Publications by authors named "Kassaw Chekole Adane"
Background: Scabies is a major global health problem, affecting an estimated 200 million people worldwide and causing more than 455 million new cases annually. It is one of the most prevalent dermatological conditions in developing countries and vulnerable populations, such as school-age children. In Ethiopia, findings regarding the prevalence and associated factors of scabies among school age children have been irregular and inconsistent.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPoor access to breastfeeding counseling services and associated factors among lactating mothers who had optimal antenatal care follow-up in Sub-saharan Africa: a multilevel analysis of the recent Demographic and Health Survey.
BMC Health Serv Res
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the extent and factors contributing to poor access to breastfeeding counseling services among lactating mothers in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting a significant gap despite optimal antenatal care.
- Using data from nearly 290,000 women, the research employed a logistic regression model to analyze various determinants, finding that nearly 50% of women experienced poor access to counseling services.
- Key factors associated with this lack of access included maternal age, education, distance to health facilities, media exposure, socio-economic status, and community conditions, indicating substantial disparities in healthcare access.
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) advocates the use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) as a primary strategy for malaria control during pregnancy. Despite these recommendations, ITN utilization among pregnant women in endemic regions, particularly East Africa, remains lower and inconsistent. This systematic review and meta-analysis comprehensively examined individual studies to provide a more robust and reliable estimate of ITN utilization among pregnant women in the region.
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