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Terefa DR, Tesfaye E, Tolessa BE, Desisa AE, Olani W, Fetensa G, Chego M, Abdisa E, Turi E, Bekuma TT, Getachew M, Tesfaye L, Tilahun T. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cost of chronic diseases treatment and care at public hospitals in Wallaga zones, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia: a hospital-based, cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e070195. [PMID: 37931966 PMCID: PMC10632867 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Globally, around one-third of the population has at least one long-term health condition that could be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the fact that studies have revealed the direct impact of COVID-19 on healthcare provision and utilisation, the impact of the pandemic on the cost of chronic disease treatment and care from a patient perspective was scanty. So, the study aimed to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cost of chronic diseases treatment and care at public hospitals in Wallaga zones, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, from 1 August to 31 August 2020. METHODS An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was used, and the sample size for the study (n=642) was determined using a single population mean formula. Data were collected using interviews and analysed using SPSS V.25. Descriptive statistics were performed, and the cost of follow-up care before and after the pandemic was compared using a related-samples Wilcoxon signed-rank test, declaring the level of significance of the median cost difference at p<0.05. RESULTS A total of 642 patients were included in the study, of whom 605 (94.2%) responded to the interviews. There was a significant median cost difference (n=593, Z=5.05, p=0.001) between the cost of chronic diseases among follow-up patients during the pandemic and the costs incurred by these patients before the pandemic. CONCLUSION The cost of follow-up care among chronic disease patients during the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly higher compared with before the pandemic era. Therefore, healthcare providers should arrange special fee waiver mechanisms for chronic disease healthcare costs during such types of pandemics and provide the services at proximal health facilities.
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- Dufera Rikitu Terefa
- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Schools of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Schools of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Oljira R, Tilahun T, Tiruneh G, Bekuma TT, Getachew M, Seme A, Getahun A, Dereje L, Mosisa A, Turi E. Postpartum family planning uptake and its associated factors among postpartum women in Asosa zone, Benishangul Gumuz regional state, Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study. Contracept Reprod Med 2023; 8:53. [PMID: 37907973 PMCID: PMC10619311 DOI: 10.1186/s40834-023-00252-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The first twelve months after a woman has given birth is crucial for the use of contraceptives to prevent unintended pregnancy. Most women, especially in developing countries, do not realize that they are at risk for pregnancy during this period. Due to this, contraceptive use by women is ignored at this time. OBJECTIVE This study assessed the associated factors of postpartum family planning (PPFP) service uptake in the Asosa zone. METHODS A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 396 postpartum women in the Asosa zone. An interviewer-administered, structured, and pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data. Data entry and cleaning were done using Epi Info version 7.0 and analyzed using SPSS version 25 software. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was employed to identify factors associated with postpartum family planning uptake. RESULTS The majority of the study participants, 384 (97.2%), had heard about at least one method of family planning. Nearly two-thirds of the study participants (64.1%) had resumed sexual intercourse. Only 53.5% of the participants started using PPFP. Injectable forms (54.7%) and implants (26.4%) were the most commonly used methods. More than one-fourth (27.4%) did not use their preferred methods. Family planning use before index pregnancy (AOR = 4.8, 95% CI: 2.65, 8.82), previous use of PPFP (AOR = 2.4, 95% CI: 1.33, 4.38)] and health facility delivery (AOR = 2.8, 95% CI: 1.46, 5.49)] were significantly associated with uptake of postpartum family planning. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION Postpartum family planning uptake in the study area was low. Uptake of PPFP was correlated with prior family planning usage and delivery at a healthcare facility. Given these factors, we recommend all study area stakeholders to promote family planning use among women of reproductive age and to encourage deliveries at healthcare facilities. Designing a method to reach women who give birth at home for a variety of reasons is also advisable. Unavailability of different forms of FP also made the participants not use the preferred option. Therefore, we recommend the stakeholders in the study area to avail variety of FP methods.
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- Rut Oljira
- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health sciences, Asosa University, Asossa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Reproductive Health and Health Service Management, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Tafari Shama A, Abera Abaerei A, Rikitu Terefa D, Ewunetu Desisa A, Turi E. Utilization of health data and associated factors among department heads in public health facilities in Eastern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study in Harari region. Int J Med Inform 2023; 179:105229. [PMID: 37757628 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2023.105229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Even though the information generated by routine health information systems is an essential element in the process of transforming the health sector, the information is systematically under-utilized by the health workers. Hence, this study was aimed to assess the utilization level and associated factors of routine health information system data among department heads in Eastern Ethiopia. METHODS The cross-sectional study design was conducted among heads of departments in the health facilities of Harari region. The source populations and the study populations were all department heads. The data were collected by standardized tools through interviews, observations, and document reviews. The data were entered into Epi Data version 3.1 and then exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify the associated factors and P-value < 0.05 was used to declare the statistically significant association. RESULT Of the respondents, 51.8 % live in urban, 82.4 % participated in performance review meeting, 61.7 % received feedback, 80.6 % engage in HIS, and 91 % feel responsible to HIS. Routine health information system data utilization among department heads was 177 (79.7 %); 95 % CI: [73.8 %, 84.8 %] in the Harari region. Factors associated with data utilization were urban residence (AOR = 2.891; 95 %CI: 1.147-7.286), getting feedback (AOR = 3.136; 95 %CI: 1.311-7.499), active engagement in health information system activities (AOR = 2.560; 95 %CI: 1.010-6.490), participation in performance review meeting (AOR = 3.847; 95 %CI: 1.563-9.464), and feeling responsibility (AOR = 3.727; 95 %CI: 1.071-12.961). CONCLUSION Level of data use in this study was higher than the one in other studies in Ethiopia. Residence, feedback, level of engagement in health information system activities, sense of responsibility towards health information system, and performance review meeting were the determinants of data utilization. Important attention should be given by the officials at various levels to expand the information communication technology infrastructures and strengthen the feedback system.
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- Adisu Tafari Shama
- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia.
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- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Merga BT, Raru TB, Deressa A, Regassa LD, Gamachu M, Negash B, Birhanu A, Turi E, Ayana GM. The effect of health insurance coverage on antenatal care utilizations in Ethiopia: evidence from national survey. Front Health Serv 2023; 3:1101164. [PMID: 37869683 PMCID: PMC10587574 DOI: 10.3389/frhs.2023.1101164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Background About three-fourths of maternal near-miss events and two-fifths of the risk of neonatal mortality can be reduced by having at least one antenatal visit. Several studies have identified potential factors related to maternal health seeking behavior. However, the association between health insurance membership and antenatal care utilization was not well investigated in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was aimed at assessing the effect of health insurance coverage on antenatal care use in Ethiopia. Methods The study utilized data from the 2019 Ethiopia Mini Demographic and Health Survey (EMDHS). The analysis included a weighted sample of 3,919 women who gave birth in the last five years. A logistic regression model was employed to assess the association between antenatal care use and health insurance coverage and other covariates. The results were presented as adjusted odds ratios (AOR) at a 95% confidence interval (CI). Statistical significance was declared at a p-value <0.05 in all analyses. Results Antenatal care was used by 43% (95% CI: 41.46 to 44.56%) of Ethiopian women. Those with health insurance coverage had higher odds of antenatal care use than those without health insurance coverage. Women were 33% more likely to use antenatal care (ANC) if they were covered by health insurance. Age, Media access, marital status, education status, wealth index, and economic regions were also factors associated with antenatal care utilizations. Conclusions According to our findings, less than half of Ethiopian women had four or more antenatal care visits. Health insurance membership, respondent age, media access, marital status, education status, wealth index, and economic region were factors associated with antenatal care utilization. Improving health insurance, women's economic empowerment, and education coverage are critical determinants of antenatal care utilization.
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- Bedasa Taye Merga
- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
- Department of Public Health, Rift Valley University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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Mosisa G, Diriba DC, Tsegaye R, Kejela G, Bayisa D, Oluma A, Wakuma B, Abadiga M, Turi E, Abera T, Bayisa L, Tufa G. Burden of intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among pregnant women in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Matern Health Neonatol Perinatol 2023; 9:5. [PMID: 37020236 PMCID: PMC10077618 DOI: 10.1186/s40748-023-00150-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The ultimate goal of preventing intestinal parasites among pregnant women is to reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality. Numerous primary studies were conducted in East Africa presented intestinal parasite infection and associated factors among pregnant women. However, the pooled finding is not known. Therefore, this review aimed to identify the pooled prevalence of intestinal parasite infection and its determinants among pregnant women in East Africa. METHODS Articles published from 2009 to 2021 were searched in PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and HINARI databases. The search for unpublished studies such as thesis and dissertations was checked in Addis Ababa University and Africa Digital Library. PRISMA checklist was used to report the review. Articles published in the English Language were considered. The data were extracted by two authors using data extraction checklists on Microsoft excel. Heterogeneity among the included studies was checked using I2 statistics on forest plots. Sensitivity and sub-group analyses were conducted to assess the presence of primary studies, and study characteristics responsible for the observed heterogeneity. RESULTS Of the 43 identified articles, about 23 articles were removed due to duplications. Then, by assessing the abstracts and full texts, four articles were removed because they failed to meet the eligibility criteria. Finally, 16 articles were included in the systematic and meta-analysis.The pooled prevalence of intestinal parasites among pregnant women in East Africa was 38.54 (28.77, 48.32). In this study, variables like residing in rural areas (OR: 3.75; CI: 1.15,12.16), availability of latrine(OR: 2.94; 95% CI: 2.22, 3.91), eating raw fruits/vegetables (OR: 2.44; 95% CI: 1.16, 5.11). and sources of water as unprotected sources (OR: 2.20; 95% CI: 1.11,4.35) show statistically significant association with the increased burden of intestinal parasites among pregnant women. CONCLUSION The burden of intestinal parasite infection among pregnant women in East Africa was high. Therefore, efforts should be made in deworming pregnant women at the community and institutional level by stakeholders to reduce the burden of intestinal parasite infections and related complications.
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- Getu Mosisa
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, Institutes of Health Sciences, Bule Hora University, Bule Hora, Ethiopia
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Bayisa L, Bayisa D, Turi E, Mulisa D, Tolossa T, Akuma AO, Bokora MC, Rundasa DT. Same-Day ART Initiation and Associated Factors Among People Living with HIV on Lifelong Therapy at Nekemte Specialized Hospital, Western Ethiopia. HIV AIDS (Auckl) 2023; 15:11-22. [PMID: 36718213 PMCID: PMC9884049 DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s395238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Background The test-and-treat approach recommends early ART initiation (same day). Early ART start has double the benefits as treatment and as prevention. However, there is limited information regarding same-day ART initiation in Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess the magnitude and factors of same-day ART initiation among people living with HIV (PLHIV) on ART at Nekemte specialized hospital, in Western Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 483 PLHIV from January 10 to February 15, 2021. Data were collected using an investigator-administered questionnaire. Epi Data 3.1 and STATA 14.0 were used for data entry and analysis, respectively. Variables with P-value <0.25 from bivariable analysis were included in the multivariable analysis. AOR with 95% CI and P-value <0.05 were used to declare statistical significance. Results A total of 483 study subjects participated and gave a 100% response rate. Two thirds (65%) of them started ART on the same day with a 95% CI [60.2-68.8]. Urban dwellers (AOR = 3.93 (95% 1.96-7.87)), with no OIs (AOR = 4.02 (95% CI: 1.54-10.47)), not screened for TB (AOR = 6.02 (95% CI: 1.71-21.15)), tested via VCT (AOR = 2.32 (95% CI: 1.37-3.26)), who have not used CPT (AOR = 1.88 (95% CI: 1.10-3.23)), who have not used IPT (AOR = 2.36 (95% CI: 1.0-5.57)), who were tested in 2019/20 (AOR = 2.37 (95% CI: 1.08-5.518)), and with BMI ≥25 kg/m2 (AOR = 2.18 (95% CI: 1.05-4.52)) were significantly associated with same-day ART initiation. Conclusion Two thirds of study subjects initiated ART on the same day as HIV diagnosis. Voluntary testing and immediate referral to HIV care, advocating test-and-treat, and intensive counseling should be strengthened and reinforced for newly diagnosed HIV-positive people. Given that, high attention should be paid to individuals from urban residence, not screened for TB, who have not used CPT and IPT prophylaxis.
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- Lami Bayisa
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia,Correspondence: Lami Bayisa, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Wollega University, P.O.Box: 395, Nekemte, Ethiopia, Tel +251 924318135, Email
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Fekadu G, Tolossa T, Turi E, Bekele F, Fetensa G. Pretomanid development and its clinical roles in treating tuberculosis. J Glob Antimicrob Resist 2022; 31:175-184. [PMID: 36087906 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2022.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of mortality worldwide. Despite the development of different antituberculosis drugs, managing resistant mycobacteria is still challenging. The discovery of novel drugs and new methods of targeted drug delivery have the potential to improve treatment outcomes, lower the duration of treatment, and reduce adverse events. Following bedaquiline and delamanid, pretomanid is the third medicine approved as part of a novel drug regimen for treating drug-resistant TB. It is a promising drug that has the capacity to shape TB treatment and achieve the End TB strategy set by the World Health Organization. The effectiveness of pretomanid has been reported in different observational and clinical studies. However, long-term safety data in humans are not yet available and the pretomanid-based regimen is recommended under an operational research framework that prohibits its wider and programmatic use. Further research is needed before pretomanid can be celebrated as a promising candidate for the treatment of different categories of TB and specific patients. This review covers the update on pretomanid development and its clinical roles in treating Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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- Ginenus Fekadu
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong; Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia; Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia; Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Science, Mattu University, Mattu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia; Department of Health behaviour and Society, Faculty of Public Health, Jimma Medical Center, Jimma University, Ethiopia
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Tolossa T, Lema M, Wakuma B, Turi E, Fekadu G, Mulisa D, Fetensa G. Incidence and predictors of diabetes mellitus among severe COVID-19 patients in western Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study. Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2022.2144016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Tadesse Tolossa
- Department of Public Health, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Simegnew D, Di Q, Turi E, Fekadu G, Feyisa BR, Temesgen S, Bikila H, Bayisa L, Shibiru T, Ahinkorah BO, Seidu AA. Psychoactive substance uses among people living with HIV/AIDS in Western Ethiopia: a multi-centered facility-based cross-sectional study. Journal of Substance Use 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2022.2120428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Dawit Simegnew
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Bule Hora University, Bule Hora, Ethiopia
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- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, China
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Services, James Cook University, Australia
- Department of Estate Management, Takoradi Technical University, Takoradi, Ghana
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Edosa M, Merdassa E, Turi E. Acceptance of Index Case HIV Testing and Its Associated Factors Among HIV/AIDS Clients on ART Follow-Up in West Ethiopia: A Multi-Centered Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study. HIV AIDS (Auckl) 2022; 14:451-460. [PMID: 36199377 PMCID: PMC9528797 DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s372795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Index case HIV/AIDS testing (ICHT) is a good approach for addressing and improving the efficiency and yield of testing among high-risk populations. Partners and families of people living with HIV/AIDS are among the high-risk populations for contracting HIV/AIDS. However, there is limited study on index case HIV testing among HIV patients attending Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART). Hence, this study was aimed at assessing the magnitude and factors associated with ICHT among HIV patients attending ART in Nekemte town public health facilities. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Nekemte town public health facilities from May 20 to July 21, 2020. A systematic random sampling method was used to select the study participants. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to determine the predictors of acceptance of ICHT among HIV patients. Results The ICHT acceptance was 85.2% (95% CI=84.9–91.1%). Disclosure of their HIV status (AOR=9.74, 95% CI=4.11–23.06), having good knowledge of ICHT (AOR=4.70, 95% CI=1.92–11.61), believing HIV index case testing has benefits (AOR=3.43, 95% CI=1.27–9.29), and being on ART for more than 1 year (AOR=4.78, 95% CI=2.13–10.76) were significantly associated with index case HIV test acceptance. Conclusion and Recommendation This study revealed a significant proportion of index case HIV testing acceptance. HIV status disclosure of index cases, knowledge of ICHT, the perceived benefit of ICHT, and long duration on ART were found to be significantly associated with acceptance of ICHT. Hence, it is essential to give attention to counseling on the importance of ICHT, enhance people living with HIV (PLWHIV) to have positive belief on the advantage of ICHT, strengthen disclosure counseling, and assist HIV status disclosure in health facilities.
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- Misganu Edosa
- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
- Correspondence: Ebisa Turi, Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia, Tel +251917686021, Fax +251576617980, Email
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Tolossa T, Wakuma B, Ayala D, Seyoum D, Fetensa G, Getahun A, Mulisa D, Atomssa EM, Tsegaye R, Shibiru T, Turi E, Bayisa L, Fekadu G, Bekele B, Feyisa I. Incidence and predictors of death from COVID-19 among patients admitted to treatment center of Wollega University Referral Hospital, Western Ethiopia: A retrospective cohort study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0267827. [PMID: 35895703 PMCID: PMC9328505 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Introduction Currently, COVID-19 contributes to mortality and morbidity in developed as well as in developing countries since December 2019. However, there is scarcity of evidence regarding the incidence and predictors of death among patients admitted with COVID-19 in developing country including Ethiopia, where the numbers of deaths are under-reported. Hence, this study aimed to assess the incidence and predictors of death among patients admitted with COVID-19 in Wollega University Referral Hospital (WURH), western Ethiopia. Methods An institution based retrospective cohort study design was conducted among 318 patients admitted with COVID-19 in WURH treatment center. Patients who were tested positive for COVID-19 by using rRT-PCR test and admitted with the diagnosis of severe COVID-19 cases from September 30, 2020 to June 10, 2021 were a source population. Epidata version 3.2 was used for data entry, and STATA version 14 for analysis. A Cox proportional hazard regression analysis was used to determine factors associated with mortality from COVID-19. Multivariable Cox regression model with 95% CI and Adjusted Hazard Ratio (AHR) was used to identify a significant predictor of mortality from COVID-19 at p-value < 0.05. Results A total of 318 patients were included in final analysis with mean age of 44 (SD±16.7) years and about two third (67.9%) were males. More than half (55.7%) of patients had no comorbidity on admission. The majority, 259 (81.45%) of patients recovered from COVID-19 and 267 (84%) of patients were censored at the end of follow up. The incidence rate of mortality was 14.1 per/1000 (95%CI: 10.7, 18.5) person days observation. Age ≥ 59 years (AHR: 5.76, 95%CI: 2.58, 12.84), low oxygen saturation (AHR: 2.34, 95% CI: (2.34, 4.17), and delayed presentation (AHR: 5.60, 95%CI: 2.97, 10.56) were independent predictors of mortality among COVID-19 patients. Conclusion The mortality rate of COVID-19 pandemic was high in the study area, and most of death was happened during the first 10 days. Being old age, low oxygen saturation and delayed presentation were factors which predict mortality due to COVID-19. Hence, strengthening the health care delivery system to satisfy the need of the patients should get due attention to reduce the incidence of mortality from COVID-19 cases.
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- Tadesse Tolossa
- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- Department of Health Behavior and Society, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte Ethiopia
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong
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- Wollega University Referral Hospital, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Tolossa T, Merdassa Atomssa E, Fetensa G, Bayisa L, Ayala D, Turi E, Wakuma B, Mulisa D, Seyoum D, Getahun A, Shibiru T, Fekadu G, Desalegn M, Bikila H. Acute respiratory distress syndrome among patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to treatment center of Wollega University Referral Hospital, Western Ethiopia. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0267835. [PMID: 35709142 PMCID: PMC9202843 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a life-threatening condition that has a significant effect on the occurrence of morbidity and mortality among patients with severe Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). To the best of researchers’ knowledge, there is no Study on ARDS of COVID-19 in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the prevalence of ARDS and associated factors among severe COVID-19 patients at Wollega University Referral Hospital.
Methods
An institution-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from September 20, 2020, to June 10, 2021. Real-Time Reverse transcription-polymerase Chain Reaction (rRT-PCR) test was used to test Patients for COVID-19. Epi-data version 3.2 was used for data entry, and the final data analysis was through STATA version 14. After checking the assumption P-value<0.25 in the bivariable analysis was used to select a candidate variable for multi-variable analysis, and a p-value of <0.05 was used to declare statistical significance.
Results
In this study, the prevalence of ARDS was 32%. Almost all the patients had the clinical feature of cough (93.7%), followed by shortness of breath (79.9%), fever (77.7%), and headache (67%). Age older than 65 years (AOR = 3.35, 95%CI = 1.31, 8.55), male gender (AOR = 5.63, 95%CI = 2.15, 14.77), and low oxygen saturation level (AOR = 4.60, 95%CI = 1.15, 18.35) were the independent predictors of ARDS among severe COVID-19 patients.
Conclusion
The prevalence of ARDS among patients with severe COVID-19 was high in the study area. Therefore, elders and patients with critical conditions (low oxygen saturation) better to get special attention during COVID-19 case management to enhance good care and monitoring of the patients.
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- Tadesse Tolossa
- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- * E-mail:
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- Department of Hea lth Behavior and Society, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Tolossa T, Wakuma B, Turi E, Mulisa D, Ayala D, Fetensa G, Mengist B, Abera G, Merdassa Atomssa E, Seyoum D, Shibiru T, Getahun A. Attitude of health professionals towards COVID-19 vaccination and associated factors among health professionals, Western Ethiopia: A cross-sectional survey. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0265061. [PMID: 35263375 PMCID: PMC8906598 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction
Even though people of the world were eagerly waiting for the hope of vaccine development, vaccine hesitancy is becoming the top concern in both developed and developing countries. However, there is no adequate evidence regarding the attitude and perception of health professionals towards the COVID 19 vaccine in resource-limited settings like Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to assess health professionals’ attitudes and perceptions towards COVID 19 vaccine in Western Ethiopia.
Methods
An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among health care workers found in Nekemte town from April 14–21, 2021. A total of 439 health professionals present on duty during the study period was included in the study. The data were collected by using self-administered questionnaire. Epidata version 3.2 was used for data entry, and STATA version 14 was used for data analysis. The binary logistic regression model was employed to determine factors associated with the attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination. Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with 95% confidence intervals was computed and statistical significance was declared at a 5% level (p-value < 0.05).
Result
A total of 431 health professionals participated in the study yielding a response rate of 98.1%. The results indicated that 51.28% (95%CI: 45.12%, 57.34%) of health professionals had a favorable attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination. Having good knowledge about the COVID-19 vaccine (AOR = 0.38, 95%CI: 0.22, 0.64, P-value <0.001) was negatively associated with unfavorable attitude towards COVID-19 vaccine, whereas age less than 30 years (AOR = 2.14, 95%CI:1.25,3.67, P-value <0.001), working in a private clinic (AOR = 7.77, 95% CI: 2.19, 27.58, P-value <0.001) and health center (AOR = 2.45, 95%CI: 1.01, 5.92, P-value = 0.045) were positively associated with unfavorable attitude towards COVID-19 vaccine.
Conclusion and recommendation
In general, the attitude and perception of health care professionals toward the COVID-19 vaccine in the study area were unsatisfactory. Knowledge about the COVID-19 vaccine, age of health care workers, and place of work are the factors which affects attitude towards COVID-19 vaccine. Thus, we recommend the media outlets and concerned bodies to work to develop trust among the public by disseminating accurate and consistent information about the vaccine.
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- Tadesse Tolossa
- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- * E-mail:
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- Department of Health Behavior and Society, Institute of Health, Jimma university, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekmete, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Mulisa D, Tolossa T, Oluma Ayana A, Regasa MT, Bayisa L, Abera T, Mosisa A, Wakuma B, Etafa W, Tsegaye R, Fetensa G, Turi E, Diriba DC, Besho M, Mosisa G. Nurses are leaving the nursing profession: A finding from the willingness of the nurses to stay in the nursing profession among nurses working in selected public hospitals of Wollega Zones, Oromia, Ethiopia. SAGE Open Med 2022; 10:20503121221081755. [PMID: 35284075 PMCID: PMC8908397 DOI: 10.1177/20503121221081755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: The willingness of nurses to stay in nursing profession is nurses stay in the nursing profession without having intention to shift their works to other professions. In healthcare systems, nurses are currently leaving their work. To give quality of health, nurses have to stay in their work. The aim of this study was to find the willingness of the nurses to stay in the nursing profession and associated factors. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was employed among nurses in selected hospitals. After checking for completeness, the data were interred into Epi Data version 3 and exported to Stata SE version 14 for analysis. Then, the descriptive statistics were computed. To find association, logistic regression was computed. Covariates from binary logistic regression were a candidate for multivariate logistic regression at p-value ⩽ 0.25. Variables in the final model were selected by the stepwise backward selection procedure. In the end, variables with a p-value ⩽ 0.05 were considered as statistically significant. Results: In this study, 349 nurses have participated with a 100% response rate and more than half of the participants were male 188 (53.87%). The proportion of nurses who have the willingness to stay in the nursing proportion is 54.44% (95% confidence interval = 0.491, 0.59). Getting relatively high salary (adjusted odd ratio = 1.81 (95% confidence interval = 1.05, 3.11)), no presence of support among colleagues (adjusted odd ratio = 0.10 (95% confidence interval = 0.05, 0.22)), not having participation in training (adjusted odd ratio = 0.49 (95% confidence interval = 028, 0.86)), having relative low experience in nursing profession that is less than 6 years (adjusted odd ratio = 0.46 (95% confidence interval = 0.26, 1.81)), having good autonomy in the nursing profession (adjusted odd ratio = 0.41 (95% confidence interval = 0.23, 0.70)), and having a good sense of self-calling for the nursing profession among nurses (adjusted odd ratio = 2.85 (95% confidence interval = 1.64, 4.97)) are the factors related with willingness of the nurses to stay in the nursing profession. Conclusion and recommendation: To bring development in the nursing profession, it is a must to staying experienced nurses in the nursing profession. Therefore, to increase the willingness of nurses in the nursing profession, it is better to increase the salary of nurses, giving frequent training for the nurses, initiate the nurses to support one another, and encourage the nurses to have sense of self-calling for nursing profession. This is accomplished if there is a harmonious relationship between the governments, nurses, and other stakeholders in the healthcare delivery system.
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- Diriba Mulisa
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- Diriba Mulisa, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, P.O. Box 395, Nekemte, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Public Health, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Tadesse T, Turi E, Wirtu D, Bikila H, Assefa L. Determinants of wasting among South Sudanese 6- to 59-month-old children in Okugo refugee camp, Gambella Region, South-Western Ethiopia: Unmatched case–control study. SAGE Open Med 2022; 10:20503121211070727. [PMID: 35070312 PMCID: PMC8771739 DOI: 10.1177/20503121211070727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: Wasting among refugee children continues to be a serious public health problem particularly in conflict and in situations when people are displaced. Evidence of risk factors in the refugee context is crucial to successfully prevent malnutrition and its consequences. However, little information is known about the determinants of wasting in a refugee setting. Hence, this study was aimed to identify determinants of wasting among South Sudanese 6- to 59-month-old children in Okugo refugee camp, South-Western Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional-based unmatched case–control study was conducted on 99 acute malnutrition children (cases) and 297 children who are not malnourished (control) from 6 April to 2 May 2019. The study participant was selected by systematic random sampling and data on exposure variables were collected by face-to-face interview using a structured questionnaire. Data were entered into Epi data version 3.1 and was exported to SPSS version 25 for further analysis. Descriptive, bivariable, and multivariable analyses were done to compute summary statistics and to identify determinants of wasting. Result: The mean age of the cases and controls with standard deviation (SD) was 13.8 (±6.9) and 19.2 (±8.7) months, respectively. Multi-variable analysis revealed that mothers who were unable to read and write (adjusted odds ratio = 3.26, 95% confidence interval (1.07–7.93)), fathers only decision-maker to use donations items in the household (adjusted odds ratio = 3.75, 95% confidence interval (1.28–10.85)), not used all donated refugee food and non-food items (adjusted odds ratio = 2.57; 95% confidence interval (1.17–5.66)), the incidence of diarrhea 2 weeks preceding the survey (adjusted odds ratio = 5.28, 95% confidence interval (2.31–12.04)), and mother’s smoking habit (adjusted odds ratio = 2.98, 95% confidence interval (1.19–7.44)) were significant determinants of wasting. Conclusion: The finding shows that mothers who are unable to read and write, father only decision-maker, parents’ smoking habit, not using all donated refugee food items, and diarrheal disease were found to be independent determinants of wasting. Hence, interventions on acute malnutrition which are focused on empowering women through training and strengthening their control over the household assets, proper utilization of donated food, and non-food items will play a paramount role.
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- Department of Public Health, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Bayisa L, Wakuma B, Abera T, Mulisa D, Mosisa G, Tolossa T, Turi E. Are the Things Told to Care Providers Kept Confidential?: Perceived Breaches of Confidentiality and Associated Factors Among HIV/AIDS Clients on ART at Nekemte Specialized Hospital, Western Ethiopia, 2021. HIV AIDS (Auckl) 2022; 14:1-12. [PMID: 35068941 PMCID: PMC8769208 DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s350091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction HIV clients’ mistrust in providers’ handling of their medical information can be a reason for them not to utilize services. Compromised confidentiality of HIV clients can affect the entire community, as other people may become reluctant to seek HIV testing and counseling. In Ethiopia, there are few data on perceived breaches of confidentiality among HIV/AIDS clients. Thus, this study aimed to assess perceived breaches of confidentiality and associated factors among people living with HIV (PLHIV) on anti-retroviral therapy (ART) at Nekemte Specialized Hospital, Western Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 HIV/AIDS clients at Nekemte Specialized Hospital from January 15 to February 20, 2021. Data were collected by an investigator-administered questionnaire. Collected data were entered into EpiData version 3.1, and Stata version 14.0 was used for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed. Variables with a P-value of <0.2 in the bivariable analysis were exported to the multivariable analysis. Adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and P-values of <0.05 were used to report significantly associated variables. Results A total of 423 PLHIV were included in the study. Nearly one-fourth of the respondents (23.60%) had perceived breaches of confidentiality (95% CI 19.8–27.9%). Delayed ART start [(AOR 1.97) 95% CI (1.05–3.71)], being female [(AOR 4.03) 95% CI (2.14–7.59)], being widowed [(AOR 4.11) 95% CI (1.50–11.20)], college education and above [(AOR 10.89) 95% CI (3.93–30.14)], normal BMI [(AOR 2.72) 95% CI (1.06–6.99)], substance use [(AOR 1.93) 95% CI (1.04–3.58)], not knowing other ART user(s) [(AOR 2.89) 95% CI (1.53–5.47)], and CD4 count ≤200 cells/mm3 [(AOR 2.63) 95% CI (1.22–5.68)] were significantly associated variables. Conclusion One in four HIV/AIDS clients reported experiencing perceived breaches of confidentiality. Thus, early ART initiation, further HIV serostatus disclosure, and encouraging patients to decide on the type of care and information they want need to be strengthened in order to reduce breaches of confidentiality.
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- Lami Bayisa
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- Correspondence: Lami Bayisa Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, PO Box 395, Nekemte, EthiopiaTel +251924318135 Email
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Maqbool M, Fekadu G, Jiang X, Bekele F, Tolossa T, Turi E, Fetensa G, Fanta K. An up to date on clinical prospects and management of osteoarthritis. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 72:103077. [PMID: 34868573 PMCID: PMC8626656 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.103077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The rising prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) in the general population has necessitated the development of novel treatment options. It is critical to recognize the joint as a separate entity participating in degenerative processes, as well as the multifaceted nature of OA. OA is incurable because there is currently no medication that can stop or reverse cartilage or bone loss. As this point of view has attracted attention, more research is being directed toward determining how the various joint components are impacted and how they contribute to OA pathogenesis. Over the next few years, several prospective therapies focusing on inflammation, cartilage metabolism, subchondral bone remodelling, cellular senescence, and the peripheral nociceptive pathway are predicted to transform the OA therapy landscape. Stem cell therapies and the use of various biomaterials to target articular cartilage (AC) and osteochondral tissues are now being investigated in considerable detail. Currently, laboratory-made cartilage tissues are on the verge of being used in clinical settings. This review focuses on the update of clinical prospects and management of osteoarthritis, as well as future possibilities for the treatment of OA. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a general term that incorporates several different joint diseases. The exact pathophysiology of OA remains unclear. OA is incurable because there is currently no medication that can stop or reverse cartilage or bone loss. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the most frequently prescribed medications to alleviate arthritic discomfort. Stem cell therapies to target articular cartilage and osteochondral tissues are now under investigation.
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- Mudasir Maqbool
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar, 190006, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong.,School of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Science, Mettu University, Mettu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Science, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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Bekele D, Merdassa E, Desalegn M, Mosisa G, Turi E. Determinants of Diarrhea in Under-Five Children Among Health Extension Model and Non-Model Families in Wama Hagelo District, West Ethiopia: Community-Based Comparative Cross-Sectional Study. J Multidiscip Healthc 2021; 14:2803-2815. [PMID: 34675529 PMCID: PMC8502695 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s324846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Diarrhea is a major leading cause of under-five morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Although the health extension program has been implemented for decades, diarrhea continues to be a major public health problem. Objective To determine determinants of diarrhea among under-five-year-old children in the health extension model and non-model families of Wama Hagelo District 2019. Methods A community-based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among 512 under-five children among 257 model and 255 non-model health extension families. A multi-stage sampling technique was used. Households with at least one under-five child were selected using a simple random sampling method. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Bivariate analysis was done to select candidate variables at p ≤ 0.2. Determinants of childhood diarrhea were determined by a multivariable logistic regression model at p-value less than 0.05. Results The two-week prevalence of diarrhea among under-five children in model and non-model families was 7.8% (95% CI=4.5-11.1%) and 27.8% (95% CI 22.3-33.3%), respectively. Unimproved water sources (AOR [95% CI] =5.5[2.2, 97.7]) and no vaccination against Rotavirus (AOR [95% CI] = 49.8 [4.2-94.8]) were associated with diarrhea among under-five children in model families. Family size > 5 (AOR [95% CI] = 5.2 [1.7-17.6]), using unimproved water sources (AOR [95% CI] = 7.2 [1.6-13.2]), not using latrine (AOR [95% CI] = 6 [1.8-20.6]), child not vaccinated against Rotavirus (AOR [95% CI] = 10.9 [2.9-41.1]), child not supplemented with vitamin A (AOR [95% CI] = 3.2 [1.4-7.2]), and not being health extension model families (AOR [95% CI] = 2.4 [1.15-4.99]) predict diarrhea among under-five children in non-model families. Conclusion Diarrhea was more frequent among non-model than model families. Family size, type of water source, using a latrine, place of childbirth, child vaccination against Rotavirus, and vitamin A supplementation were independently associated with the occurrence of diarrhea in under-five children. Encouraging all non-model families to become models in implementing all health extension packages by strengthening community participation is important to decrease childhood diarrhea in under-five children.
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- Desalegn Bekele
- Department of Public Health, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
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Bayisa L, Abera T, Mulisa D, Mosisa G, Mosisa A, Tolosa T, Turi E, Wakuma B, Abdisa E, Bayisa D. Time to Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation and Its Predictors Among Newly Diagnosed HIV-Positive People in Nekemte Town, Western Ethiopia: Claim of Universal Test and Treat. HIV AIDS (Auckl) 2021; 13:959-972. [PMID: 34675687 PMCID: PMC8519411 DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s327967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background HIV continuum of care demands early ART initiation for all HIV-infected individuals. Early ART initiation reduces onward HIV transmission facilitating rapid viral suppression. Despite this, delayed ART use is a challenge among newly diagnosed HIV-positive individuals, and there is limited evidence on time to ART initiation among this group in Ethiopia. Thus, this study aimed to assess time to ART initiation and its predictors among newly diagnosed HIV-positive individuals in Nekemte town, Western Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based retrospective follow-up study was conducted on 518 newly diagnosed HIV-positive people from September 5, 2016 to December 20, 2020 at Nekemte town, Western Ethiopia. Data were collected from ART intake forms, registration log books and patient charts. The collected data were entered into Epi Data version 3.1 and STATA version 14.0 was used for analysis. Survival probability was checked graphically by Kaplan–Meier curve and statistically by Log rank test. Both bivariable and multivariable Cox Proportional hazards regression models were conducted to identify the predictors of ART initiation. Hazard ratio with 95% CI and p-value of <0.05 was used to declare a statistical significance. Results By the end of the follow-up, 371 (71.6%) individuals had initiated ART with an overall incidence rate of 51.9 per 1000 [95% CI: 54.07–66.32] person days; median time to ART initiation was 4 [IQR: 1–9] days. Being female (AHR = 1.33, 95% CI: 1.06–1.67), urban dwellers (AHR = 2.02, 95% CI: 1.37–2.97), having baseline OIs (AHR = 1.62, 95% CI: 1.60–4.30); being tested via VCT (AHR = 1.33, 95% CI: 1.02–1.74); linked from OPD (AHR = 0.64, 95% CI: 0.47–0.85); disclosing HIV sero-status (AHR = 2.07, 95% CI: 1.17–3.68); and college and above education level (AHR = 1.43, 95% CI: 1.00–2.0) were identified as significant predictors of early initiation of ART. Conclusion The proportion and incidence of ART initiation was high; a short median time to ART initiation was revealed in this study. Strictly screening OIs, encouraging HIV sero-status disclosure and voluntary HIV testing are recommended to increase early ART initiation.
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- Lami Bayisa
- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- Correspondence: Lami Bayisa Department of Nursing, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, P.O. Box: 395, Nekemte, EthiopiaTel +251 924318135 Email
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Fekadu G, Bekele F, Tolossa T, Fetensa G, Turi E, Getachew M, Abdisa E, Assefa L, Afeta M, Demisew W, Dugassa D, Diriba DC, Labata BG. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on chronic diseases care follow-up and current perspectives in low resource settings: a narrative review. Int J Physiol Pathophysiol Pharmacol 2021; 13:86-93. [PMID: 34336132 PMCID: PMC8310882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Coronavirus is a respiratory disease that spreads globally. The severity and mortality risk of the disease is significant in the elderly, peoples having co-morbidities, and immunosuppressive patients. The outbreak of the pandemic created significant barriers to diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of chronic diseases. Delivering regular and routine comprehensive care for chronic patients was disrupted due to closures of healthcare facilities, lack of public transportation or reductions in services. The purpose of this narrative review was to update how patients with chronic care were affected during the pandemic, healthcare utilization services and available opportunities for better chronic disease management during the pandemic in resources limited settings. Moreover, this review may call to the attention of concerned bodies to make decisions and take measures in the spirit of improving the burden of chronic diseases by forwarding necessary recommendations for possible change and to scale up current intervention programs.
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- Ginenus Fekadu
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong KongShatin, New Territory, Hong Kong
- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega UniversityNekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Mettu UniversityMettu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health, Wollega UniversityNekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega UniversityNekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health, Wollega UniversityNekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health, Wollega UniversityNekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega UniversityNekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health, Wollega UniversityNekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychology, College of Education and Behavioral Studies, Kotobe Metropolitan UniversityAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychology, College of Behavioral Science, Wollega UniversityNekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega UniversityNekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega UniversityNekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega UniversityNekemte, Ethiopia
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Tolossa T, Wakuma B, Seyoum Gebre D, Merdassa Atomssa E, Getachew M, Fetensa G, Ayala D, Turi E. Time to recovery from COVID-19 and its predictors among patients admitted to treatment center of Wollega University Referral Hospital (WURH), Western Ethiopia: Survival analysis of retrospective cohort study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0252389. [PMID: 34111146 PMCID: PMC8191892 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Despite its alarming spread throughout the world, no effective drug and vaccine is discovered for COVID-19 so far. According to WHO, the recovery time from COVID-19 was estimated to be 2 weeks for patients with mild infection, and 3 to 6 weeks for those with serious illnesses. A studies regarding the median recovery time and its predictors are limited globally and specifically in Ethiopia. Therefore, the aim of this study was to estimate the median time to recovery from COVID-19 and its predictors among COVID-19 cases admitted to WURH, Western Ethiopian. METHODS This was a hospital-based retrospective cohort study conducted among 263 adult patients admitted with COVID-19 in WURH treatment center from March 29, 2020 through September 30, 2020. Epidata version 3.2 was used for data entry, and STATA version 14 for analysis. A Cox proportional hazard regression model was fitted to determine factors associated with recovery time. A variable with P-value ≤ 0.25 at bivariable Cox regression analysis were selected for multivariable Cox proportional model. Multivariable Cox regression model with 95% CI and Adjusted Hazard Ratio (AHR) was used to identify a significant predictor of time to recovery from COVID-19 at P-value < 0.05. RESULTS The mean age of patient was 36.8 (SD± 10.68) years. At the end of follow up, two hundred twenty seven observations were developed an event (recovered) with median time to recovery of 18 days with IQR of 10-27 days. The overall incidence rate of recovery was of 4.38 per 100 (95% CI: 3.84, 4.99) person-days observations. Being older age (AHR = 1.59, 95% CI: 1.02, 2.49), presence of fever on admission (AHR = 1.78, 95% CI: 1.21, 2.62), and comorbidity (AHR = 0.56, 95% CI, 0.34, 0.90) were found to have statistically significant association with recovery time. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS In general, the median recovery time of patients with COVID-19 cases was long, and factors such as older age group, presence of fever, and comorbidity was an independent predictors of delayed recovery from COVID-19. Intervention to further reduce recovery time at treatment center has to focus on patients those shows symptoms and with comorbidities.
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- Tadesse Tolossa
- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Assefa L, Shasho Z, Kasaye HK, Tesa E, Turi E, Fekadu G. Men's involvement in family planning service utilization among married men in Kondala district, western Ethiopia: a community-based comparative cross-sectional study. Contracept Reprod Med 2021; 6:16. [PMID: 34059155 PMCID: PMC8167972 DOI: 10.1186/s40834-021-00160-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Men involvement is one of the important factors in family planning (FP) service utilization. Their limitation in the family planning program causes a decrease in service utilization as well as the discontinuation of the method which eventually leads to failure of the program. Family planning uptake is low but there is no enough study conducted on the parameters of husband involvement in Ethiopia. Hence, this study focused to assess men’s involvement in family planning service utilization in Kondala district, western Ethiopia. Methods Community based comparative cross-sectional study design was employed in urban and rural kebeles of kondala district using quantitative and qualitative data collection tools. The multi-stage sampling method was employed to select 370 participants from each of the four urban and eight rural kebeles. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify variables that affect husbands’ involvement in FP service utilization. Statistical significance was declared at p-value of < 0.05 with 95% confidence interval (CI) and strength of association was reported by odds ratio (OR). Results The study showed that 203(55.6%) men from urban and 178(48.8%) from rural were involved in FP service utilization. The median age of the respondents was 36+ 8.5 years (IQR: 27.5–44.5) in urban and 35 years (IQR: 25–45) in rural parts. Respondents who had four and above current children (AOR = 3.25, 95%CI = 1.51–7.02) in urban and (AOR = 4.20, 95%CI = 1.80–9.79) in rural were positively associated with men’s involvement in FP service utilization. In the urban setting, being government employee (AOR = 2.58, 95%CI = 1.25–5.33), wishing less than two children (AOR = 3.08, 95%CI = 1.80–5.24) and having a better attitude towards FP methods (AOR = 1.86, 95%CI = 1.16–2.99) were positively associated with FP service utilization. While good educational background (AOR = 2.13, 95%CI = 1.02–4.44), short distance from home to health facility (AOR = 2.29, 95%CI = 1.24–4.19) and having better knowledge (AOR = 4.49, 95%CI = 2.72–7.38) were positively associated with men involvement in FP service utilization in the rural area. Conclusion Low involvement of men in family planning service utilization was reported in both settings. Factors associated with husbands’ involvement were varied between the two setups, except for the current number of children. Future FP program should incorporate infrastructure associated with the health facility, knowledge, and attitudinal factors.
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- Lemessa Assefa
- Department of Public health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Deputy of the health center, Gimbi Health Center, Western Wollega Zone, Gimbi, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medical and Health Sciences, Madda Walabu University, Goba Referral Hospital, Goba, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, P.O Box:395, Nekemte, Oromia, Ethiopia. .,School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New territory, Hong Kong.
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Merga BT, Balis B, Fekadu G, Birhanu A, Alemu A, Turi E. Determinants of pre-lacteal feeding practices among mothers having children aged less than 36 months in Ethiopia: Evidence from 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey. SAGE Open Med 2021; 9:20503121211019235. [PMID: 34104437 PMCID: PMC8155751 DOI: 10.1177/20503121211019235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Pre-lacteal feeding is associated with infant morbidity and mortality
especially during the neonatal period. About 96% infant deaths in developing
countries are attributable to inappropriate feeding practice during the
first 6 months of life. This study assessed determinants of pre-lacteal
feeding practices in Ethiopia using the data from nationally representative
survey. Methods: Data were extracted from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey to
assess determinants of pre-lacteal feeding practices in Ethiopia. The
analysis included a weighted sample of 5303 mothers having children aged
0–36 months. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted and
the results were presented with adjusted odds ratio at 95% confidence
interval, declaring statistical significance at a p-value < 0.05 in all
analyses. Results: From a total of 5303 mothers having children aged 0–36 months, 423 (8%, 95%
confidence interval, 7.06%, 8.99%) had given pre-lacteal foods to their
newborn baby. Being from agrarian region (adjusted odds ratio = 0.15, 95%
confidence interval, 0.11, 0.20), poorest wealth status (adjusted odds ratio
= 1.50, 95% confidence interval, 1.02, 2.22), home delivery (adjusted odds
ratio = 1.35, 95% confidence interval, 1.01, 1.79), late initiation of
breast feeding (adjusted odds ratio = 4.52, 95% confidence interval, 3.62,
5.64), having no counseling on breast feeding (adjusted odds ratio = 1.33,
95% confidence interval, 1.01, 1.75), and cesarean delivery (adjusted odds
ratio = 2.47, 95% confidence interval, 1.45, 4.20) were factors
significantly associated with pre-lacteal feeding practice. Conclusion: A significant proportion of Ethiopian mothers had given pre-lacteal foods to
their newborn babies. Poorest wealth index, region, late initiation of
breast feeding, not counseled on breast feeding, home delivery, and cesarean
delivery were identified as determinants of pre-lacteal feeding. Thus,
emphasis should be given to improve mothers’ Infant and Young Child Feeding
practice through counseling and utilization of institutional delivery.
Moreover, special attention should be given to mothers from pastoralist
regions and poor socio-economic status to reduce pre-lacteal feeding
practice.
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- Bedasa Taye Merga
- Department of Public Health and Health Policy, School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nutrition and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Turi E, Simegnew D, Fekadu G, Tolossa T, Desalegn M, Bayisa L, Mulisa D, Abajobir A. High Perceived Stigma Among People Living with HIV/AIDS in a Resource Limited Setting in Western Ethiopia: The Effect of Depression and Low Social Support. HIV AIDS (Auckl) 2021; 13:389-397. [PMID: 33833587 PMCID: PMC8021262 DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s295110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is only one part of a successful range of care among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Stigma and low social support are emerging issues worsening the success of ART for PLWHA. This study thus aimed to investigate the level of perceived stigma among PLWHA. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Nekemte, western Ethiopia. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify associations between perceived stigma and low social support, depression, and other potential predictor variables using SPSS version 24.0 and adjusted odds ratios (AORs), considering statistical significance at p<0.05. Results A total of 418 study participants were included in the study, with a response rate of 100%. About 48.6% of PLWHA had experienced perceived stigma, and more than two-fifths had poor social support. The following factors were associated with perceived stigma among PLWHA: age (18-29 years) (AOR=4.88, 95% CI:1.76-13.5), female sex (AOR=2.10, 95% CI 1.15-3.82), <12 months on ART (AOR=2.63, 95% CI 1.09-6.34), depression (AOR=1.86, 95% CI 1.08-3.19), social support (poor: AOR=3.45, 95% CI 1.65-7.23; medium: AOR=2.22, 95% CI 1.09-4.54), and non-disclosure of HIV status (AOR=2.00, 95% CI 1.11-3.59). Conclusion and Recommendation The magnitude of perceived stigma among PLWHA was high, highlighting the importance of integrating social and mental health support within standard ART for PLWHA.
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- Ebisa Turi
- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pharmacy, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Bule Hora University, Bule Hora, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia.,School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territory, Hong Kong
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Maternal and Child Wellbeing Unit, African Population and Health Research Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
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Fetensa G, Fekadu G, Turi E, Tolossa T, Wakuma B, Etefa W, Habte A, Yadecha B, Bekele F. Self-care behaviour and associated factors among chronic heart failure clients on follow up at selected hospitals of Wollega zones, Ethiopia. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2021.100355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Bayisa L, Tadesse A, Mulisa D, Turi E, Tolosa T. Behavioral factors associated with delayed ART initiation among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) in Nekemte referral Hospital, Western Ethiopia. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2021.100280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Fekadu G, Turi E, Kasu T, Bekele F, Chelkeba L, Tolossa T, Labata BG, Dugassa D, Fetensa G, Diriba DC. Impact of HIV status and predictors of successful treatment outcomes among tuberculosis patients: A six-year retrospective cohort study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2020; 60:531-541. [PMID: 33299558 PMCID: PMC7704363 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.11.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health problem. Hence, the study aimed to assess the impact of human immune virus (HIV) status and predictors of successful treatment outcomes of TB patients enrolled at Nekemte specialized hospital. An institution-based retrospective cohort study was conducted and the data analyzed using SPSS version 24.0. A multivariable logistic regression model was fitted to identify the association between treatment outcome and potential predictor variables. The association was calculated using the Adjusted Odds ratio (AOR) and the statistical significance was considered at p < 0.05. Out of the total 506 study participants, 50.2% of them were males. The overall treatment success rate was 81.4% and 58.06% among HIV co-infected TB patients. Female sex (AOR = 2.01, 95%CI: 1.04–16.11), age 25–34 years (AOR = 3.982, 95%CI: 1.445–10.971), age 35–49 years (AOR = 5.392, 95%CI: 1.674–17.368), high school educational level (AOR = 5.330, 95% CI: 1.753–16.209), urban residence (AOR = 3.093, 95%CI: 1.003–9.541) and HIV negative (AOR = 10.3, 95%CI, 3.216–32.968) were positively associated with favorable TB treatment outcome. Whereas, being single (AOR = 0.293, 95%CI: 0.1–0.854), smear-negative pulmonary TB (AOR = 0.360, 95%CI: 0.156–0.834), extra-pulmonary TB (AOR = 0.839, 95%CI: 0.560–0.955) and retreatment case (AOR: 0.54, 95%CI: 0.004–0.098) were negatively associated with successful treatment outcome. The treatment success rate of TB patients was lower than World Health Organization target set of 85%. The increased unsuccessful outcome among TB/HIV patients requires urgent public health interventions to improve the evaluation policy and control framework. Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health problem. TB is the leading cause of death for HIV-infected patients, and HIV is also risk factor for developing active TB. The co-infection has emerged as a major public health threat throughout the world and have worse treatment outcomes. Management of co-infected patients can be complex because of overlapping drug toxicities and interactions. The increased unsuccessful outcome among TB/HIV patients requires urgent public health interventions.
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- Ginenus Fekadu
- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Production, Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Mettu University, Mettu, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Mosisa G, Tsegaye R, Wakuma B, Mulisa D, Etefa W, Abadiga M, Fekadu G, Oluma A, Turi E. Fertility desire and associated factors among people living with HIV in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 78:123. [PMID: 33292626 PMCID: PMC7685622 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-020-00504-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Increased Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) coverage improves health status and the survival of people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as a result, reproductive health needs of the clients are increased. As part of continuum HIV care, understanding fertility desire and reproductive health care needs of HIV positive peoples will play paramount role in planning and delivering appropriate health services. The finding of studies conducted on the fertility desire and associated factors among People Living with HIV in Ethiopia presented inconclusive. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the pooled prevalence of fertility desire and associated factors among people living with HIV in Ethiopia. METHODS A total of 26 studies conducted in Ethiopia were included in this Meta-analysis. Pub Med, HINARI, Google scholar and Google data bases were searched. Data from the included articles were extracted using a standardized data extraction tool. The included studies were analyzed using a random effects meta-analysis model. Analysis was done Using STATA version 14 statistical software. Heterogeneity was assessed statistically using the standard Chi-square, I2. The association between fertility desire and factors were examined using a random effects model. RESULT In this meta-analysis, the pooled prevalence of fertility desire in Ethiopia is 42.21% (95%CI 39.18, 45.25). Fertility desire is significantly associated with sex: being female (OR = 0.71,95%CI 0.57,0.86), partners desire (OR = 16.8, 95% CI: 9.45, 29.88), not having child (OR = 5.46 95%CI 4.24, 7.040), age < 30(OR = 2.34, 95%CI 2.10, 2.60), formal education (OR = 1.31 95%CI 1.09, 1.59)). However, use of family planning, residence, and Knowledge on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission and disclosure status didn't show association with fertility desire. CONCLUSION In this finding, significant people of living with HIV have a desire to have a child. The finding showed the need to strengthen fertility desire and reproductive health care needs of HIV positive peoples. Therefore, strengthening the integration of fertility related issues with HIV continuum care will play a paramount role in averting risky sexual behaviors and Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission among peoples on ART.
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- Getu Mosisa
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Kejela G, Wakgari A, Tesfaye T, Turi E, Adugna M, Alemu N, Jebessa L. Prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care follow up at Wollega University referral hospital, Western Ethiopia. Contracept Reprod Med 2020; 5:26. [PMID: 33062297 PMCID: PMC7547419 DOI: 10.1186/s40834-020-00130-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Even if anemia is a worldwide public health problem affecting numerous people in all age groups, particularly the burden of the problem is higher among pregnant women. Anemia is estimated to contribute to more than 115,000 maternal deaths and 591,000 prenatal deaths globally per year. Maternal mortality is the prime health indicator in any society. Therefore, determining the prevalence of anemia and assessing its associated factors among pregnant women might help for the intervention of the problem. Objective The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among pregnant women attending Antenatal Care (ANC) at Wollega University Referral Hospital, Western Ethiopia. Methods and materials Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted at antenatal care (ANC) departments of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and MCH at Wollega University Referral Hospital from July 15–22, 2019. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select the study unit. The data were collected using questionnaires, physical examination, and laboratory investigation. After collection, the data were entered using Epi Data version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 20 statistical software. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of anemia. Finally, the result was presented using text, tables, and charts. Results The overall prevalence of anemia using a cut off level of hemoglobin < 11 g/dl (< 33% Haematocrit) was 51 (17.8%). Out of all anemic pregnant women, 19 (37.25%) were mildly anemic, 24 (47%) were moderately anemic and 8 (15.68%) were severely anemic. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that Birth interval of less than 2 years (AOR = 2.56 CI [2.84–4.52]), history of malarial attack in the past 12 months (AOR = 2.585 CI [1.181–5.656]) and engaging into daily laborer occupation (AOR = 8.33 CI [2.724–25.497]) showed significant association with maternal anemia. Conclusions The prevalence of anemia among pregnant women in this study is high. Having a birth interval of < 2 years, having a history of malarial attack in the past 12 months, and being engaged in daily laborer occupation were factors associated with anemia among pregnant women. Thus, contraceptive methods and information to space children, information, and services to prevent malaria and economically empowering women is needed to prevent anemia among pregnant women in the study area.
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- Gemechu Kejela
- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Tolossa T, Turi E, Fetensa G, Fekadu G, Kebede F. Association between pregnancy intention and late initiation of antenatal care among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Syst Rev 2020; 9:191. [PMID: 32819428 PMCID: PMC7441676 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-020-01449-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Antenatal care is one of the continua of reproductive health care, and inadequate antenatal care utilization results in an adverse feto-maternal outcome. Pregnancy intention is an essential factor that plays a paramount role on timing of antenatal care service. The finding of a few studies conducted on the association between pregnancy intention and late initiation of ANC among pregnant women in Ethiopia presented inconclusive. Therefore, the objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the pooled estimate of the association between pregnancy intention and late initiation of ANC among pregnant women in Ethiopia. METHODS Both published and unpublished studies were accessed through electronic search from databases such as MEDLINE, Scopes, PubMed, CINAHL, PopLine, MedNar, Cochrane library, the JBI Library, the Web of Science, and Google Scholar. All observational studies that were conducted on the association between pregnancy intention and late initiation of ANC among pregnant women in Ethiopia were included. STATA 14.1 version was used for data analysis. A random effects model was used to estimate the pooled estimate with a 95% confidence interval (CI). The Cochrane Q test statistic and I2 tests were used to assess heterogeneity. Presence of publication bias was checked by funnel plots and Egger's statistical tests. RESULTS A total of 670 published and unpublished studies were identified from several databases and fourteen studies fulfilled inclusion criteria and included in the meta-analysis. The overall pooled estimate indicates the odds of late initiation of antenatal care were 2.16 times higher among pregnant women who had unintended pregnancy as compared to pregnant women who had intended pregnancy (OR 2.16, 95% CI 1.62, 2.88). CONCLUSION The systematic review and meta-analysis found a statistically significant effect of pregnancy intention on late initiation of antenatal care among pregnant women in Ethiopia. Increased effort should be made to improve women's behavior towards contraceptive use through health education and counseling, especially those with unintended pregnancies. Furthermore, health education, counseling, and communication campaigns related to the timing of ANC and frequency should be promoted nationally.
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- Tadesse Tolossa
- Department of Public Health, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Public Health, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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Turi E, Merga BT, Fekadu G, Abajobir AA. Why Too Soon? Early Initiation of Sexual Intercourse Among Adolescent Females in Ethiopia: Evidence from 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey. Int J Womens Health 2020; 12:269-275. [PMID: 32308501 PMCID: PMC7152534 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s244621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Early sexual initiation - sexual activity that begun earlier than 18 years of age - is among risky sexual behaviors which may be associated with increased risks of adverse outcomes such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unwanted pregnancy and unsafe abortions. However, there is no nationally representative evidence on early initiation of sexual intercourse and its determinant factors among adolescent females in Ethiopia. Methods Data were extracted from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) to assess early initiation of sexual intercourse and factors contributing to it in adolescent females. The analysis included a weighted sample of 3881 adolescent females aged 15-19 years. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted and the results were presented as adjusted odds ratio (AOR) at 95% confidence interval (CI), declaring statistical significance at a p-value <0.05 in all analyses. Results About 1 in 5 (21.9%, 95% CI: 20.5%, 23.33%) adolescent females experienced early sexual debut. Administrative regions (Amhara, AOR = 2.3, 95% CI: 1.30, 4.09 and Gambella, AOR = 4.89, CI 95%: 1.08, 22.07), religion (Muslim, AOR = 1.76, 95% CI: 1.24, 2.49), substance use (e.g., ever chewed khat, AOR = 2.02, 95% CI: 1.47, 2.77, ever drunk alcohol, AOR = 1.83, 95% CI: 1.35, 2.48) and having no knowledge on family planning (AOR = 4.47, 95% CI: 2.22, 8.99) were found to have statistically significant association with early sexual debut in adolescent females. Whereas any levels of formal education decreased the odds of early sexual debut (primary, AOR = 0.44, 95% CI: 0.35, 0.56; secondary, AOR = 0.19, 95% CI: 0.13, 0.28, and higher, AOR= 0.31, 95% CI: 0.15, 0.63). Similarly, all categories of wealth indices as compared to the poorest were protective of early sexual initiation in adolescent females (AOR = 0.40-0.57) as was for education as compared to no education (AOR = 0.19-0.44). Conclusion A significant proportion of adolescent females initiate early sexual intercourse in Ethiopia and multifaceted factors appear to determine their early sexual experiences. Contextualized interventions including strengthening information, education and communication on adverse consequences of early sexual initiation in regions and improving contraceptive knowledge of teenagers will play a paramount role.
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- Ebisa Turi
- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haromaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- Clinical Pharmacy Unit, Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Maternal and Child Wellbeing Unit, African Population and Health Research Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
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Turi E, Fekadu G, Taye B, Kejela G, Desalegn M, Mosisa G, Etafa W, Tsegaye R, Simegnew D, Tilahun T. The impact of antenatal care on maternal near-miss events in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2020.100246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Oluma A, Abadiga M, Mosisa G, Fekadu G, Turi E. Perceived Self-Efficacy and Associated Factors Among Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Public Hospitals of Western Ethiopia, 2020. Patient Prefer Adherence 2020; 14:1689-1698. [PMID: 33061312 PMCID: PMC7522517 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s275887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease and can be self-managed using five treatment approaches, including education, medical nutrition therapy, physical exercise, pharmacological intervention, and blood sugar monitoring. Improvement of patient compliance and self-efficacy are critical points that impact the self-care behavior in patients with type two diabetes mellitus in order to limit the morbidity and promote glycemic control. Therefore, the present study successfully assesses the effect of perceived self-efficacy and associated factors among patients with diabetes mellitus at public hospitals of western Ethiopia. METHODS The cross-sectional study design was employed on a sample of 423 diabetic patients. A systematic random sampling method was employed. An interviewer-administered structured questionnaire was used. The data entered into Epi data version 3.1 and exported into Statistical Package for the Social Sciences window version 24 for analysis. All variables significant at p <0.25 in bivariate were entered into multivariate analysis. The multivariable logistic regressions were used to determine factors associated with perceived self-efficacy by considering adjusted odds ratio at CI 95% and the significance level was set at p <0.05. RESULTS Out of 423 participants sampled, 398 participated in the study giving a response rate of 94.1%. The level of perceived good self-efficacy among diabetes patients was 52.5%. Being married (AOR=1.611, 95% CI = 1.003, 2.587), home blood glucose test (AOR=3.359, 95% CI = 1.912,5.903), doing exercise (AOR=11.412, 95% CI = 2.488,52.346), having good appetite (AOR=2.587, 95% CI = 1.454,4.606), having special diet (AOR=4.902, 95% CI= 1.202, 19.992), and good self-care behavior (AOR=10.320, 95% CI= 5.657, 18.824) were significantly associated with good self-efficacy. CONCLUSION The level of perceived self-efficacy was high. Home blood glucose tests, good self-care behavior, married, doing exercise, good appetite, having a special diet were significantly associated with high perceived self-efficacy. The national policymaker focused on patients' behavioral change to develop perceived self-efficacy for confidently managing the disease.
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- Adugna Oluma
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- Correspondence: Adugna Oluma Tel +251917814582 Email
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Fekadu G, Dugassa D, Negera GZ, Woyessa TB, Turi E, Tolossa T, Fetensa G, Assefa L, Getachew M, Shibiru T. Self-Medication Practices and Associated Factors Among Health-Care Professionals in Selected Hospitals of Western Ethiopia. Patient Prefer Adherence 2020; 14:353-361. [PMID: 32110001 PMCID: PMC7040189 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s244163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Even though the type, extent and reasons for self-medication practice (SMP) vary, globally self-medication (SM) is rising to relieve burdens on health services. However, inappropriate SMP results in economic wastes, damage of vital organs, incorrect therapy selection, risk of adverse drug reactions and development of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. These consequences have severe implications including legal, ethical and quality of health-care delivery. Temporal increment and high prevalence of SM among health professionals is also a major bottleneck for Ethiopia. Hence, the study aimed to assess the SM among health-care professionals (HCPs) in selected governmental hospitals of Western Ethiopia. METHODS An instiution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 338 HCPs using a pre-tested and self-adminstered questionnaries from March 1 to 25, 2018. Simple random sampling was used to select study participants and SMP (yes or no) was the outcome of the study variable. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Crude and adjusted odds ratios (95% CI) were calculated and all results were deemed to be statistically significant when p < 0.05. RESULTS Among the 338 participants, 184 (54.4%) were females and the mean age of the study participants was 25±3.23 years. About 154 (45.6%) of them had work experience of less than 5 years and 49.7% were nurses by profession. The prevalence of SM was 73.4% with 3 months of recall for SM. Familiarity with medicines and ailments (46.8%) and mildness of illness (40.7%) were the most common reasons to self-medicate. The most frequently reported ailments were headache (37.1%) and gastric pain (29.8%). Analgesics (44.4%) and antibiotics (42.7%) were the most commonly used self-medicated categories of drugs. Female sex (Adjusted odds ratio [AOR] =2.13, 95% CI: 1.43-8.66), age 20-29 years (AOR=4.53, 95% CI: 1.01-14.45) and work experience of <5 years (AOR= 3.01, 95% CI: 1.32-11.71) were significantly associated with SMPs. CONCLUSION The study revealed a high prevalence of SMP among HCPs. Sex, age, and work experience were significantly associated with SMPs. Hence, the use of prescription drugs without prescription should be discouraged and appropriate health education should be provided by all concerned bodies on the proper use of drugs.
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- Ginenus Fekadu
- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- Correspondence: Ginenus Fekadu Clinical Pharmacy Unit Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia, EthiopiaTel +251-917137145Fax +251576617980 Email
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Wollega University Referral Hospital, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Fekadu G, Bula K, Bayisa G, Turi E, Tolossa T, Kasaye HK. Challenges And Factors Associated With Poor Glycemic Control Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients At Nekemte Referral Hospital, Western Ethiopia. J Multidiscip Healthc 2019; 12:963-974. [PMID: 31819470 PMCID: PMC6878927 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s232691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate throughout the world, and ~80% of diabetics live in developing countries. Similar to the rest of sub-Saharan African countries, Ethiopia is experiencing a significant burden of diabetes, with increased prevalence, complications, and mortality, as well as life threatening disabilities. Reasons for poor glycemic control among type 2 diabetes patients are complex and multivariable. Hence, this study aimed to identify challenges and factors associated with poor glycemic control among type 2 diabetes patients. Method A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among type 2 diabetic patients attending the diabetic clinic of Nekemte Referral Hospital (NRH) from February 1 to April 30, 2018. Fasting blood glucose levels of the last three clinic visits were obtained and the mean fasting blood glucose measurement was used to determine the level of glycemic control. Analysis included both descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS version 20.0. Predictor variable P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Out of the total 228 included type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) patients, 51.8% were males. The mean age of patients was 43±12.4 years and 154 (67.5%) were found to not be following their general dietary program correctly. Nearly one third, 73 (32%), of patients never attended diabetic education and 52 (22.8%) of the patients had greater than 10 years’ duration on treatment. The majority, 148 (64.9%), of patients had poor blood glucose control. Age 40–60 years (AOR=2.01, 95% CI=0.04–0.06, P=0.044), being illiterate (AOR=3.12, 95% CI=1.52–8.50, P=0.001), having informal education only (AOR=2.28, 95% CI=2.14–32.60, P=0.024), longer duration of diabetes treatment (>10 years) (AOR=3.94, 95% CI=1.51–27.83, P=0.012), inadequate physical exercise (AOR=3.19, 95% CI=1.05–19.84, P=0.019), and smoking (AOR=4.51, 95% CI=0.00–0.50, P=0.022) were independent predictors of poor glycemic control on multivariable logistic regression analysis. Conclusion Nearly two-thirds of patients had poorly controlled diabetes. Age, exercise, level of education, duration of the treatment, and smoking were significantly associated with poor glycemic control. Health facilities should provide continuous education, and barriers of glycemic control should be explored with further research.
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- Ginenus Fekadu
- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- A. Siegmann
- a Allied Chemical Corporation , CCRL Morristown , New Jersey
- b Center for Industrial Research , P.O.B. 311, Haifa , Israel
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- a Allied Chemical Corporation , CCRL Morristown , New Jersey
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D'Elia F, Brusasco S, Giangregorio P, Tarantino G, De Gaetano R, Pansini S, Turi E, Virgilio M. [Hypertension and fluid volume increase in uremic patients treated with convective hemodialysis: electric bioimpedence analysis]. G Ital Nefrol 2004; 21 Suppl 30:S223-5. [PMID: 15750990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Hypertension is considered an important cardiovascular (CV) risk for uremic patients on hemodialysis (HD). Its main pathogenetic factor is the extracellular fluid volume increase. METHODS This study aimed to evaluate the water distribution by electric bioimpedence (BIA) in hypertensive uremic patients treated with convective hemodialysis (HD) (group A) and with diffusive HD (group B). The patients were on antihypertensive therapy: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium antagonists and angiotensin II (ATII) antagonists. RESULTS The BIA analysis demonstrated that the total and extracellular body water had the same distribution in the two groups with no statistical differences (Student's t-test); although the interdialytic weight gain was higher in group B than in group A. CONCLUSIONS Blood pressure (BP) was treated by less drug use in patients on convective HD than in patients on diffusive HD.
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- F D'Elia
- U.O. di Nefrologia e Dialisi, ASL/BA 2, Molfetta, Bari
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Pansini S, Degaetano R, Boccassini D, Turi E. Microbiological survey of dialysate: vantage of use of sterile bag concentrate. EDTNA ERCA J 2001; 27:132-4. [PMID: 11868994 DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-6686.2001.tb00160.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Haemodialysed patients are exposed to nearly 400 litres of dialysis water weekly. The bacterial contamination of treated dialysate and water induces acute pyrogenic reactions or chronic damage and cytokine activation. The aim of this study was to value the microbiological parameters of dialysis water and dialysate of our monitors by bacterial culture (measured as colony forming units [CFU]) of water samples at 37 degrees C after 48 hours, at 22 degrees C after 72 hours and after seven days, and by measuring endotoxin levels (endotoxin units [EU]). In our centre, there are 16 monitors (6 monitors use sterile dialysate fluid and 10 monitors use non sterile dialysate fluid). The chemicals used for disinfection are chlorine and paracetic acid. Water samples were taken under sterile procedures every three months for a year. No bacteria were found in the samples of water of the dialysis ring; EU were lower than the limit value of 0.25 EU/ml fixed by the European Pharmacopoeia. The concentration of CFU and EU of the dialysate, taken from monitors with a sterile bag, were lower than those of other monitors (p < 0.05 t Student test). However, the levels of CFU/ml and EU/ml of dialysate samples, taken from monitors with a non-sterile bag, were lower than the guideline value of the European Pharmacopoeia (v.n. CFU < 50 CFU/ml and EU < 0.05 EU/ml). Frequent examination of CFU and EU is essential to reduce the damage caused by the use of contaminated water, therefore the goal of future dialytic techniques will be the use of "sterile dialysate".
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- S Pansini
- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Italy.
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Turi E, Tidei F, Paoletti L. [Asbestos exposure on board ships: a study of the environmental situation on 2 classes of ferryboats]. Med Lav 1993; 84:201-10. [PMID: 8366832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The article describes the results of a study on contamination by airborne asbestos fibres on board a number of ships belonging to fleets operating from Civitavecchia, a port on the coast of central Italy. Asbestos was widely used throughout the ships as fire- and soundproofing insulation. Samples taken before, during and after removal of the insulation in areas of the ship outside the asbestos removal worksite gave concentration levels that were similar to those observed in other indoor environments (building), varying according to the sample location and the condition of the insulation material. The results are discussed taking into consideration the fact that a ship is also a living environment for crew and passengers.
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- E Turi
- Ufficio di Sanità Marittima, Civitavecchia
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A total of 2,208 male subjects, enrolled as merchant marine seamen at the Civitavecchia (Italy) harbor from 1936 to 1975 were followed up through 1989 in order to evaluate their mortality experience. Available information about the number of sailings made it possible to divide subjects into two subgroups: 948 workers with at least one sailing (cohort A) and 1,260 with no reported sailing (cohort B). Fewer than expected overall deaths were observed in both cohorts (cohort A: SMR = 0.83; cohort B: SMR = 0.81), mainly due to a lower mortality from circulatory, respiratory, and digestive diseases. Lung cancer deaths were significantly increased in cohort A (O = 30, SMR = 1.71, 95% CI = 1.15-2.44), whereas no excess was observed in cohort B (O = 6, SMR = 0.57, 95% CI = 0.21-1.26). Among subjects employed aboard ship, a trend in SMRs for lung cancer increasing with duration of employment was observed. Furthermore, three neoplasms of other parts of the respiratory system (including one mesothelioma) were detected in cohort A (SMR = 5.87), and one in cohort B. The study substantiates an increased risk of respiratory cancer among subjects with an occupational history of sailing; past exposure to asbestos and to other environmental carcinogens aboard could be implicated.
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- E Rapiti
- Epidemiologic Unit, Latium Health Authority, Rome, Italy
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Siegmann A, Turi E. Strukturelle Änderungen im glasigen Polyäthylenterephthalat. Colloid Polym Sci 1977. [DOI: 10.1007/bf01617178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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