Publications by authors named "Fasikaw Kebede"
Neuroepidemiology
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- An umbrella review was conducted to analyze the inconsistent findings from previous studies regarding the impact of maternal folic acid and multivitamin supplementation on the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) in children.
- The review included ten systematic reviews and meta-analyses with a total of 296,816 participants, revealing a significant pooled effect indicating that both folic acid and multivitamins help reduce the risk of NTDs.
- Specific findings showed that folic acid alone had a lower risk reduction effect compared to multivitamins, with primary prevention studies showing a higher pooled effect for NTD prevention than those focused on secondary prevention.
Article Synopsis
- Depression is the leading cause of disability globally, impacting 350 million people, and university students, especially in Ethiopia, show a high prevalence of depression due to stress and educational pressures.
- A systematic review analyzed data from 10 studies, involving over 5,200 Ethiopian university students, revealing a pooled depression prevalence rate of 28.13%.
- Factors such as being female, a first-year student, substance use (like khat and alcohol), and a family history of mental illness were significantly associated with higher depression rates among these students.
