- The Situation of Cancer Treatment in Ethiopia: Challenges and Opportunities
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Haileselassie W, Mulugeta T, Tigeneh W, Kaba M, Labisso WL
- KMID: 2447439
- J Cancer Prev.
- 2019 Mar;24(1):33-42.
- doi: 10.15430/JCP.2019.24.1.33
BACKGROUND: Less attention is given to cancer treatment and control in Ethiopia. METHODS: To investigate the challenges and opportunities facing cancer treatment services in Ethiopia. A purposive sampling technique was applied... -
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- Prevalence of child malnutrition in agro-pastoral households in Afar Regional State of Ethiopia
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Fentaw R, Bogale A, Abebaw D
- KMID: 2391964
- Nutr Res Pract.
- 2013 Apr;7(2):122-131.
Based on data generated from 180 randomly selected households with children age under five years old in Aysaita district of Afar region of Ethiopia, this study explored prevalence of malnutrition... -
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- Study on Histoplasmosis (Epizootic Lymphangitis) in Cart-Horses in Ethiopia
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Ameni G, Siyoum F
- KMID: 1095372
- J Vet Sci.
- 2002 Jun;3(2):135-139.
A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Histoplasma farciminosum in 2907 carthorses using clinical and microbiological examinations at three towns (Debre Zeit, Mojo and Nazareth), Central Ethiopia,... -
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- Recent footrot outbreak in Debrezeit swine farm, central Ethiopia
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Sori T
- KMID: 1090776
- J Vet Sci.
- 2005 Dec;6(4):367-368.
An outbreak of footrot has occurred in Debrezeit swine farm that is located 44 km south east of the capital. Among 24 pigs, 75% showed lameness, hot, painful and swollen... -
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- Is inadequate play area in schools associated with overweight among students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia? A comparative cross-sectional study
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Moges T, Gebremichael B, Shiferaw S, Yirgu R
- KMID: 2438472
- Epidemiol Health.
- 2018;40:e2018017.
- doi: 10.4178/epih.e2018017
OBJECTIVES: The prevalence of childhood obesity has more than doubled since it was formally recognized as a global epidemic in 1997. With the increasingly dwindling space for private schools in... -
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- Impact of Irrigation Extension on Malaria Transmission in Simret, Tigray, Ethiopia
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Chung B
- KMID: 2353568
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2016 Aug;54(4):399-405.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2016.54.4.399
Poor subsistence farmers who live in a semi-arid area of northern Ethiopia build irrigation systems to overcome water shortages. However, there is a high risk of malaria transmission when increased... -
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- Oral symptoms significantly higher among long-term khat (Catha edulis) users in Ethiopia
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Astatkie A, Demissie M, Berhane Y, Worku A
- KMID: 2380646
- Epidemiol Health.
- 2015;37:e2015009.
- doi: 10.4178/epih/e2015009
OBJECTIVES: Associations between khat (Catha edulis) chewing and different adverse oral-dental health conditions have been reported, yet evidence is still lacking. This study was designed to investigate the association between... -
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- Visceral leishmaniasis treatment outcome and its determinants in northwest Ethiopia
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Welay GM, Alene KA, Dachew BA
- KMID: 2406605
- Epidemiol Health.
- 2017;39:e2017001.
- doi: 10.4178/epih.e2017001
OBJECTIVES: Poor treatment outcomes of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) are responsible for the high mortality rate of this condition in resource-limited settings such as Ethiopia. This study aimed to identify the... -
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- Prevalence of goiter and associated factors among schoolchildren in northeast Ethiopia
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Tigabu E, Bekele KB, Dachew BA
- KMID: 2406659
- Epidemiol Health.
- 2017;39:e2017055.
- doi: 10.4178/epih.e2017055
OBJECTIVES: Goiter is a major public health problem, especially in developing countries such as Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of goiter among children... -
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- Effects of Maternal-Child Health Education Program for Nurses in Tigray, Ethiopia on Their Knowledge and Confidence
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Bang KS, Lee I, Chae SM, Yu J, Park J, Kim H
- KMID: 2271305
- Child Health Nurs Res.
- 2014 Oct;20(4):275-282.
- doi: 10.4094/chnr.2014.20.4.275
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify effects of a maternal-child health education program for nurses in Tigray, Ethiopia. METHODS: One-group pre-posttest design was used. The maternal-child health (MCH)... -
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- Diagnosis and Risk Factors of Advantage Cancers in Ethiopia
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Solomon S, Mulugeta W
- KMID: 2468798
- J Cancer Prev.
- 2019 Sep;24(3):163-172.
- doi: 10.15430/JCP.2019.24.3.163
BACKGROUND: Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Yet, limited is known about patterns of cancer and risk factors for advanced stage cancers in Ethiopia. METHODS:... -
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- Distribution and larval breeding habitats of Aedes mosquito species in residential areas of northwest Ethiopia
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Ferede G, Tiruneh M, Abate E, Jemberie Kassa W, Wondimeneh Y, Damtie D, Tessema B
- KMID: 2438470
- Epidemiol Health.
- 2018;40:e2018015.
- doi: 10.4178/epih.e2018015
OBJECTIVES: The Aedes mosquito is a vector for transmitting many arboviruses. Knowledge of the breeding habitat of this vector is vital for implementing appropriate interventions. Thus, this study was conducted... -
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- Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids Among Health Care Professionals in Bahir Dar Town, Northwest Ethiopia
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Yenesew MA, Fekadu GA
- KMID: 2381931
- Saf Health Work.
- 2014 Mar;5(1):17-22.
BACKGROUND: Health care professionals (HCPs) are at high risk of contracting blood-borne infections due to their occupational exposure to blood and body fluids (BBFs). The incidence of these infections among... -
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- Prevalence and determinants of work related injuries among small and medium scale industry workers in Bahir Dar Town, north west Ethiopia
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Molla GA, Salgedo WB, Lemu YK
- KMID: 2370858
- Ann Occup Environ Med.
- 2015 ;27(1):12.
- doi: 10.1186/s40557-015-0062-3
OBJECTIVES: To assess the prevalence and determinants of work-related injuries among small and medium scale industrial workers in Bahir Dar town, northwest Ethiopia. METHOD: Cross sectional comparative study design was used.... -
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- Letter to the Editor: Postpartum modern contraceptive use in northern Ethiopia: prevalence and associated factors - methodological issues in this cross-sectional study
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Mansori K, Mansouri Hanis S, Shadmani F
- KMID: 2406623
- Epidemiol Health.
- 2017;39:e2017019.
- doi: 10.4178/epih.e2017019
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- Postpartum modern contraceptive use in northern Ethiopia: prevalence and associated factors
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Abraha TH, Teferra AS, Gelagay AA
- KMID: 2406616
- Epidemiol Health.
- 2017;39:e2017012.
- doi: 10.4178/epih.e2017012
OBJECTIVES: The postpartum period is a critical period for addressing widespread unmet needs in family planning and for reducing the risks of closely spaced pregnancies. However, contraception during the extended... -
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- Quality of Same-Day Sputum Smears Microscopy and Presumptive Tuberculosis Patients Drop-out at Health Facilities of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Taddese BD, Misganaw A
- KMID: 2466624
- Tuberc Respir Dis.
- 2020 Jan;83(1):89-95.
- doi: 10.4046/trd.2019.0029
BACKGROUND: Same-day sputum microcopy is recommended in areas where sputum smear microscopy external quality assessment (EQA) is effectively implemented and sturdy. In Addis Ababa, the status of EQA and drop-out... -
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- Levels of adherence and factors associated with adherence to option B+ prevention of mother-to-child transmission among pregnant and lactating mothers in selected government health facilities of South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, northeast Ethiopia, 2016
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Tsegaye D, Deribe L, Wodajo S
- KMID: 2380732
- Epidemiol Health.
- 2016;38:e2016043.
- doi: 10.4178/epih.e2016043
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to measure the levels of adherence and to identify factors associated with adherence to option B+ prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) among pregnant... -
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- Perceptions of pharmacy clerkship students and clinical preceptors regarding preceptors' teaching behaviors at Gondar University in Ethiopia
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Melaku T, Srikanth A, Getaye Y, Admasu S, Alkalmi R
- KMID: 2413758
- J Educ Eval Health Prof.
- 2016;13:9.
- doi: 10.3352/jeehp.2016.13.9
This study aimed to compare the perceptions of pharmacy clerkship students and clinical preceptors of preceptors' teaching behaviors at Gondar University. A cross-sectional study was conducted among pharmacy clerkship students... -
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- Incidence and predictors of tuberculosis among HIV-positive children at Adama Referral Hospital and Medical College, Oromia, Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study
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Beshir MT, Beyene AH, Tlaye KG, Demelew TM
- KMID: 2469430
- Epidemiol Health.
- 2019;41:e2019028.
- doi: 10.4178/epih.e2019028
OBJECTIVES: Tuberculosis (TB) is common in children with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), but its effect on the survival of HIV-infected children is not well understood. Therefore, the aim of this... -
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