Search Results - "Gashu, Kassahun Dessie"

Mapping the role of digital health technologies in the case detection, management, and treatment outcomes of neglected tropical diseases: a scoping review by Tilahun, Binyam, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Mekonnen, Zeleke Abebaw, Endehabtu, Berhanu Fikadie, Angaw, Dessie Abebaw

“…Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of communicable diseases that principally impact the world's poorest people. The use of digital health…”
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Adherence to TB treatment remains low during continuation phase among adult patients in Northwest Ethiopia by Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Gelaye, Kassahun Alemu, Tilahun, Binyam

“…Abstract Background Patients’ failure to adhere to TB treatment was a major challenge that leads to poor treatment outcomes. In Ethiopia, TB treatment success…”
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Does phone messaging improves tuberculosis treatment success? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Gelaye, Kassahun Alemu, Mekonnen, Zeleke Abebaw, Lester, Richard, Tilahun, Binyam

“…Compliance to anti-TB treatment is crucial in achieving cure and avoiding the emergence of drug resistance. Electronic health (eHealth) interventions are…”
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Physicians’ knowledge and attitudes towards telesurgery and its associated factors in a resource-limited setting, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022: a cross-sectional study design by Reda, Mekides Molla, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Beshir, Miftahe Abedella, Butta, Fikadu Wake

“…BackgroundTelesurgery has become helpful in overcoming the current shortage of surgeons and reducing the barriers to timely and effective surgical intervention…”
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Effect of mobile text message reminders on routine childhood vaccination: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mekonnen, Zeleke Abebaw, Gelaye, Kassahun Alemu, Were, Martin C, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Tilahun, Binyam Chakilu

“…The World Health Organization estimates that 29% of under-five mortality could be prevented with existing vaccines. However, non-consistent attendance for…”
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Information-seeking behavior on sexually transmitted infections and its associated factors among university students in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Shimie, Aynadis Worku, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Shiferaw, Atsede Mazengia, Mengiste, Shegaw Anagaw

“…Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are infections commonly spread through sexual contact and transmitted by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. In today's…”
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Effect of a phone reminder system on patient-centered tuberculosis treatment adherence among adults in Northwest Ethiopia: a randomised controlled trial by Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Gelaye, Kassahun Alemu, Lester, Richard, Tilahun, Binyam

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of the phone reminder system on patient-centred TB treatment adherence during continuation phase, where…”
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Geographical weighted regression analysis of delayed antenatal care initiation and its factors among all reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia, 2016 by Tareke, Abiyu Abadi, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Endehabtu, Berhanu Fikadie

“…Abstract Background Delayed antenatal care is when the first visit is carried out after 12 gestational weeks. Despite the fact that many studies have been…”
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Factors associated with women's exposure to mass media for Health Care Information in Ethiopia. A case-control study by Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Yismaw, Ayenew Engida, Gessesse, Dereje Nibret, Yismaw, Yazachew Engida

“…Mass media are often essential to communicate health messages. Women's exposure to mass media remained low in Ethiopia. Evidence was scarce on underlined…”
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Epileptic patients' willingness to receive cell-phone based medication reminder in Northwest Ethiopia by Senay, Bereket, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Jemere, Adamu Takele, Mekonnen, Zeleke Abebaw

“…Poor adherence compromises medication treatment effectiveness which results in suboptimal illness control. This can lead to increased use of healthcare…”
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COVID-19 related knowledge sharing practice and associated factors among healthcare providers worked in COVID-19 treatment centers at teaching hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study by Chereka, Alex Ayenew, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Fentahun, Ashenafi, Tilahun, Binyam, Fikadie, Berhanu, Ngusie, Habtamu Setegn

“…COVID-19 is a pandemic that causes many deaths and disrupts the lives of the world population on an unprecedented scale. Healthcare providers are on the…”
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Intention to use personal health record system and its predictors among chronic patients enrolled at public hospitals in Bahir Dar city, northwest Ethiopia: using modified UTAUT2 model by Abebe, Solomon Abuhay, Endehabtu, Berhanu Fikadie, Walle, Agmasie Damtew, Hailu, Debela Tsegaye, Yeshaneh, Ayenew Tilahun, Dres, Eshetie Andargie, Yimmam, Mengestu Tesfaye, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie

“…Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death in the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, it leads to more mortality than almost every other region in the world…”
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Intention to use wearable health devices and its predictors among diabetes mellitus patients in Amhara region referral hospitals, Ethiopia: Using modified UTAUT-2 model by Walle, Agmasie Damtew, Jemere, Adamu Takele, Tilahun, Binyam, Endehabtu, Berhanu Fikadie, Wubante, Sisay Maru, Melaku, Mequannent Sharew, Tegegne, Masresha Derese, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie

“…The burden of diabetes mellitus is increasing in Africa. Wearables have a proven track record of combating chronic diseases. However, little is known about…”
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Internet utilization for health information and its associated factors among undergraduate university students in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study by Derseh, Mintesnot Hawaze, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Meshesha, Tekeba, Ashenafi, Baye, Wolde, Abebe Getachew, Umuro, Desta Samuel, Melaku, Mequannent Sharew, Wubante, Sisay Maru, Tadesse, Zelalem, Chernet, Nahom, Tegegne, Masresha Derese

“…Background: Among currently available technologies, only the Internet has the potential to deliver universal access to up-to-date health care information. This…”
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Mapping the Role of Digital Health Technologies in Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Pandemic: Review of the Literature by Tilahun, Binyam, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Mekonnen, Zeleke Abebaw, Endehabtu, Berhanu Fikadie, Angaw, Dessie Abebaw

“…Summary Background: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is currently spreading exponentially around the globe. Various digital health technologies are currently…”
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Health Workers' Perceptions on Data-informed Decision-Making practices in Primary Health Care Units at Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia by Guadie, Habtamu Alganeh, Shiferaw, Atsede Mazengia, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie

“…Background: Data-informed decision making is influenced by organizational, technical, and behavioral factors. Behavioral factors are the major contributing…”
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Misinformation on COVID-19 Vaccine and Its Associated Factors among Residents in Gondar, Ethiopia, 2022 by Jember, Mesafint Zewold, Jemere, Adamu Takele, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Shibabaw, Adamu Ambachew

“…Introduction. In the year 2019, a new strain of severe acute respiratory syndrome emerged in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, causing a new pneumonia outbreak…”
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Mortality due to Sepsis and Its Associated Factors Among Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units of Southern Amhara Public Hospitals, Ethiopia by Getu, Samuel Asmare, Legese, Gebrehiwot Lema, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Ayalew, Desalew Getahun, Baykeda, Tsegaw Amare

“…Introduction: Although intensive care units (ICUs) are where severe and complicated cases are managed, there is limited evidence on treatment outcomes in…”
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Health Workers’ Perceptions on Data-informed Decision Making practice in Primary Health Care Units at Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia (Preprint) by Guadie, Habtamu Alganeh, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Shiferaw, Atsede Mazengia

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Implementation fidelity and challenges of optimal cold chain management in Assossa district health system, Benshangul-Gumuz region, Western Ethiopia by Gedlu, Tseganesh, Gashu, Kassahun Dessie, Birhanu, Netsanet, Tessema, Shawel, Deti, Tesfaye, Mekonnen, Zeleke Abebaw, Teklu, Alemayehu, Shiferaw, Amsalu, Tilahun, Binyam

“…Introduction: Preventive programs which have proven to be effective in clinical trials may not necessarily impact the health and wellbeing of the community…”
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