Publications by authors named "Deresse A Gebrehana"
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- Childhood stunting is a significant public health issue in Mozambique, linked to poor physical and cognitive development, with a prevalence of 31.26% among children under five.
- The study identified hotspots of stunting in several regions, notably Nampula and Cabo Delgado, and found that factors like household wealth and mother’s age impact stunting rates.
- To tackle this challenge, the research emphasizes the need for targeted, localized strategies instead of a generic approach to reduce child undernutrition effectively.
Poor access to breastfeeding counseling services and associated factors among lactating mothers who had optimal antenatal care follow-up in Sub-saharan Africa: a multilevel analysis of the recent Demographic and Health Survey.
BMC Health Serv Res
December 2024
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- The study investigates the extent and factors contributing to poor access to breastfeeding counseling services among lactating mothers in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting a significant gap despite optimal antenatal care.
- Using data from nearly 290,000 women, the research employed a logistic regression model to analyze various determinants, finding that nearly 50% of women experienced poor access to counseling services.
- Key factors associated with this lack of access included maternal age, education, distance to health facilities, media exposure, socio-economic status, and community conditions, indicating substantial disparities in healthcare access.
Background: Cervical cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related mortality among women in Africa. Cervical cancer screening in women is associated with decreased incidence and mortality of cervical cancer. There is a dearth of recent data regarding the prevalence and associated factors of cervical cancer screening in sub-Saharan Africa.
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- A study was conducted on 405 pediatric patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia during 2023, utilizing structured data collection and statistical analysis.
- The findings revealed that most trauma cases involved children under 10, primarily from rural areas, with falls being the most common cause; head and face injuries were the most prevalent among the types of injuries observed.
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- - Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease affecting over 250 million people, has a significant prevalence in Ethiopia, with a pooled rate of 22% found in a systematic review of twelve studies involving 5,747 participants, primarily in rural areas.
- - The prevalence of schistosomiasis is notably higher in children (about 22%) compared to mixed age groups (14%), and has increased from 16% (2015-2019) to 23% (2020-2024), pointing to a rising public health concern.
- - Despite the findings, no studies currently link schistosomiasis with anemia, highlighting a gap in research that necessitates attention for better understanding and management of this disease in the
Introduction: Currently, the problem of cancer has been increasing around the world, predominantly in middle- and low-income countries. Anemia, a major and often overwhelming health burden for cancer patients, significantly distorts their quality of life. It is well-established that the length of treatment increases the frequency of anemia, with hematological malignancies experiencing nearly double the rate compared to solid tumors.
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- Abdominal trauma poses significant risks for children, with one in four pediatric patients suffering from serious injuries, primarily due to falls and blunt force impacts.
- A study analyzed the medical records of 90 pediatric patients who underwent exploratory laparotomies for abdominal trauma between 2020 and 2023, gathering data on various injury causes and patient demographics.
- The results indicated that the majority of patients were male and under 10 years old, with bullet injuries being the leading cause of trauma, followed by falls and several other injury types unique to different age groups.
Objective: Chronic subdural hematomas (CSDHs) are a relatively common condition defined as an abnormal collection of blood and its break down products in the subdural space, usually accompanied by a history of preceding mild head trauma. Surgical management remains the mainstay of treatment. The objective of this study was to assess the surgical treatment outcome of patients operated on for CSDH at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Trauma is a huge problem seen in developed countries as well as developing countries. Head injury is a major factor responsible for mortality in young populations. Up to 6% of all head injuries and 11% of severe head traumas might result in a depressed skull fracture (DSF), a catastrophic injury.
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