Publications by authors named "Desalew Salew Tewabe"

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  • The study focuses on gender-based violence (GBV) against women during the armed conflict in Northern Ethiopia, highlighting a lack of comprehensive documentation of its extent and consequences.
  • Through in-depth and confidential interviews, the research revealed various forms of violence, including sexual, physical, and psychological abuse, with survivors reporting severe incidents such as gang rapes and assaults across different age groups.
  • The aftermath for survivors included significant psychological effects like stigma and suicide attempts, leading many to seek care, isolate themselves, or drop out of school as coping mechanisms.
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Background: There is mounting evidence that Ethiopia is becoming a more street-food-consuming nation. The hygienic and safety procedures, however, are not adequately evaluated.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the magnitude of food safety and hygiene practices and associated factors among street food vendors of Bahir Dar City.

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Background: Globally, HIV/AIDS has challenged the lives of 36.3 million people and resulted in 17 million orphans. The disease has neither a vaccine nor a cure and the only option currently is highly active antiretroviral therapy.

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