Search Results - "Assefa, Yalemzewod"

Community health extension program of Ethiopia, 2003-2018: successes and challenges toward universal coverage for primary healthcare services by Assefa, Yibeltal, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Hill, Peter S, Taye, Belaynew Wassie, Van Damme, Wim

“…Ethiopia has been implementing a community health extension program (HEP) since 2003. We aimed to assess the successes and challenges of the HEP over time, and…”
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Prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among adults in Durame Town, Southern Ethiopia by Helelo, Tsegab Paulose, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Adane, Akilew Awoke

“…To date, non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, are becoming severe public health challenges particularly in developing countries…”
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Maternal health care service seeking behaviors and associated factors among women in rural Haramaya District, Eastern Ethiopia: a triangulated community-based cross-sectional study by Kifle, Dereje, Azale, Telake, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Melsew, Yayehirad Alemu

“…Regular utilization of maternal health care services reduces maternal morbidity and mortality. This study assessed the maternal health care seeking behavior…”
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HIV Prevalence Among Tuberculosis Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Williams, Gail, Soares Magalhães, Ricardo J., Gilks, Charles F., Assefa, Yibeltal

“…HIV associated tuberculosis (TB) morbidity and mortality is a major concern in sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding the level of HIV infection among TB patients…”
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3-month daily rifampicin and isoniazid compared to 6- or 9-month isoniazid for treating latent tuberculosis infection in children and adolescents less than 15 years of age: an updated systematic review by Assefa, Yibeltal, Assefa, Yalemzewod, Woldeyohannes, Solomon, Hamada, Yohhei, Getahun, Haileyesus

“…One-third to one-quarter of the world's population is estimated to have latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) [1]. These infected persons are at risk for…”
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The prevalence of impaired fasting glucose and undiagnosed diabetes mellitus and associated risk factors among adults living in a rural Koladiba town, northwest Ethiopia by Worede, Abebaw, Alemu, Shitaye, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Abebe, Molla

“…Diabetes mellitus is becoming a big public health challenge, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. It is a manageable disease if early screening…”
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Factors associated with overweight and obesity among adults in northeast Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Dagne, Samuel, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Abebe, Zegeye, Wassie, Molla Mesele

“…Currently, the growing prevalence of overweight and obesity is an emerging public health problem in middle- and low-income countries such as Ethiopia. However,…”
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The COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare systems in Africa: a scoping review of preparedness, impact and response by Tessema, Gizachew A, Kinfu, Yohannes, Dachew, Berihun Assefa, Tesema, Azeb Gebresilassie, Assefa, Yibeltal, Alene, Kefyalew Addis, Aregay, Atsede Fantahun, Ayalew, Mohammed Biset, Bezabhe, Woldesellassie M, Bali, Ayele Geleto, Dadi, Abel Fekadu, Duko, Bereket, Erku, Daniel, Gebrekidan, Kahsu, Gebremariam, Kidane Tadesse, Gebremichael, Lemlem Gebremedhin, Gebreyohannes, Eyob Alemayehu, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Gesesew, Hailay Abrha, Kibret, Getiye Dejenu, Leshargie, Cheru Tesema, Meazew, Maereg Wagnew, Mekonnen, Alemayehu, Mirkuzie, Alemnesh H., Mohammed, Hassen, Tekle, Dejen Yemane, Tesfay, Fisaha Haile

“…BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health systems in both developed and developing nations alike. Africa has one of the weakest health systems…”
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Socio-demographic correlates of unhealthy lifestyle in Ethiopia: a secondary analysis of a national survey by Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Koye, Digsu N, Alene, Kefyalew Addis, Ahmed, Kedir Y, Assefa, Yibeltal, Erku, Daniel Asfaw, Tegegn, Henok Getachew, Tesema, Azeb Gebresilassie, Zeleke, Berihun Megabiaw, Melaku, Yohannes Adama

“…Multiple lifestyle risk factors exhibit a stronger association with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) compared to a single factor, emphasizing the necessity of…”
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Spatial clustering and socio-demographic determinants of HIV infection in Ethiopia, 2015–2017 by Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Magalhães, Ricardo J. Soares, Assefa, Yibeltal, Williams, Gail

“…•HIV infection rate in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia exhibiting a small annual reduction between 2015 and 2017, it was 6.57 per 1000 population tested for…”
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Exclusive breastfeeding and mothers' employment status in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study by Chekol, Dawit Alemayehu, Biks, Gashaw Andargie, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Melsew, Yayehirad Alemu

“…Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as feeding an infant breast milk only, for the first six months. In Ethiopia, more than half of infants do not receive…”
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Spatial patterns of childhood diarrhea in Ethiopia: data from Ethiopian demographic and health surveys (2000, 2005, and 2011) by Bogale, Getahun Gebre, Gelaye, Kassahun Alemu, Degefie, Degefie Tibebe, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa

“…Childhood diarrhea is a major public health problem, especially in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Exploring the spatial pattern of childhood…”
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Determinants to antiretroviral treatment non-adherence among adult HIV/AIDS patients in northern Ethiopia by Gebrezgabher, Berhe Beyene, Kebede, Yigzaw, Kindie, Melaku, Tetemke, Desalegn, Abay, Mebrahtu, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa

“…Adhering 95% and above of antiretroviral therapy reduces the rate of disease progression and death among people's living human immunodeficiency virus. Though…”
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Married women's decision making power on family planning use and associated factors in Mizan-Aman, South Ethiopia: a cross sectional study by Belay, Abeba Daniel, Mengesha, Zelalem Birhanu, Woldegebriel, Manay Kifle, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa

“…Women's use of family planning service is influenced by many factors, especially by their decision making power. A woman's decision-making power, be it…”
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Factors associated with utilization of long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods among women who have decided not to have more children in Gondar city by Zenebe, Chernet Baye, Adefris, Mulat, Yenit, Melaku Kindie, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa

“…Despite the fact that long acting family planning methods reduce population growth and improve maternal health, their utilization remains poor. Therefore, this…”
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Predictors of mortality among multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients in central Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study by Kassa, Getahun Molla, Tadesse, Abilo, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Alemayehu, Temesgen Tadesse, Tsegaye, Adino Tesfahun, Tamirat, Koku Sisay, Akalu, Temesgen Yihunie

“…The burden of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) related to mortality in resource-poor countries remains high. This study aimed to estimate the…”
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Pertussis outbreak investigation of Mekdela district, South Wollo zone, Amhara region, North-West Ethiopia by Alamaw, Sefi Derib, Kassa, Addisu Workineh, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa

“…Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis. It is one of the most common vaccine-preventable bacterial infections that…”
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Effect of residence on mothers' health care seeking behavior for common childhood illness in Northwest Ethiopia: a community based comparative cross--sectional study by Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Biks, Gashaw Andargie, Alene, Kefyalew Addis

“…Children are at higher risk of acquiring infections and developing severe disease. This study assessed the health care seeking behavior and associated factors…”
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Incidence and risk factors of first-line antiretroviral treatment failure among human immunodeficiency virus-infected children in Amhara regional state, Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study by Sisay, Malede Mequanent, Ayele, Tadesse Awoke, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Tsegaye, Adino Tesfahun, Gelaye, Kassahun Alemu, Melak, Melkitu Fentie

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the incidence and risk factors of treatment failure among HIV/AIDS-infected children who were on antiretroviral therapy…”
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Effect of temperature and altitude difference on tuberculosis notification: A systematic review by Gelaw, Yalemzewod, Yu, Weiwei, Magalhães, Ricardo, Assefa, Yibeltal, Williams, Gail

“…Background: Ecological factors are important indicators for tuberculosis (TB) notification. However, consolidation of evidence on the effect of altitude and…”
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