Publications by authors named "Gebeyehu Dejene"
Article Synopsis
- Work-related injuries among solid waste collectors in Hawassa City, Ethiopia, are a significant public health issue, with 43.9% of surveyed workers reporting such injuries.
- The study analyzed various factors contributing to these injuries, including job duties, handling practices, and the type of training received.
- Recommendations include mandatory training for waste collectors and improved access to modern waste-handling equipment to reduce injury risks.
Background: Health care seeking delay for tuberculosis suggestive symptoms is a great challenge for controlling the disease. Therefore, the study aimed to determine the magnitude and identify factors associated with delayed healthcare seeking among presumptive tuberculosis cases for suggestive tuberculosis symptoms.
Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 476 subjects with symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis.