Publications by authors named "E J Gudina"
Background: Oromia regional state experiencing cholera outbreaks in a protracted pattern despite various interventions at local and regional levels. This study aimed to examine the implementation of Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) activities for cholera outbreak control in the region.
Methods: We conducted a quantitative and qualitative mixed-method study.
Background: The development and implementation of COVID-19 vaccines have been a breakthrough in controlling the pandemic. However, the vaccination coverage in most low-income countries remains very low due to critical vaccine shortage and profound hesitancy. In this scoping review, we aimed to assess COVID-19 vaccine uptake, acceptance, and hesitancy in Ethiopia and Tanzania.
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- The study examined the prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) in HIV-infected patients at Jimma Medical Center, analyzing 344 stool samples for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- A total of 376 Enterobacterales were isolated, revealing that 13.3% were ESBL producers and 4.3% were CPE, with Klebsiella pneumoniae and E. coli being the most common resistant strains.
- Key risk factors for ESBL and CPE presence included prior use of cephalosporins, low CD4 counts, and comorbidities, highlighting the need for improved infection control and antibiotic management.
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- The study evaluates the reliability of the Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale (TWSTRS) to assess cervical dystonia through video ratings.
- Three different professionals independently rated the videos, and their agreement was measured using the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC).
- Results showed good reliability for the overall severity score, but varied among individual rating items, highlighting the need for clearer definitions in certain subscales.
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- The study focused on the combined impact of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) on maternal and perinatal health in Ethiopia, identifying their co-occurrence as a significant public health concern.
- Out of 168 studies reviewed, 15 studies with 6,391 participants showed a pooled prevalence of 3.76% for co-existing GDM and PIH, along with a notable association indicating that women with GDM are three times more likely to develop PIH.
- The findings advocate for improved antenatal care programs in Ethiopia to better monitor and manage both GDM and PIH, aimed at enhancing health outcomes for mothers and infants.