Dr. Turina Yusuf; Mr. Assefa Desalew(Haramaya University, 2025-02)
Measles is a highly contagious serious airborne disease caused by a virus that that
can lead to severe complications and death. It has a case fatality rate of 3 – 6% and may reach as
high as 30% in infants. Measles is ...
Background: Diarrhea is a leading cause of under-five mortality globally, especially in low-resource settings. Zinc supplementation is recommended to reduce the duration and severity of diarrheal episodes, yet utilization ...
Background፡ Use of substances such as alcohol, khat and tobacco has become one of the rising major public health and socioeconomic problems worldwide. The global burden of disease attributable to alcohol and illicit drug ...
Ventilator-associated pneumonia refers to pneumonia that develops in patients
receiving mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours. It is associated with an increased duration
of mechanical ventilation, longer stays ...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is the most frequent neuropsychiatric
condition affecting preschoolers, children, adolescents, and adults around the world. Teachers are
often the main source of information’s and ...
Mubarek Tuna; Dr. Mekdes Demissie; Mr. Daniel Alemu; Jerman Dereje (MSc)(Haramaya University, 2025-01)
Patient satisfaction is a relative phenomenon, which embodies the patients‘
perceived need, his /her expectations from the health system, and experience of health care.
Furthermore, it stands out as a crucial factor in ...
Mengistu Chalie Fentie; Dr. Awoke Getiye; Abebe Tolera(Haramaya University, 2025-02)
Spinal anesthesia is a type of regional anesthesia that has been practicing for obstetric
anesthesia since the beginning of the 20th century. Despite the simplicity and lower maternal mortality risk,
compared to general ...
Background: Cultural malpractices are socially shared perspectives and traditionally accepted
behaviors experienced in a certain society that harm maternal health.In Ethiopia, about 18% of
infant deaths occur due to ...
ELSABET TESHAGER; Dr. Anteneh Berhane ((MPH, Ph.D); Mr. Jemal Yusuf (MPH)(Haramaya University, 2025-09)
Background: Women's empowerment is a recognized determinant of child nutrition, yet the
specific pathways through which it influences nutritional outcomes remain unclear. Cultural and
religious factors influence ...
Background: Physical exercise is a key preventive measure for chronic diseases across the
lifespan, including during pregnancy, where it promotes maternal and fetal health. Despite its
benefits, evidence on the intention ...
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as feeding breast milk only, for the first six
months, only 40% of children worldwide exclusively breastfed which is far from the
recommendation, while in Africa only 37% ...
BEYAN ABDELA ADEM (BSc); Anteneh Berhane (Ph.D. in Human Nutrition Assistant Professor of Human Nutrition); Mr. Berhe Gebremicael (MPH, Assistant professor)(Haramaya University, Harar,, 2025-09)
Background: Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that disrupt normal body
function. It’s a global public health issue with a rising burden in developing countries. Due to the
combined effect of the ...
Background: Malaria continues to be a significant public health challenge in Sub
Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. Despite the proven effectiveness of long-lasting
insecticidal nets (LLINs) to prevent malaria, data on ...
ASIA MOHAMED AHMED(BSC); Admas Abera (MSc, Assistant Professor); Lemma Demissie (MPH, Assi Professor.)(Haramaya University Harar, 2025-09)
Background: Malnutrition is strongly linked to tuberculosis, acting as both a risk factor for developing
the disease and a consequence of active infection. In Somalia, widespread food insecurity and limited
access to ...
DR. TESFAHUN KEBEDE NUNNE; ekalign Tsegaye (MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopeadics and Trauma surgery, Pediatric Orthopeadics Subspecialist); Abebe Tolera (MPH, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology)(Haramaya University, Harar, 2026-05)
Background: Pediatric orthopedic infections are a significant cause of morbidity in low-income
countries, yet data from Eastern Ethiopia are limited.
Objectives: To assess the microbiological spectrum, clinical outcomes, ...
Background: In Ethiopian higher education institutions, only 46.6% of youths know what
reproductive health mean and 44% know thier sexual and reproductive rights. Youths are facing
multiple sexual and reproductive ...
ALEMAYEHU GIRMA DIRESSIE; Mr. Moti Tolera (MPH, Assistant Professor); Mr. Daniel Berhanie (MSc, Assistant Professor)(Haramaya University, Harar, 2026-01)
Background: Employee performance is vital for healthcare organizational goals. Health
Information Technicians (HITs) manage patient data, improve delivery, and support decisions,
directly impacting outcomes. However, ...
AHMED MUHUMED SULTAN (BSC. PH); Dr. Tesfaye Assebe, Ph.D. (Associate professor); Abebe Tolera (MPH, Assis. Professor)(Haramaya University Harar., 2025-11)
Background: Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health problems during pregnancy as a
result of the physical and psychological changes. Anxiety among pregnancy, involving labor and
delivery, the well-being of ...
Background: - Severe Acute Malnutrition is a major public health concern that causes sickness,
and mortality in developing countries like Ethiopia, particularly among the poor communities. It
continues to be a major ...
Background: Gender-based violence (GBV) is a fundamental human rights violation and a major
global public health challenge, profoundly impacting women's physical, social, and psychological
well-being. Despite this, ...