Publications by authors named "A T Asfaw"

Background: Lack of knowledge regarding zoonotic transmission, prevention and control measures is a potential high risk for the occurrence of zoonotic diseases.

Objective: The study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude and practices of dairy farm participants concerning zoonoses.

Animals: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to August 2022 in and around Sodo town, using a questionnaire among dairy farm participants (n = 123).

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Gout is the most prevalent form of inflammatory arthritis in males as a result of high uric acid levels that cause deposition of monosodium urate crystals in soft tissues, bones and joints. It commonly presents as swollen, erythematous and painful joint. Necrotizing fasciitis is rapidly progressing aggressive soft tissue infection that spreads along the fascial planes sparing the skin; it is very uncommon for necrotizing fasciitis to occur as a complication of gouty arthritis.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study focuses on optimizing energy supply and demand in Ethiopia, recognizing the need to avoid shortages or surpluses of energy by projecting future requirements accurately.
  • A mathematical model was created using data from the past fifteen years, employing linear and multilinear regression techniques, to analyze energy consumption trends in relation to factors like GDP, population growth, and urbanization.
  • The results forecast energy demand scenarios up to 2052 based on different GDP growth rates, validating the model's effectiveness through comparison with actual trends.
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Background: Full antenatal care utilization is a key intervention that creates the opportunity to provide all the necessary health services during pregnancy that aims to reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality. However, there is still a gap in utilizing this service between rural and urban women. So, this study aimed to identify the sources of variations in full antenatal care utilization between the rural and urban areas of Ethiopia.

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