Publications by authors named "Addisu Andualem Ferede"

Background: Birth defects (BDs) are structural, behavioral, functional, and metabolic disorders present at birth. Due to lack of knowledge, families and communities stigmatized pregnant women following the birth of a child with birth defects. In Ethiopia, there was limited evidence to assess the level of knowledge among pregnant women despite increasing magnitude of birth defects.

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Background: Global maternal deaths have either increased or stagnated tragically. Obstetric hemorrhage (OH) remains the major cause of maternal deaths. Non-Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG) has several positive results in the management of obstetric hemorrhage in resource-limited settings where getting definitive treatments are difficult and limited.

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Introduction: Obstructed labor is one of the most common preventable causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. In Ethiopia, 36% of maternal mortality was due to obstructed labor with uterine rupture. Thus, this study proposed to measure predictors of maternal mortality among women with obstructed labor in a tertiary academic medical center in Southern Ethiopia.

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  • Puerperal sepsis significantly contributes to maternal mortality in low and middle-income countries, often leading to long-term health issues for affected women.
  • A study at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital observed a 7.27% incidence rate of puerperal sepsis among 330 postpartum women, with significant predictors including lack of formal education, cesarean delivery, and complications during pregnancy.
  • Data collection involved a structured questionnaire, and the results highlighted the need for increased awareness and education about potential risks associated with puerperal sepsis.
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Background: In developing countries, home delivery without a skilled birth attendant is a common practice. It has been evidenced that unattended birth is linked with serious life-threatening complications for both the women and the newborn. Institutional delivery with a skilled birth assistance could reduce 20-30% of neonatal mortality.

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