Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Astatkie, Ayalew"
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Birth weight was associated with maternal exposure to intimate partner violence during pregnancy in southern Ethiopia: A prospective cohort study
Alemayehu, Sewhareg Belay; Astatkie, Ayalew; Hinderaker, Sven Gudmund (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Introduction: Birth weight is defined as the first weight of the newborn, ideally measured soon after birth. A recent Ethiopian survey estimated that 48% of births took place in health facilities. Data for women exposed ... -
Health Workers’ Knowledge and Attitude Towards Intimate Partner Violence: A Descriptive Study in Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia
Belay, Sewhareg; Astatkie, Ayalew; Hinderaker, Sven Gudmund (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: It is important that health workers understand intimate partner violence (IPV) and its link with ill health. Increasing their awareness will help them play a stronger role in identifying survivors and providing ... -
Intimate partner violence and maternal depression during pregnancy: A community-based cross-sectional study in Ethiopia
Belay, Sewhareg; Astatkie, Ayalew; Emmelin, Maria; Hinderaker, Sven Gudmund (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Introduction: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is regarded an important public health and human rights issue, characterized by physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Globally more than one in three women report physical or ... -
Low immunization coverage in Wonago district, southern Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study
Hailu, Samrawit; Astatkie, Ayalew; Johansson, Kjell Arne; Lindtjorn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-07-24)Introduction: Immunization is a cost-effective intervention that prevented more than 5 million deaths worldwide from 2010 to 2015. Despite increased vaccination coverage over the past four decades in many African countries, ... -
Low long-lasting insecticidal net use in malaria elimination areas in Southern Ethiopia: results from community based cross-sectional study
Endriyas, Misganu; Kassa, Mekidim; Chisha, Yilma; Mekonnen, Emebet; Misganaw, Tebeje; Loha, eskindir; Astatkie, Ayalew (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Despite remarkable progress in malaria burden reduction, malaria continues to be a major public health problem globally. Ethiopia has been distributing long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) for free and ...