Time to tuberculosis development and its predictors among HIV-positive patients: A retrospective cohort study.

Objectives: To assess the incidence and predictors of time to Tuberculosis (TB) development among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive patients attending follow-up care in health facilities of Hawassa, Ethiopia.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study from April 1-30, 2023. A total of 422 participants were selected using a simple random sampling method.

Evaluation of Red Blood Cell Indices for Prediction of Glycemic Control in People Living with Type 2 Diabetes.

Background: Achieving target glycemic control in people living with diabetes lessens most of the diabetes-related complications and hemoglobin A1C is the gold standard test for assessing the long-term glycemic control. However, the expensive cost, and its limited access are problematic for routine use in developing countries, demanding an urgent alternative solution. Hence, this study aimed to assess the potential of red blood cell indices in predicting glycemic control among people living with type 2 diabetes at Dilla University Hospital.

Accuracy of non-invasive diagnosis of esophageal varices among cirrhotic patients in a low-income setting.

Unlabelled: Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease that is frequently complicated by increased portal venous pressure and the formation of EV. The most common clinical manifestation of portal hypertension is esophageal varices, and ruptured varices are the most fatal complication of portal hypertension. The diagnosis and follow-up of esophageal varices is done by Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, but in most developing countries, the follow-up of cirrhotic patients by gastrointestinal endoscopy remains a challenge.

Predictors of sputum culture conversion time among MDR/RR TB patients on treatment in a low-income setting.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the time to first culture conversion and its predictors among MDR/RR-TB cases enrolled in Dilchora Hospital.

Method: A retrospective cohort study was conducted among MDR/RR TB cases enrolled between January 2014 and December 2018. SPSS version 26 was used for analysis.

Treatment Outcome of MDR/RR TB in a Resource-Constrained Setup: A Four-Year Retrospective Analysis.

Introduction: The emergence of drug resistance in TB treatment is a major public health threat. However, there are limited studies which are directed towards identifying factors that explain the gap in achieving treatment targets.

Objective: : This study aimed to assess the treatment outcome and its associated factors among patients with MDR/RR-TB in Dilchora Hospital Treatment Initiation Center from January 2014 to December 2018.

Failed induction of labor and associated factors among women delivered in Jigjiga University Sheik Hassan Yabare Referral Hospital: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: This study was aimed to assess the magnitude of failed induction of labor and associated factors among mothers delivered in Eastern Ethiopia.

Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 364 women who had induction of labor at Jigjiga University, Sheik Hassan Yabare Referral Hospital from 2018 to 2021. A checklist was used to collect the data from the women's chart.

Previous adverse pregnancy events as a predictor of gestational diabetes mellitus in Southern Ethiopia: a case control study.

Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus is a type of glucose intolerance that first manifests itself during pregnancy. A pregnant woman and her unborn child are at an increased risk of pregnancy complications and poor neonatal outcomes. Pregnancy diabetes affects one out of every 200 women.

Vitamin D deficiency among apparently healthy children and children with common medical illnesses in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Studies show that 25 (OH) D status appears to have beneficial influence on the incidence and severity of some types of infections. However, studies with vitamin D supplementation on young children produced conflicting results. This study was conducted to assess and compare the pooled prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among healthy and sick children in sub-Saharan Africa.

Community-based new born care practice and its associated factors among women who give birth at home in Ethiopia: cross-sectional study.

Background: In Ethiopia, perinatal mortality rate was 33 per 1000 pregnancies and 64.4% of this death was occurred within the first 7 days of neonatal life. Moreover, more than 2.

Mortality and Its Associated Factors among Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients : The Case of South West Ethiopia.

Background: Hospital case fatality among those with heart failure in Africa ranges from 9% to 12.5%. An integrated approach to identify those who are at high risk and implementing specific treatment strategies is of great importance for a better outcome.