Publications by authors named "Deresse Abebe 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
Background: Inadequate access to services for breastfeeding counseling results in poor breastfeeding practices and adverse health consequences. Although poor access to breastfeeding counseling services is a major challenge, its magnitude and determinantes are not well studied in developing countries. Therefore, this study assessed the magnitude and determinants of poor access to breastfeeding counseling services among lactating mothers who had optimal antenatal care follow-up in Sub-Saharan Africa.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAtrial Fibrillation and Associated Factors Among Hyperthyroidism Patients Attending at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.
Clin Med Insights Endocrinol Diabetes
September 2024
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- The study investigates the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in adults with hyperthyroidism at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital, finding that AF is a common heart symptom among these patients.
- Atrial fibrillation was found in 14% of the participants, with significant predictors including being over 61 years old, female gender, and higher serum FT4 levels.
- The research highlights the relationship between hyperthyroidism and increased risk of atrial fibrillation, emphasizing the need for monitoring in at-risk populations.
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.
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