Publications by authors named "Beimnet Desalegn Kedida"
Introduction: Anemia is a significant health problem that has a profound impact on young children under the age of five. It can result in severe consequences, such as stunted growth, impaired cognitive and motor development, increased illness, and even death. In Ghana, anemia is the leading cause of child mortality, yet there is a lack of information available on the prevalence of anemia and the factors associated with its severity in children under five in the country.
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- Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally, yet little research has been done on the experiences of women facing this illness in Ethiopia, particularly regarding their treatment and follow-up challenges.* -
- This qualitative study collected data from ten women undergoing breast cancer therapy at a university hospital in Ethiopia through semi-structured interviews, revealing their complex emotions, physical and psychological changes, and difficulties in accessing therapy.* -
- The analysis highlighted four key themes: mixed emotions after diagnosis, coping with changes brought on by cancer, challenges with accessing treatment, and the support received from healthcare providers and loved ones, indicating a need for comprehensive support systems for these women.*
Background: Ineffective nursing documentation practices have been reported to negatively impact patient outcomes and health professional efficiency. On the prevalence of nurses' documentation practices in Ethiopia, several separate studies have been carried out. However, there is no pooled prevalence of nurses' documentation practice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To assess the usage of cervical cancer screening services and associated factors among HIV-positive women on antiretroviral treatment in Southern Ethiopia in 2020.
Design: A multicentre cross-sectional study.
Setting: The study was conducted in Wolaita Sodo University Teaching Referral Hospital and Sodo Health Centre, Southern Ethiopia, from 1 July 2020 to 30 September 2020.