Fertility desire and associated factors among women of reproductive age living with HIV/AIDS attending antiretroviral therapy clinic in Arba Minch General Hospital, South Ethiopia, 2021.

Background: The fertility desire of women living with HIV to have children can have significant implications for public health. Despite the increase in the number of HIV-positive women, the issues of their fertility desire have not been well-studied. This study aims to assess fertility desire and associated factors among women living with HIV/AIDS.

Bacteriological Quality and Antimicrobial Resistant Patterns of Foodborne Pathogens Isolated from Commonly Vended Street Foods in Arba Minch Town, Southern Ethiopia.

Background: Ready-to-eat foods sold by street vendors act as potential sources for the spread of various foodborne infectious diseases. Thus, local determination of the level of foodborne bacterial pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance pattern is essential.

Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from September 5th, 2022 to December 31th, 2022.

Decision to Delivery Interval, Perinatal Outcome and Factors Following Emergency Cesarean Section in Southern Ethiopia.

Background: The interval between the decision for an emergency cesarean section and the delivery of the fetus should be made within 30 minutes. In a setting like Ethiopia, the recommendation of 30 minutes is unrealistic. Decision to delivery interval should, therefore, be considered as vital in improving perinatal outcomes.

Ethno-pharmacological investigations of Moringa stenopetala Bak. Cuf. and its production challenges in southern Ethiopia.

Introduction: Moringa stenopetala Bak. Cuf. is a native plant of Ethiopia with important nutraceutical applications.

Knowledge of oral health during pregnancy and associated factors among pregnant mothers attending antenatal care at South Omo Zone public hospitals, Southern Ethiopia, 2021.

Background: The awareness of women towards oral health during pregnancy is an important aspect of her general health. It can compromise pregnancy outcomes, as well as it may affect the newborn's overall health. Every pregnant woman plays a critical role in shaping the oral hygiene habits adopted by her if she is aware of pregnancy-related oral health and result in good perinatal outcomes.

Bacteriological Profiles, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns, and Associated Factors in Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery with Suspicion of Surgical Site Infection at Arba Minch General Hospital in Southern Ethiopia.

Background: In the thoughts of all orthopedicians, the emergence of drug-resistant and biofilm-forming bacterial infections at orthopedic surgical sites is the most feared problem. Thus, this study aimed to determine the bacteriological profiles, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, and biofilm forming ability of isolates, as well as factors associated with orthopedic surgical site infections (OSSIs).

Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 1st, 2021, to February 30th, 2022 at Arba Minch General Hospital.

Determinants of hyperemesis gravidarum among pregnant women attending health care service in public hospitals of Southern Ethiopia.

Background: Hyperemesis gravidarum is severe nausea and excessive vomiting, starting between 4 and 6 gestational weeks, peak at between 8 and 12 weeks and usually improve and subside by 20 weeks of pregnancy. Identifying the determinants of hyperemesis gravidarum has a particular importance for early detection and intervention to reduce the health, psychosocial and economic impact. In Ethiopia there is low information on determinants of hyperemesis gravidarum.

Fear of childbirth among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Arba Minch town, southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Fear of childbirth is one of the life challenges the women encounter during pregnancy. It is an important source of distress for the women and their families and also increases the odds of obstetric complications during childbirth. The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of fear of childbirth and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public health facilities in Arba Minch town, southern Ethiopia.