Publications by authors named "Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke"
Prevalence of Undernutrition Among Children and Adolescents with Cancer Living in Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Berhanu Mengistu Aysheshim Kassahun Belew Lemlem Daniel Baffa Elsa Awoke Fentie Muluken Chanie Agimas Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke
Glob Pediatr Health
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- This systematic review aimed to estimate the prevalence of undernutrition among children and adolescents with cancer in sub-Saharan Africa, following PRISMA guidelines.
- Out of 623 articles identified, 21 were selected for analysis, revealing an overall pooled prevalence of 41.34%, with the highest prevalence at 61.66% found in studies using Arm Muscle Area for assessment.
- The findings suggest a significant issue with undernutrition in this demographic, highlighting the need for effective policy measures and interventions to tackle this problem.
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- Anemia is a common condition during pregnancy, linked to lower hemoglobin levels and can negatively affect both mothers and fetuses; it can arise from iron, vitamin B12, and folate deficiencies, among other causes.
- A study in Ethiopia involving 337 pregnant women aimed to investigate the relationship between anemia and the risk of developing preeclampsia, suggesting that anemia, particularly iron deficiency, may increase preeclampsia risk.
- Findings showed that a nonanemic status, along with high consumption of vitamin A-rich fruits, vegetables, and dairy, reduced preeclampsia risk, while fatty foods and obesity contributed to its development, highlighting the importance of a healthy diet during pregnancy.
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- * A study analyzed data from the 2019 Ethiopian mini Demographic and Health Survey, focusing on teenage pregnancy's spatial variation and associated factors using statistical models and mapping software.
- * The study found a teenage pregnancy prevalence of 12.89% in Ethiopia, with significant clusters in regions like Gambella, and identified key factors such as age, education level, religion, and access to contraceptive knowledge that influence these rates.
Incidence of anaemia and its predictors among HIV-infected children receiving highly active antiretroviral treatment in North-West Ethiopia: a multicentre retrospective follow-up study.
Gebrie Getu Alemu Tigabu Kidie Tesfie Azmeraw Tadele Yayeh Dessalew Abelneh Woleli Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke
BMJ Open
September 2024
Background: Anaemia is one of the most common problems in HIV-infected patients associated with increased HIV progression, decreased functional capacity, survival and quality of life. For better interventions, up-to-date information concerning anaemia among HIV-infected children less than 5 years of age on antiretroviral therapy (ART) is vital. Thus, this study aims to determine the predictors of anaemia among HIV-infected children less than 5 years of age receiving ART in North-West Ethiopia.
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