Few studies have evaluated iron-rich plant-based foods, such as amaranth grain, to reduce anemia and iron deficiency anemia. Amaranth is rich in nutrients, but with high level of phytate. The objective of this ... -
Entomologic Inoculation Rates of Anopheles arabiensis in Southwestern Ethiopia
Ulesido, Fekadu Massebo; Balkew, Meshesha; Gebre-Michael, Teshome; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013)We collected anophelines every second week for one year from randomly selected houses in southwestern Ethiopia by using Centers for Disease Control (CDC) light traps, pyrethrum spray catches, and artificial pit shelter ... -
Equity in long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying for malaria prevention in a rural South Central Ethiopia
Hailu, Alemayehu; Lindtjørn, Bernt; Deressa, Wakgari; Gari, Taye; Loha, Eskindir; Robberstad, Bjarne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-07-16)Background: While recognizing the recent achievement in the global fight against malaria, the disease remains a challenge to health systems in low-income countries. Beyond widespread consensuses about prioritizing malaria ... -
Evaluation of CareStart (TM) malaria Pf/Pv combo test for Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax malaria diagnosis in Butajira area, south-central Ethiopia
Woyessa, Adugna; Deressa, Wakgari; Ali, Ahmed; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-06-27)Malaria is a major public health problem in Ethiopia. Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax co-exist and malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDTs) is vital in rendering parasite-confirmed treatment especially in areas where ... -
The experience of mission hospitals in southern Ethiopia in identifying and responding to infectious disease outbreaks
Lindtjørn, Bernt; Henriksen, Thor-henrik (Journal article, 2020)Emerging infectious diseases and epidemics are often seen at mission health institutions. Work at such Christian institutions seeks to practice holistic medicine, and the core priorities included dedicated clinical care ... -
Feeding behavior and activity of Phlebotomus pedifer and potential reservoir hosts of Leishmania aethiopica in southwestern Ethiopia
Pareyn, Myrthe; Lindtjørn, Bernt; Kochora, Abena; Van Rooy, Luca; Eligo, Nigatu; Vanden Broecke, Bram; Girma, Nigatu; Merdekios, Behailu; Wegayehu, Teklu; Maes, Louis; Caljon, Guy; Leirs, Herwig; Massebo, Fekadu (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a major public health concern in Ethiopia. However, knowledge about the complex zoonotic transmission cycle is limited, hampering implementation of control strategies. We explored ... -
Fifteen-year trend in treatment outcomes among patients with pulmonary smear-positive tuberculosis and its determinants in Arsi Zone, Central Ethiopia
Hamusse, Shallo Daba; Demissie, Meaza; Teshome, Dejene; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-09-19)Background: Directly Observed Treatment Short course (DOTS) strategy is aimed at diagnosing 70% of infectious tuberculosis (TB) and curing 85% of it. Arsi Zone of Ethiopia piloted DOTS strategy in 1992. Since then, the ... -
Financial risk of seeking maternal and neonatal healthcare in southern Ethiopia: a cohort study of rural households
Borde, Moges Tadesse; Loha, Eskindir; Johansson, Kjell Arne; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Introduction Ethiopian households’ out-of-pocket healthcare payments constitute one-third of the national healthcare budget and are higher than the global and low-income countries average, and even the global target. Such ... -
Freely distributed bed-net use among Chano Mille residents, south Ethiopia: a longitudinal study
Loha Shumbullo, Eskindir; Tefera, Kebede; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-01-18)Background: A huge discrepancy was reported between ownership versus utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs). To acquire the benefits of ITNs, households need to use and not merely own them. The objective of ... -
Health Extension Workers Improve Tuberculosis Case Detection and Treatment Success in Southern Ethiopia: A Community Randomized Trial
Datiko, Daniel Gemechu; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-05-08)Background: One of the main strategies to control tuberculosis (TB) is to find and treat people with active disease. Unfortunately, the case detection rates remain low in many countries. Thus, we need interventions to find ... -
Helminth infections among rural schoolchildren in Southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional multilevel and zero-inflated regression model
Lindtjørn, Bernt; Amare, Hiwot Hailu (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Although the prevalence of helminths infection among schoolchildren is known, there has been little progress in the application of count model for modelling the risk factors of helminths egg. Only a few studies applied ... -
High maternal mortality in a rural south-west Ethiopia: estimate by using the sisterhood method
Balla, Yaliso Yaya; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-11-23)Background: Estimation of maternal mortality is difficult in developing countries without complete vital registration. The indirect sisterhood method represents an alternative in places where there is high fertility and ... -
How malaria models relate temperature to malaria transmission
Lunde, Torleif Markussen; Bayoh, Mohamed Nabie; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-01-18)Background: It is well known that temperature has a major influence on the transmission of malaria parasites to their hosts. However, mathematical models do not always agree about the way in which temperature affects malaria ... -
Human-biting activities of Anopheles species in south-central Ethiopia
Kenea, Oljira; Balkew, Meshesha; Tekie, Habte; Gebre-Michael, Teshome; Deressa, Wakgari; Loha, Eskindir; Lindtjørn, Bernt; Overgaard, Hans J (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-09-30)Background: Indoor residual spraying (IRS) and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the key malaria vector control interventions in Ethiopia. The success of these interventions rely on their efficacy to repel or kill ... -
Impact of housing condition on indoor-biting and indoor-resting Anopheles arabiensis density in a highland area, central Ethiopia
Ayele, Abebe Animut; Balkew, Meshesha; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-11-05)Background: Exposure of individuals to malaria infection may depend on their housing conditions as houses serve as biting and resting places of vectors. This study describes the association of housing conditions with ...