Publications by authors named "Gebeyehu Lakew"
Background: Telemedicine is a vital tool for improving healthcare delivery in Ethiopia, where geographic, economic, and infrastructural challenges limit access to care, particularly in rural areas. With a shortage of healthcare professionals and limited medical services, telemedicine offers a solution by enabling remote consultations and continuous monitoring, extending healthcare to underserved populations. However, the successful adoption of telemedicine depends largely on the attitudes of healthcare professionals, whose acceptance and use of the technology are crucial for its integration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Diarrhea, defined as three or more loose stool per day, is a major cause of child mortality. Exploring its prevalence, and influencing factors is crucial for public health decision and targeted interventions. This study aimed to investigate these aspects using 2021 Madagascar demographic health survey data.
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- Cervical cancer is a significant health issue in Ethiopia, with a screening uptake of only 21% among eligible women, influenced by factors like education, perceived risk, and barriers to access.
- The review utilized the Health Belief Model to evaluate the screening factors, finding that knowledge and attitudes greatly impact screening participation.
- It's suggested that implementing HBM-based strategies could improve cervical cancer screening rates, thereby helping to reduce mortality and incidence in the region.
Background: Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a pressing public health issue in Ethiopia, exacerbated by rapid urbanization and motorization. Despite efforts, escalating rates persist due to various factors like human behavior and road infrastructure deficiencies. This study addresses the need for comprehensive data on RTAs in Ethiopia, aiming to uncover socioeconomic and behavioral factors to inform evidence-based policies.
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- Malaria remains a major public health issue in Ethiopia, and while Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) are effective in reducing transmission, their consistent usage is hindered by various behavioral and socio-economic factors.
- A study conducted in East Belessa District involved interviews with community members and key informants to deeply understand the challenges to LLIN use, utilizing an interpretive description approach for context analysis.
- Findings revealed three key themes: community knowledge about malaria and LLINs, perceptions of malaria risk, and various barriers—including individual, socio-cultural, and institutional factors—that affect the regular utilization of LLINs.
Background: Cervical cancer is a significant global health challenge, with the majority of cases and deaths occurring in low-resource regions like sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Women living with HIV (WLHIV) in this area face a six-fold higher risk of cervical cancer compared to women living without HIV Both the availability of screening services and their utilization remain low, particularly among WLHIV, hindering efforts to reduce the cervical cancer burden in this vulnerable population.
Objective: This study aimed to synthesize the current research on the prevalence of cervical cancer screening utilization and the associated factors among women living with HIV in Ethiopia.
Background: The way the healthcare delivery system is reflected by patient satisfaction. Establishing a health system with better results depends on it. It has been assumed that higher patient satisfaction levels correlate with quality healthcare outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCorrection: Prevalence and associated factors of anemia among postpartum mothers in public health facilities in Ethiopia, 2024: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
August 2024
Background: Cervical cancer, ranking as the fourth most common gynecological cancer worldwide, claimed an estimated 570,000 lives and resulted in 311,000 new cases in 2018. This disease disproportionately affects those living in poverty and is more prevalent in countries with weak healthcare systems. Low and middle-income nations, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, face higher incidence and mortality rates due to limited access to vaccines, screening, and treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Dental caries (decay or cavities) is the breakdown of teeth as a result of bacteria. Dental caries is one of the most preventable oral health problems and the most common chronic disease in primary school children. Poor dental and oral health affects the quality of children's lives.
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- - Postpartum anemia, affecting over 69% of postpartum women in Ethiopia, significantly impacts maternal health by reducing quality of life and increasing risks for depression, while also affecting infants' care and breast milk supply.
- - The study reviewed literature and analyzed factors linked to postpartum anemia, finding education level, pre-delivery hemoglobin, the number of antenatal care visits, and previous postpartum hemorrhage as significant risk factors.
- - A systematic approach was used to gather and assess research from reputable databases, indicating that addressing postpartum anemia is crucial for improving maternal health in Ethiopia.
Objective: The human immunodeficiency virus has become one of the world's most serious health and development challenges. Human immunodeficiency virus prevention has not received sufficient attention, and the prevalence of human behavioral virus infections among Ethiopian high school and preparatory students has also increased. The aim of this study was to assess behavioral responses to condom use messages to prevent human immune virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome among Bahir Dar city high school and preparatory students using the extended parallel process model, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, 2022.
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