Birth preparedness, complication readiness and associated factors among pregnant women attending public health facilities in Chelia District, Central Ethiopia (2022): a cross-sectional study.

Background: Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) are essential components of maternal health that encourage proactive planning and decision-making during pregnancy and childbirth. However, there is limited information available regarding the status of BPCR, particularly in our study area. Therefore, this study aimed to assess birth preparedness, complication readiness and associated factors among pregnant women attending public health facilities in the Chelia District.

Determinants of breast cancer in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the first leading cancer sharing about 25% of the cancer burden among women globally. This study aimed to identify the determinants of BC in Ethiopia.

Methods: We comprehensively searched primary studies conducted in Ethiopia on associated factors of BC in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Hinari, Google, and Google Scholar) and available online until 2 June 2023.

Health-related quality of life of postpartum women and associated factors in Dendi district, West Shoa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study.

Background: Promoting a favorable experience of postpartum care has become increasingly emphasized over recent years. Despite the fact that maternal health care services have improved over the years, postnatal care service utilization is generally low and the health-related quality of life of postpartum women remains overlooked. Furthermore, the health-related quality of life of postpartum women is not well studied.

Undiagnosed hypertension and its associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background And Aims: Early identification and treatment of hypertension could lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases; which share the largest proportion of death. The findings of previous studies done in Ethiopia on undiagnosed hypertension were inconsistent. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of undiagnosed hypertension among adults in Ethiopia.

Knowledge and attitude toward human papillomavirus vaccination and associated factors among adolescent school girls in Ambo town, Ethiopia, 2021: A multicenter cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has shown considerable promise in lowering the incidence of cervical cancer. However, there are few studies done on knowledge and attitude toward the HPV vaccine, especially in the local setting. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes regarding HPV vaccination and related factors among adolescent girls in Ambo town, Ethiopia, in 2021.

Multilevel analysis of continuation of maternal healthcare services utilization and its associated factors in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

Continuum of care (CoC) has been recognized as a crucial strategy for minimizing maternal, neonatal, and child mortality. CoC promotes integrated Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) services by linking together three aspects of maternal health care antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and postnatal care. The study aimed to assess continuation of maternal healthcare services utilization and its associated factors among reproductive age women at pregnancy, delivery and postnatal stages in Ethiopia.

Human papillomavirus vaccination uptake and its associated factors among adolescent school girls in Ambo town, Oromia region, Ethiopia, 2020.

Background: The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has offered a great promise to reduce the cervical cancer burden; its utilization (uptake) however has been lagging. However, the levels and factors associated with the uptake of the vaccine have not been well investigated, especially in the local context.

Objective: To assess the uptake of human papillomavirus vaccination and its associated factors among adolescent school girls in ambo town, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2020.

Access to Essential Personal Safety, Availability of Personal Protective Equipment and Perception of Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 in Public Hospital in West Shoa.

Introduction: The pandemic of coronavirus disease-2019 has fundamentally changed the physician-patient relationship due to health care workers' being at high risk of getting COVID-19 infection from their patients. Therefore, healthcare workers are a priority to be protected and prevent transmission within a healthcare setting.

Objective: To assess the actual and perceived personal safety of healthcare workers practicing in public hospitals.

Prevalence of Cervical Cancer and Associated Factors Among Women Attended Cervical Cancer Screening Center at Gahandi Memorial Hospital, Ethiopia.

Background: Despite the fact that cervical cancer is preventable disease, it is the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer and leading cause of cancer death in women. An estimated 604 000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide and 342 000 women died from the disease. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with cervical cancer among women attended cervical cancer screening center in Gahandi memorial Hospital.

Non-Prescription Antibiotics Use and Associated Factors Among Drug Retail Outlets in Ambo, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: To assess the non-prescription use of antibiotics and associated factors in Ambo Town, West Shoa, Oromia, Ethiopia.

Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional study design supported with the qualitative study was conducted in Ambo Town from February 1 to March 1, 2020. Data were collected using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire and in-depth interview guide questions.

Examining Individual- and Community-Level Factors Affecting Skilled Delivery Care among Women Who Received Adequate Antenatal Care in Ethiopia: Using Multilevel Analysis.

Introduction: Maternal mortality continues to be a major public health and development challenge in Africa even after the permissible commitment of the international community. Although the use of skilled delivery care is the key intervention and is effective to lower maternal mortality rates, it is still at a lower proportion. The study is aimed at investigating the individual- and community level factors affecting the use of skilled delivery care among those women who had received adequate antenatal care.

Factors Associated with the Completion of the Continuum of Care for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Services in Ethiopia. Multilevel Model Analysis.

Introduction: Assuring completion of a continuum of maternal health care is a key program strategy to minimize morbidity and mortality of maternal and child. We aimed to examine completion of a continuum of care and its associated factors.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was analyzed from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey data.

Magnitude and determinants of complementary feeding practices in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background & Aim: Concurrent estimates on the magnitude and evidence on the determinants of complementary feeding (CF) practices in Ethiopia are currently disparate. Hence, this systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the magnitude and determinants of CF among children age 6-23 months in Ethiopia.

Methods: Studies from various databases published until July 2018 were identified, selected, extracted and assessed for risk of bias by two authors independently.

Association between place of delivery for pregnant mothers and neonatal mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Neonatal mortality is a major health problem mainly in the developing countries and its reduction was remain stagnant during the era of Millennium Development Goal. Current global health policies emphasize institutional deliveries as a pathway to achieving reductions in neonatal mortality in developing countries. There are inconsistent conclusions of evidence about this fact, mainly in developing countries.

Utilization and Determinants of Postnatal Care Services in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Postnatal care use is vital in saving mother and newborn lives which is a continuum of care for maternal, neonatal and child health. This review aimed to determine the utilization and determinants of postnatal care use in Ethiopia.

Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase databases were searched on June 25, 2017.

Resistance of strains to Rifampicin: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Antitubercular drug resistance strain is a horrifying barrier to effective TB treatment and prevention. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and geographical distribution of rifampicin-resistance (MTB) strains.

Methods: We searched two electronic databases, PubMed and EMBASE, until 26 March 2017 and updated our search on 27 April 2018 and accessed all prevalence studies of MTB strain and their drug susceptibility patterns to rifampicin.

The association of household food insecurity with the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The link between household food insecurity and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus still remains controversial. Therefore, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to clarify the association between household food insecurity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Methods: EMBASE, PubMed, ISI Web of Science and Scopus databases were searched up to March 2017.