Publications by authors named "Lema Fikadu Wedajo"

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  • * Factors linked to insomnia included parity, unplanned pregnancies, lack of follow-up care, partner dissatisfaction with the baby's gender, alcohol use, and experiences of intimate partner violence.
  • * The study suggests that enhanced counseling for mothers and their partners, as well as awareness campaigns targeting the identified factors, are needed to improve postpartum mental health.
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  • * A study surveyed 624 mothers within the first year after childbirth to determine the prevalence of postpartum PTSD, finding that 21.60% experienced the disorder, with higher risks among first-time mothers, those without antenatal care, and individuals experiencing cesarean section deliveries or intimate partner violence.
  • * The research highlights the need for healthcare providers to address specific risk factors for postpartum PTSD during counseling, particularly focusing on the importance of antenatal care and safe delivery practices to
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  • Maternal mortality in Ethiopia is high, with postpartum morbidities likely surpassing it, but there is limited data on these morbidities in Bale Robe Town.
  • A study involving 366 postpartum women found that 27.9% experienced postpartum morbidities, with significant risk factors including lack of antenatal care, instrumental deliveries, unskilled birth attendants, rural residency, and existing pregnancy-related issues.
  • The findings underscore the need for health professionals to enhance early detection and management of postpartum complications to improve maternal health outcomes.
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  • * Conducted from May 1 to 30, 2022, the research surveyed 354 individuals, revealing a 32.44% prevalence of social anxiety disorder, with data collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed via statistical software.
  • * Key predictors identified included being female, having advanced HIV/AIDS, alcohol dependence, and experiencing perceived stigma, suggesting a need for improved healthcare provider training on managing social anxiety disorders in this population.
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Background: The desire to conceive and become parents is a fundamental aspect of human life that carries immense personal, emotional, and societal significance. For many couples, achieving pregnancy represents a long-cherished dream, but the journey to parenthood is not always straightforward. The duration it takes to achieve the desired pregnancy can vary significantly among individuals and is influenced by many factors.

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Objective: This review aimed to assess the current evidence on the relationship between resilience and mental health employed in response to the impacts of mental health.

Method: This review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA). The protocol of this review was registered on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO: CRD42023470966).

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Background: One of the main characteristics of the mental health condition known as burnout syndrome is an overwhelming feeling of physical and emotional tiredness, particularly with regard to one's work. Midwives are the group most prone to burnout because they work in emergency situations to save two lives at a time, share the stress of laboring women, and put in extra hours without enough payment. Besides this, there is little information on burnout among Ethiopian midwives.

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  • Effective breastfeeding is vital for the health of mothers and children, especially in low-resource areas like Ethiopia, requiring specific skills such as proper latch and feeding frequency.
  • The study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors influencing effective breastfeeding techniques among lactating mothers in Ethiopia by analyzing eight relevant studies using systematic review methods.
  • Results indicated a pooled prevalence of effective breastfeeding techniques at 41.99%, with key associations found between effective techniques and factors like maternal education, antenatal care, and lack of breastfeeding issues.
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Introduction: Puerperal sepsis is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in low-income countries, which can affect sustainable development goals. Even though it is a preventable problem through maternal self-care practices, maternal-reported self-care practices regarding puerperal sepsis were under-researched in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the maternal reported self-care practice and associated factors among postnatal mothers for the prevention of puerperal sepsis.

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Background: Depression is a severe and treatable mental illness that significantly affects individuals' daily activities. Obstetric care providers are the most vulnerable group for depression because they work in an emergency to save two lives at a time, share the stress of women during labor, and are at great risk for contamination.

Objectives: To assess depression and associated factors among obstetric care providers working in public health facilities.

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Background: Self-harm is a preventable, but a leading, cause of maternal morbidity and mortality all over the world, with a significant impact on healthcare systems.

Objective: To assess the magnitude of self-harm and associated factors among postnatal mothers attending immunization clinics.

Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was employed among postnatal mothers attending infant immunization clinics at public health facilities in Boneya Boshe Woreda, Western Ethiopia, 1 October to 30 October 2023.

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Background: Ensuring the satisfaction of pregnant women with antenatal care is crucial for positive pregnancy outcomes and their engagement with emerging technologies and alternative care models. Maintaining high satisfaction during the antenatal period significantly impacts the well-being of both the expectant mother and the unborn child. Despite the recognized importance of antenatal care satisfaction, comprehensive information on satisfaction levels and influencing factors in the specific study area is lacking.

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Introduction: Despite the prevalence of post-traumatic disorder in internally displaced persons, which is well established, and the fact that respective international organizations are working on the issues, little attention is given in the context of sub-Saharan Africa, This study aims to review the available data about the prevalence and determinants of post-traumatic stress disorders among internally displaced people in sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods: Studies published in the English language that have a clear outcome of interest and are available in full text were included. Six electronic databases were searched to identify published studies on the prevalence and determinants of posttraumatic stress disorder among IDPs in sub-Saharan Africa.

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  • Paternal postnatal depression affects male partners after childbirth and is under-researched in low-income countries like Ethiopia; this study aimed to explore its prevalence and associated factors.
  • Conducted in April 2023 in Mattu Town with 423 fathers, the study found a prevalence rate of 29.37% for this condition, highlighting various risk factors such as poor wealth index and lack of social support.
  • The findings suggest nearly one-third of fathers experience this depression, indicating a need for targeted interventions by health authorities and professionals to address mental health in new fathers.
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Background: Intimate partner violence is a global problem that threatens mothers. It has multidimensional consequences but has not gained attention from scholars after childbirth.

Objective: To assess the prevalence of extended postpartum intimate partner violence and its associated factors.

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Background: Late postpartum depression is the presence of depressive symptoms beyond the early postpartum period and is a significant mental health problem that has a devastating impact on mothers, infants, partners, family members, the healthcare system, and the world's economy. However, there is limited information regarding this problem in Ethiopia.

Objective: To assess the prevalence of late postpartum depression and associated factors.

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