Magnitude of undernutrition and determinant factors among adult patients with tuberculosis on follow-up care at public healthcare facilities in South Ethiopia Region: a multicentre cross-sectional study.

Background: Globally, approximately 1.9 million cases of tuberculosis (TB) were attributable to undernutrition. Nearly 19 000 deaths occur annually in Ethiopia due to TB.

Alcohol consumption and associated factors among undergraduate regular students in Wolaita Sodo University, Southern Ethiopia, 2021: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: alcohol consumption is a major of public health problem in the worldwide. It has been linked to risk of nutritional related chronic diseases and one of the most common risks taking behaviors among young population in University students.

Objectives: aimed to assess the prevalence of alcohol consumption and associated factors among undergraduate graduating regular students in Wolaita Sodo University.

Health-related quality of life and associated factors among adult patients with epilepsy in public hospitals of Wolaita zone, southern Ethiopia. An embedded mixed method study.

Background: The socioeconomic and overall quality of life of patients with epilepsy are significantly impacted by the disease, which is one of the most prevalent chronic noncommunicable brain disorders. Less consideration has, however, been given to research in Ethiopia generally and the study setting in particular. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to assess the health-related quality of life and associated factors among adult patients with epilepsy in public hospitals in the Wolaita zone of southern Ethiopia.

Prevalence of HIV seropositive status and associated factors among family members of index cases of antiretroviral clinical attendants in Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia.

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus is primarily transmitted through sexual contact with an infected partner and babies born to mothers infected with the virus. Partners of people living with HIV and children whose parents have HIV are at higher risk of contracting HIV unless they take preventive measures. This study aimed at identifying prevalence and determinants of HIV infection among family members of index cases on antiretroviral treatment (ART).

Perceived HIV Stigma and Associated Factors Among Adult ART Patients in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia.

Objective: This study aimed to assess perceived HIV stigma and associated factors among adult ART patients in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia.

Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 638 participants selected using a multistage sampling technique from July 10 to September 2020. A 12-item short version of the HIV stigma scale was used to measure HIV-related stigma.

Experience and Perception of Healthcare Workers on the Challenges of Follow-Up and Treatment of Tuberculosis Patients in Southern Ethiopia: An Exploratory-Descriptive Qualitative Study.

Background: There is a scarcity of research evidence on TB follow-up and treatment challenges from a healthcare worker's perspective in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to explore and describe the experience and perception of healthcare workers on the challenges of follow-up and treatment of TB patients in Southern Ethiopia.

Material And Methods: A qualitative exploratory-descriptive study was employed among 26 purposely selected Healthcare Workers (HCWs) from Wolaita Sodo University-Comprehensive Specialized Hospital and Achura, Boloso Sore, and Tida Health Centers in December 2021 and January 2022.

Overweight and obesity and associated factors among adult ART patients at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Southern Ethiopia.

Background: Overweight and obesity complicates the care and treatment of ART patients and predispose them to chronic non-communicable diseases. However, there is a shortage of research evidence on overweight and obesity and its associated factors among adult ART patients in our setting. Therefore, this study aimed to asses overweight and obesity and associated factors among adult ART patients at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Southern Ethiopia.

Why Home Delivery After Full Antenatal Care Follow-Up in Southern Ethiopia? An Exploratory-Descriptive Qualitative Study.

Background: Pregnant women who had full antenatal care follow-up are expected to give birth in health facilities. However, in Ethiopia, after full antenatal care booking, many women still prefer to give birth at home. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore and describe why women give childbirth at home after full antenatal care follow-up in the study setting.

The Lived Experience of Women Using Bilateral Tubal Ligation Service in Rural Southern Ethiopia: A Phenomenological Study.

Background: Bilateral tubal ligation is a highly safe and effective form of permanent contraception for couples who want no more children. However, it is the least known and used form of contraception in Ethiopia.

Objective: To explore the lived experience and perception of women using the bilateral tubal ligation method in Southern Ethiopia.

The Lived Experience of Primary Family Caregivers of Patients on Hemodialysis Treatment in Southern Ethiopia: A Phenomenological Study.

Background: Primary family caregivers of hemodialysis patients are the "hidden patients" who shoulder extraordinary care burdens. However, there is a dearth of studies in Ethiopia. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of primary family caregivers of hemodialysis patients in Southern Ethiopia.

Exploring Providers' Perception Towards Provision of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Unmarried Adolescents in Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Phenomenological Study.

Background: Healthcare providers play a critical role in the provision of sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents. In Ethiopia, due to different reasons, including healthcare providers associated reasons, most unmarried adolescents are not accessing the services. However, little is known about healthcare providers' perception towards the provision of SRH services for unmarried adolescents.

Data quality assessment and associated factors in the health management information system among health centers of Southern Ethiopia.

Background: A well designed Health management information system is necessary for improving health service effectiveness and efficiency. It also helps to produce quality information and conduct evidence based monitoring, adjusting policy implementation and resource use. However, evidences show that data quality is poor and is not utilized for program decisions in Ethiopia especially at lower levels of the health care and it remains as a major challenge.

The magnitude of undernutrition and associated factors among adult chronic kidney disease patients in selected hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Background: Undernutrition is a common comorbidity in chronic kidney disease patients which augments the progression of the disease to an end-stage renal disease, renal dysfunction and related morbidity and mortality. However, in Ethiopia, there is a dearth of research evidence in this regard. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of undernutrition and its associated factors among adult chronic kidney disease patients.