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 ...
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% ...
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, ...
AHMED ABDULAHI, SULEYMAN(haramaya university, 2024)
Background: Under nutrition contributes to the deaths of about 3 million children every year and continued to threaten the lives of hundreds of millions of children globally. Stunting, wasting, under-weight, and micronutrient ...
MASRESHA LETA (MSC); Prof. Nega Assefa (PhD); Dr. Abera Kenay (PhD), Dr. Haymanot Mezmur (PhD)(Haramaya University, 2025-11)
Background: Adverse maternal and fetal outcomes remain a significant public health concern,
particularly in low- and middle-income countries where inadequate healthcare infrastructure
contributes to elevated rates of ...
. KEDIR UMER; Dr. Aboma Motuma; Mr. Deribe Bekele(Haramaya University, 2025-01)
ackground: Patient-centered care is poorly implemented in clinical practice in Ethiopia, which
leads to Poor patients’ outcome. However, there is no published mixed study on ‘patients`
perception of patient-centered ...
DR. TESFAHUN KEBEDE NUNNE; Tekalign 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, ...
IBRAHIM ISMAIL; Dr Gudina Egata(PhD); Prof. Myrla Obejero Mabalhin(Haramaya University, 2019-09)
Background: Globally, 15 million newborns are delivered being prematurely every year and >1 in 10 are
premature, affecting families worldwide. Over 1 million babies die each year due to complications of
premature ...
Background: Preterm birth is a major cause of death and a significant cause of long-term loss
of human potential amongst survivors all around the world. Approximately 15 million babies
are born preterm annually worldwide, ...
Background: Maternal and neonatal mortality is a major public health challenge in low-income
countries. Yet for every death, there are many more mothers and new-born who suffer a life-threatening
complication but ...
Background: Obstetric danger signs are early indicators of complications during pregnancy,
childbirth, and in the postpartum period. Prior studies were limited to women's awareness on
obstetric danger signs, but not ...
Background: The neonatal period is the most vulnerable time for an infant’s survival,
particularly for preterm neonates. Complications related to preterm birth are among the leading
causes of death in neonates. Many ...
KALEB ABRHAM KIFLE (MD); Dr Ruth Desta (Assistant professor of ACCPM); Lemma Demisse (Assistant professor of Public Health)(HARAMAYA UNIVERSITY, 2026-01)
Background: Acute Kidney Injury is a highly prevalent condition among critically ill patients
admitted to Intensive Care Units globally, significantly contributing to high morbidity and
mortality. The significant gap ...
EYOBEL ABAYNEH TIRUNEH (MD); Seid Ali (Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Medicine); Abebe Tolera (Mph, Assistant Professor)(Haramaya University,, 2025-12)
Background: Prolonged intensive care unit stay is a significant global public health issue,
associated with increased mortality, morbidity, and healthcare costs. Despite the
advancement in critical care, extended ...
ADDIS BEKELE (MD, ACCPM RESIDENT); Sirak Worku (MD, Assistant professor of ACCPM); Mr. Addisu Birhanu (Assistant professor of Biostatistics)(HARAMAYA UNIVERSITY, 2025-11)
Background: The Enhanced Recovery after Surgery protocol is a systematic, evidence-based
method to optimizing perioperative care, improving patient outcomes, and promoting recovery.
Despite its established benefits, ...
ABDULMEJID GUDU (MD); Sirak Worku (MD, Assistant professor of ACCPM); Assefa Tola (Assistant professor of Epidemiology)(HARAMAYA UNIVERSITY, 2025-12)
Background: Preoperative anemia, affecting about 35% of surgical patients, is a major risk factor
for increased morbidity and mortality. It elevates the need for blood transfusion, which prolongs
hospital stay and ...
MASRESHA YOHANNES (MD); Awoke Getiye (MD, Assistant professor of ACCPM); Melake Demena (Assistant professor of Public Health)(Haramaya University, 2025-12)
Background: The World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist is an evidence based
instrument designed to decrease surgical errors and enhance patient outcomes. Despite its proven
value, its use remains inconsistent ...
SAMUEL SILESHI (MSc candidate); Abraham Nigussie (PhD, Assistant Professor of pharmacology); Abraham Degaga (PhD, Assistant Professor of pharmacology)(Haramaya University, 2026-01)
Pain and inflammation are associated with number of diseases or conditions as symptoms, and
considered as a major clinical, social, and economic problem around the world. In Ethiopia, Aloe
pubescens has been traditionally ...