Publications by authors named "M J Lema"

This article aims to undertake a mini-review of the current state of electronic waste (e-waste) challenges on the African continent through a systematic analysis of existing national policies and legal frameworks, inventorying established management practices, and identification of innovative technological solutions. A literature review was conducted synthesizing evidence from over 80 peer-reviewed publications between 2010 and 2022. Content analysis of e-waste laws from 20 African countries supplemented the review of documented collection, recycling and export-related activities across the region alongside associated obstacles.

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Objectives: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality among women. Still, there is a paucity of studies to know the magnitude of the problem in Ethiopia. Hence, this review was intended to pool the prevalence and identify the determinants of breast cancer in Ethiopia.

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Background: Disclosure of HIV-seropositive is important for HIV prevention and maintenance of health for people living with HIV and the community at large. Although HIV seropositive disclosure is mandatory for access to care and treatment, there is a paucity of data in the study setting.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the magnitude of HIV Sero Positive Disclosure and associated factors among adult HIV positive clients in public health facilities in the east wollega zone, Oromia Regional State, Western Ethiopia, in 2023.

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Background: Priority-setting becomes more difficult for decision-makers when the demand for health services and health care resources rises. Despite the fact that the Ethiopian healthcare system places a strong focus on the efficient utilization and allocation of health care resources, studies of efficiency in healthcare facilities have been very limited. Hence, the study aimed to evaluate efficiency and its determinants in public health centers.

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Article Synopsis
  • Trachoma is a contagious eye disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatous, affecting primarily children and spreading easily in settings with poor sanitation; this study focused on its prevalence and risk factors in Sasiga Rural District, Ethiopia, in 2022.
  • A community-based cross-sectional study surveyed 577 children aged 1-9 using questionnaires and clinical eye exams, analyzing data with SPSS to identify factors linked to the disease.
  • The study found a 9.5% prevalence of active trachoma, linked to low household income, long distances to water sources, single-room households, and the presence of feces, indicating significant public health concerns in the area.
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