Publications by authors named "Malede Birara"

Objective: To describe the treatment outcomes of locally advanced cervical cancer managed with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) plus radical surgery at a gynecology oncology center in Ethiopia.

Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study of management of locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) at St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (Ethiopia) over 5 years.

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Background: Knowledge and practice gaps among providers have been cited as factors behind the underuse of aspirin for preeclampsia prevention globally.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the knowledge and practice levels of prenatal care providers at a national tertiary referral hospital in Ethiopia and its catchment health institutions.

Study Design: This was a cross-sectional survey on the knowledge and practice of preeclampsia prevention through aspirin prophylaxis among prenatal care providers at St.

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Objective: To determine whether clinical outcomes among clients undergoing medical abortion after 12 weeks' gestation differ by provider cadre.

Methods: Randomized controlled trial conducted among eligible clients seeking abortion between 13 and 20 weeks' gestation. Participants seeking in-facility abortion were randomized to receive care from a mid-level provider (nurse/midwife) or physician.

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Background: Recent studies showed that aspirin for preeclampsia prevention is underused despite its effectiveness in preventing preeclampsia among patients with moderate and high risk factors. Little is known about this issue in the Sub-Saharan setting, including Ethiopia.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the missed opportunity for aspirin prophylaxis among candidates for this preeclampsia preventive intervention at a national tertiary referral hospital in Ethiopia.

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Objective: To determine the recurrence rate of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) and associated factors in an Ethiopian tertiary setting.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on recurrent ovarian cancer at St. Paul's College Millennium Medical College (Ethiopia).

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Objective: To determine the perinatal outcome of labouring mothers with meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) compared with clear amniotic fluid at teaching referral hospital in urban Ethiopia.

Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted among labouring mothers with meconium-stained amniotic fluid from July 1 to December 30, 2019. Data was collected with pretested structured questionnaires.

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Background: Satisfaction during intrapartum care is the most influential attribute on maternal health service return behaviors and utilization. Measuring satisfaction of women with intrapartum care helps to address the problems and improves the quality of delivery services. The aim of this study is to assess women's level of satisfaction during intrapartum care.

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Objective: To assess the quality of family planning counseling among women attending a prenatal clinic in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Methods: In a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted between February and April, 2015, at the prenatal care clinic of Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, pregnant women in their third trimester were interviewed about their experience of family planning counseling. Data were collected via a questionnaire.

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Background: Vaginal delivery after previous one cesarean section for a non recurring indication has been described by several authors as safe and having a success rate of 60-80%. Hence many centers are offering VBAC for candidates leaving the century old dictum of once cesarean always cesarean. But predicting success of VBAC after trial of labor (TOL) is still a difficult task due to the lack of a validated prediction tool.

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