Publications by authors named "Biruk Hailu Tesfaye"

Article Synopsis
  • A systematic review was conducted to assess the quality of health care for sick children in Ethiopia, synthesizing evidence from various studies that highlighted barriers and enablers to quality care.
  • The review analyzed 36 studies, mostly nonexperimental and focused on public health facilities, revealing low-quality structural and interpersonal processes of care, despite some successful interventions in reducing child mortality.
  • Key barriers identified included a lack of essential drugs and trained staff, while enabling factors involved health system improvements like user-centered services and community engagement strategies.
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Objectives: The main objective of this study is to assess the level of midwives' job satisfaction in low- and middle-income countries.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search will be carried out using the following databases: Google Scholar, PubMed/Medline, Embase, CINHAL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Science Direct. This systematic review and meta-analysis will be carried out according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

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Background: Professional licensing bodies are valuable sources for tracking the health workforce, as many skilled health-care providers require formal training, registration, and licensure. Regulatory activities in Ethiopia were not effectively implemented due to poor follow-up and gaps in skilled human resources, budget, and information technology infrastructure.

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore and describe the lived experiences and challenges faced by health care managers in health professionals' licensure practices in Ethiopia.

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Background: Evidence suggests that not all human resource departments have hired their facility staff based on federal licensing standards, with some hiring without an active license. This is common in some, if not all, parts of the country. The paucity of healthcare experts, high turnover rates, employee burnout, and challenges in training and development issues were all key recruiting challenges globally.

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