Influence of gestational weight gain on baby’s birth weight in Addis Ababa, Central Ethiopia: a follow-up study by Andrew Hayen, Yadeta Dessie, Maralyn Foureur, Fekede Asefa, Allison Cummins

“…Moreover, babies whose mothers had a previous history of abortion or miscarriages or developed gestational hypertension in the current pregnancy were 147.2 g (95% CI 3.2 to 291.3 g, p=0.045) and 310.7 g (95% CI 62.7 to 552.8 g, p=0.012) lighter, respectively, compared with those whose mothers had not.Conclusions Prepregnancy weight, GWG, having had a previous history of abortion or miscarriages, and developing gestational hypertension during a current pregnancy were independently associated with birth weight. …”
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Assessment of Factors Associated with Breast Self-Examination among Health Extension Workers in West Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia by Muluken Azage, Gedefaw Abeje, Alemtsehay Mekonnen

“…To identify factors associated with BSE among health extension workers in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods. Cross-sectional study design was employed from October to November, 2012 in West Gojjam Zone of Amhara region. …”
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The Prevalence of Hypertension and Associated Risk Factors among Secondary School Teachers in Bahir Dar City Administration, Northwest Ethiopia by Destaw Damtie, Ayehu Bereket, Denekew Bitew, Bizuayehu Kerisew

“…It is not given enough attention in the developing countries like Ethiopia. Not enough data and studies about hypertension are available in Ethiopia. …”
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Prevalence of Obstetric Danger Signs during Pregnancy and Associated Factors among Mothers in Shashemene Rural District, South Ethiopia by Nega Terefe, Aderajew Nigussie, Afework Tadele

“…One hundred sixty-three (41.3%) of women had a history of obstetric danger signs during pregnancy. …”
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Adverse birth outcome and associated factors among mothers with antepartum hemorrhage in public hospitals Tigray, northern Ethiopia, 2020 by Tomas Amare Abraha, Gebremedhin Kinfe Gebremariam, Berhane Teklay Asfaha, Tensay Kahsay Weldegebreal, Desta Hailu Aregawi

“…Abstract Background Adverse birth outcome is a major public health problem in the world and in Ethiopia. Antepartum hemorrhage complicates 3–5% of pregnancies and is a primary cause of perinatal and maternal mortality worldwide. …”
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Determinants of Anemia among Pregnant Women at Public Hospitals in West Shewa, Central Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study by Berhanu Senbeta Deriba, Elias Teferi Bala, Gizachew Abdissa Bulto, Tinsae Abeya Geleta, Agumas Fentahun Ayalew, Addis Adera Gebru, Habtamu Oljira Desta, Mengistu Benayew Shiferaew, Lidya Zerihun Sahile

“…Nearly half a billion globally and around one-third in Ethiopia of pregnant women were affected by anemia which has both health and economic impact. …”
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The Confession of King Gälawdewos (r. 1540–1559): A Sixteenth-Century Ethiopian Monophysite Document against Jesuit Proselytism by Solomon Gebreyes Beyene

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Reproductive and Obstetric Factors Are Key Predictors of Maternal Anemia during Pregnancy in Ethiopia: Evidence from Demographic and Health Survey (2011) by Taddese Alemu, Melaku Umeta

“…In conclusion, the level of anemia during pregnancy is a moderate public health problem in Ethiopia. Yet, special preventive measures should be undertaken for pregnant women who are older in age and having too many under five children and previous history of abortion. …”
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Determinants of Pelvic Floor Disorders among Women Visiting the Gynecology Outpatient Department in Wolkite University Specialized Center, Wolkite, Ethiopia by Ayana Benti Terefe, Tolesa Gemeda Gudeta, Girma Teferi Mengistu, Seboka Abebe Sori

“…However, there is limited knowledge about pelvic floor disorders and their determinants among women in Ethiopia. Objective. The purpose of the study was to assess the determinants of pelvic floor disorders among women who visited the gynecology outpatient service at the Wolkite University Specialized Hospital, Wolkite, Ethiopia, in 2021. …”
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Epilepsy Treatment Outcome and Its Predictors among Ambulatory Patients with Epilepsy at Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia by Ameha Zewudie, Yitagesu Mamo, Desalegn Feyissa, Mohammed Yimam, Gosaye Mekonen, Ahmed Abdela

“…Epilepsy is among the most common neurological disorders which is highly treatable with currently available antiepileptic drugs at a reasonable price. In Ethiopia, despite a number of studies revealed high prevalence of epilepsy, little is known on predictors of poorly controlled seizures. …”
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Mental health literacy and associated factors among traditional healers of Jimma town, southwest, Ethiopia 2020: a community based, cross-sectional study by Gudeta Mideksa, Elias Tesfaye, Yimenu Yitayih, Yohanes Sime, Kemal Aliye, Abraham Tamirat Gizaw

“…BackgroundTraditional healers are in the front line to give the mental healthcare service in developing countries like Ethiopia. In Ethiopia, different studies were done focusing on the role of traditional medicine and perception of the community toward traditional medicine. …”
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Determinants of Tuberculosis Infection among Adult HIV Positives Attending Clinical Care in Western Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study by Hatoluf Melkamu, Berhanu Seyoum, Yadeta Dessie

“…This study aimed to assess the determinants of TB/HIV coinfection among adult HIV positives attending clinical care at two public health facilities in Nekemte, western Ethiopia. Unmatched case-control study was conducted from December 26, 2011, to February 29, 2012. …”
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Antimicrobial, Antiradical Activity, and X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy Analysis of Aloe otallensis Plant Used in Traditional Medicine in Southern Ethiopia by Yonas Syraji, Mulugeta Kebebew, Yohannis Techane, Dawit Albene

“…Medicinal plants have a long history of treating diseases in animals and humans in Ethiopia. …”
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Iron Deficiency Anemia among In-School Adolescent Girls in Rural Area of Bahir Dar City Administration, North West Ethiopia by Getachew Mengistu, Muluken Azage, Hordofa Gutema

“…The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of anemia and associated factors among school adolescent girls in rural towns of Bahir Dar City Administration, North West Ethiopia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 5 to April 15, 2017, on 443 randomly selected school adolescent girls. …”
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Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms and Associated Factors among HIV-Positive Youth Attending ART Follow-Up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Helina Abebe, Shegaye Shumet, Zebiba Nassir, Melkamu Agidew, Dessie Abebaw

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depressive symptoms among youth living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) attending Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) follow-up at public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Objective. To assess the prevalence and associated factors of depressive symptoms among youth living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) attending Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) follow-up at public hospitals Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016. …”
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Predictors of Neonatal Sepsis in Hospitals at Wolaita Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia: Institution-Based Unmatched Case-Control Study, 2019 by Atkuregn Alemayehu, Mihiretu Alemayehu, Aseb Arba, Hanna Abebe, Abraham Goa, Kebreab Paulos, Mohammed Suleiman Obsa

“…This research is aimed at determining the predictors of neonatal sepsis at Wolaita Sodo University Teaching Referral Hospital and Sodo Christian General Hospital, Ethiopia, April-July 2019. Method. This study employed an institution-based unmatched case-control study by selecting neonates in selected hospitals through consecutive sampling technique. …”
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Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis (PDKA) among newly diagnosed diabetic patients at Dilla University Hospital, Dilla, Ethiopia: Prevalence and predictors. by Dinberu Oyamo Oromo

“…<h4>Background</h4>Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a morbid complication of Type 1 diabetes mellitus(T1DM), and its occurrence at diagnosis has rarely been studied in Ethiopia, despite the many cases seen in the pediatric population.…”
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Neural tube defects in a war-torn Tigray regional state of Ethiopia: a retrospective study of 54,626 deliveries by Birhane Alem Berihu, Afework Mulugeta, Tony Magana, Masresha Tessema, Tafere Gebreegziabher, Yibrah Berhe, Abadi Leul Welderufael, Hayelom Kebede Mekonen

“…Abstract Background The Tigray region of Ethiopia has a significantly high prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs), ranging from 1.31 to 2.15% of total births. …”
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Determinants of Preeclampsia among Women Attending Delivery Services in Public Hospitals of Central Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study by Teklehaimanot Gereziher Haile, Nega Assefa, Tadesse Alemayehu, Teklewoini Mariye, Gebreamlak Gebremedhn Geberemeskel, Degena Bahrey, Guesh Mebrahtom, Biniyam Demisse, Hailemikael Gebrekidan, Tamirat Getachew

“…Preeclampsia occurs in up to 5% of all pregnancies, in 10% of first pregnancies, and 20–25% of women with a history of chronic hypertension. Objective. This study aims to assess the determinants of preeclampsia among women attending delivery services in public hospitals of central Tigray, Ethiopia. …”
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Magnitude and Its Associated Factors of Urinary Tract Infection among Adult Patients Attending Tigray Region Hospitals, Northern Ethiopia, 2019 by Abrha Hailay, Kidane Zereabruk, Guesh Mebrahtom, Woldu Aberhe, Degena Bahrey

“…However, there are limited studies done on UTI in Ethiopia. Hence, this study was aimed to assess the magnitude of urinary tract infection and its associated factors among adult patients attending hospitals of the Tigray region, Ethiopia. …”
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