Publications by authors named "Dessalegn Kiross"
Background: Global evidence on psychosis is dominated by studies conducted in Western, high-income countries. The objectives of the Study of Context Of Psychoses to improve outcomes in Ethiopia (SCOPE) are (1) to generate rigorous evidence of psychosis experience, epidemiology and impacts in Ethiopia that will illuminate aetiological understanding and (2) inform development and testing of interventions for earlier identification and improved first contact care that are scalable, inclusive of difficult-to-reach populations and optimise recovery.
Methods: The setting is sub-cities of Addis Ababa and rural districts in south-central Ethiopia covering 1.
Background: Minimizing antiretroviral treatment failure is crucial for improving patient health and for maintaining long-term access to care in low-income settings such as eastern Africa. To develop interventions to support adherence, policymakers must understand the extent and scope of treatment failure in their programs. However, estimates of treatment failure in eastern Africa have been variable and inconclusive.
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- Tuberculosis is a major global health issue, especially in Ethiopia, where non-adherence to treatment presents significant challenges, and existing studies on this topic show mixed results.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 studies found that approximately 21.29% of tuberculosis patients in Ethiopia do not adhere to their treatment, with regional variations in prevalence.
- Key factors contributing to non-adherence included forgetfulness, fear of side effects from medication, long wait times at healthcare facilities, and the perceived distance to treatment centers.