Publications by authors named "Ergoye Melese"

Article Synopsis
  • * A study conducted in the Amhara region with 569 HIV-positive adults found a 54.7% prevalence of neurocognitive impairment, indicating a serious public health concern.
  • * Factors contributing to neurocognitive impairment included being widowed or divorced, living in rural areas, having a CD4 count below 500, a history of opportunistic infections, and specific characteristics of their HIV treatment regimen.
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Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the proportion of alcohol use and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care during the mid-pandemic of COVID-19 at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from May 1-30, 2021.

Methods: A hospital-based, cross-sectional study was conducted on 612 pregnant women attending a prenatal clinic. Data were entered into EpiData version 3.

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Background: An attempt at vaginal delivery by a woman who has previously had a cesarean section is known as a trial of labor after cesarean section. The most important issues are how to accurately anticipate successful vaginal birth after cesarean surgery and how to calculate the likelihood of success of vaginal birth after caesarean section that is suitable for women. Consequently, a tailored prediction of vaginal birth after caesarean section may result in a more effective counseling.

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Background: Implanon is a long-acting reversible contraceptive method that is 99% effective in preventing unintended pregnancy. Despite its effectiveness, the rate of Implanon discontinuation is high. In Ethiopia, there is limited information about determinants of Implanon discontinuation.

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. Modern contraceptives are a key intervention to improve the health of both the mother and children by preventing unintended pregnancy. However, significant numbers of women were facing abortion-related morbidity and mortality globally including Ethiopia due to the nonuse or failure of contraceptive uses.

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