Introduction: Young peoples’ knowledge on sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHRs) is essential in exercising these rights. But little is known about level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of sexual and reproductive ...
Background: Stoma reversal is associated with wide variation in reported morbidity and mortality. Its operative mortality rates are as high as 10% with morbidity rates of 30%-40% and anastomotic leakage rates of 15% have ...
Biruk Tesfaye; Dr. Abraham Geremew; Dr. Tesfaye Gobena(Haramaya University, 2023-12)
Plastic wastes impose serious environmental pollutions and health problems in
humans and animals. These problems are worsened in low-income countries like Ethiopia.
Evidence on how households plastic wate management, ...
Continuous quality improvement is a key aspect of improving access and
quality of healthcare services. Implementing quality improvement projects at health facilities
is a key strategy to reduce preventable morbidity, ...
Andualem Mustefa; Dr. Haymanot Mezmure; Dr. Dureti Abdurahman(Haramaya University, 2023-02)
Repeated induced abortion, having subsequent termination of pregnancy, is
becoming a common heath concern for many women throughout world. Limited evidence is
available on the magnitude and factors associated with ...
Yuusuf Haashi Hassan_; Dr. Kedir Urgessa (PhD); Dr. Desalegn Admassu (PhD)(Haramaya University, 2024-03)
Background:Helicobacter pylori infection is usually acquired during childhood and is
associated with different socio-demographic factors. It is a major public health problem in many
developing countries and the local ...
SONESSA MERGA; Mr. Behailu Hawulte (MPH, Assistant professor); Mr. Fitsum Weldegebreal (MSc Associate professor)(Haramaya University, 2023-10)
Background: Sexually transmitted infections remain a major public health problem in
developing country including Ethiopia. University students are at high risk for acquiring sexually
transmitted infections due to ...
Abdulfetah Mohammed; Dr. Oumer Harun(Haramaya University, 2022-04)
Background: Acute kidney injury is common in hospitalized children and this study characterizes acute kidney injury in hospitalized children in our PICU. Despite the significance of the disease the magnitude of the problem ...
Background: Neonatal death in Ethiopia accounted for more than half (56%) of all deaths of
children under five years in 2020. The proportion of causes of neonatal deaths in Ethiopia due to
neonatal infection is estimated ...
Job performance is crucial for organizational goals, and Ethiopia's health
extension programs have achieved significant health outcomes. However, challenges include
improving the quality of the services provided within ...
Mohammed Jemal; Dr. Kedir Teji; Mr Assefa Tola(Haramaya University, 2023-12)
Poor consumption of diet can have a negative impact that long-lasting effects on health,
and affects the physiology and mental capacity of the individuals. Many studies have been done on food
security, but limited ...
HUMED YAID; Dr. Nejib Yusuf; Mr. Mekonnen Sisay(Haramaya University, 2021-01)
Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the most common causes of mortality and morbidity among diabetic patients.
Aspirin is recommended for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases in diabetic patients ...
Background: Undernutrition is one of the major public health problems affecting children in
developing settings. Despite impressive interventions like PSNP, there is limited information
on the association between stunting ...
Ibrahim Jemal; Dr Henok Wale; Fayisa Tolosa ( Assis Profe)(Haramaya University, 2023-12)
Cervical cancer remains a major public health problem in developing world. It is
caused by a progression of precancerous lesions of the cervix. Investigating the prevalence and
determinants of the precancerous lesions ...
Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a life-threatening condition that is responsible
for high morbidity and mortality among children under 5 years of age in the world. Children with
severe malnutrition have an increased ...
Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide and the second leading cause of death
and disability-adjusted life years and is a public health problem in Ethiopia. Despite the high prevalence
of stroke, data are ...
Birth weight plays an important role in infant mortality, morbidity, development,
and future health. Low birth weight is one of the public health problems in the globe and it is an
indicator of the health of the newborn ...
Background: Macrosomia is defined as a birth weight of 4000g and above irrespective of the gestational age or more than 90 percentile for gestational age. It is becoming a public health problem and its effect is higher ...
Khalid Ahmed; Dr. Ibsa Usmail; Dr. Kedir Teji(Haramaya University, 2023-01)
Background: Preconception care is vital for identifying and addressing maternal and fetal risk factors before pregnancy, thereby reducing morbidities, deaths, and non-communicable diseases. Studies advocate for extending ...
Wondale Assefa; Dr. Miressa Bekena; Dawit Tamiru(Haramaya University, 2023-12)
Background: Antepartum hemorrhage has been one of the most common complications in obstetrics. Antepartum hemorrhage is a grave obstetric emergency contributing to a
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significant amount of maternal and perinatal morbidity ...