Publications by authors named "Habtamu Wana Wada"

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  • - The World Health Organization now recommends that pregnant women have at least eight antenatal care (ANC) visits to enhance health care, but only 58% of women in sub-Saharan Africa, such as Ethiopia, are meeting this guideline.
  • - A recent study in Arba Minch, southern Ethiopia, found that only 41% of pregnant women utilized optimal ANC services, highlighting significant gaps in care.
  • - Key factors associated with better ANC utilization included recognizing pregnancy danger signs, having a complicated obstetric history, and receiving care in a hospital setting.
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The majority of developing countries do not follow the WHO's emphasis on replacing harmful and ineffective traditional practices with evidence-based clinical treatment. In these countries, harmful or ineffective practices are routinely used as part of routine care during labor and delivery, while beneficial procedures are not used for the majority of laboring mothers. However, it is critical to use evidence-based practices while giving therapy since they improve care quality, save costs, increase patient and family happiness, and promote professional progress.

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HIV-related causes accounted for approximately 770,000 deaths globally in 2018. Globally, there were 1.7 million new infections, and approximately 37.

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Background: Since 2005, the healthcare system in Ethiopia has implemented policies to promote the provision of free maternal healthcare services. The primary goal of these policies is to enhance the accessibility of maternity care for women from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the aim is to increase the utilization of maternity services, such as institutional deliveries, by removing financial obstacles that pregnant women may face.

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Background: The maternal mortality ratio in Ethiopia is still high, with an estimate of 412 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2016. Signal functions for emergency obstetric and neonatal care must be accessible and usable in order to successfully prevent maternal deaths. It is an important strategy to reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in countries with limited resources.

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Approximately two billion individuals, or 26.4% of the global population, live in moderate- to severely food-insecure circumstances. It was discovered that not receiving all recommended antenatal care throughout one's pregnancy is one of the effects of household insecurity.

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