Publications by authors named "Admasu Belay"

Article Synopsis
  • * Data collected from 408 nurses in Gamo zone revealed that only 52.32% scored high on therapeutic communication practices, with factors like age and marital status positively influencing communication skills, while various barriers negatively impacted it.
  • * The research identifies key challenges, such as nurse burnout and lack of empathy, which hinder effective communication, suggesting a need for targeted strategies to enhance therapeutic communication in nursing practice.
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Background: Nurses´ perceptions of leaders´ leadership styles has a significant impact on their well-being. Effective leadership in health care is crucial for improving and enhancing the effectiveness of health care systems. This study aimed to assess the perceived utilization of leadership styles among nurses at Jimma town public health facilities, Ethiopia.

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Background: The nature of COVID-19 transmission creates significant risks in surgical departments owing to the close contact of medical staff with patients, the limited physical environment of the operating room and recovery room, the possibility of shared surgical equipment and challenges in the delivery of surgical care in all surgical departments. Globally, studies have reported that the effects of the pandemic on surgical departments are profound, potentially long-lasting and extensive. To manage these effects, different local guidelines and recommendations have been developed, with potential differences in their effectiveness and implementation.

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Introduction And Aims: As directed by the WHO, antenatal care providers have good opportunities to identify and refer mothers who are struggling with psychosocial problems. In Ethiopia, the pooled prevalence of perinatal depression is 25.8%, which is almost two-fold of the pooled global prevalence.

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Background: Diabetic retinopathy is the most frequent complication of Diabetes Mellitus and remains the leading cause of preventable blindness. However, there are limited studies on the determinants of diabetic retinopathy in the study area as well in Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess the determinants of diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients at Tikur Anbessa Hospital.

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Background: A high quality of work life (QWL) is a crucial issue for health care facilities to have qualified, dedicated, and inspired employees. Among different specialties in health care settings, nurses have a major share among other health care providers. So, they should experience a better QWL to deliver high-quality holistic care to those who need help.

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