Publications by authors named "Hamdi Fekredin"

Background: The demand for health-related information has increased dramatically in recent years. Media is crucial in reaching health messages to audiences, especially those who are distant and rural. Therefore, the study aimed to assess demands, access, and factors associated with access to health messages through mass media in the rural community of Kersa District of East Hararghe, Eastern Ethiopia.

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Background: One of the most challenging problems in developing countries including Ethiopia is improving maternal health. About 303,000 mothers die globally, and one in every 180 is at risk from maternal causes. Developing regions account for 99% of maternal deaths.

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Background: Most developing nations lag behind in maintaining their populations' health. These nations are characterized by under-financing, low health cost protection mechanisms for the poor, and lack of risk pooling and cost sharing methods. To tackle this challenge, Ethiopia proposed social health insurance in 2010 even though its implementation was delayed.

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