Publications by authors named "Melkamu Beyene Kassahun"

Article Synopsis
  • Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is high blood sugar during pregnancy that typically resolves post-delivery; this study explored its impacts on mothers and newborns in resource-limited settings.
  • Researchers used various statistical methods to evaluate data collected from 3459 women in five Amhara region hospitals, finding GDM mothers had a significantly higher cesarean section rate and their infants gained more weight during the first three months.
  • Results indicated that GDM not only increases maternal pregnancy complications but also negatively affects newborns by lowering serum zinc and vitamin D levels while increasing their risk of infectious diseases.
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Background: Glycemic control is the level of glucose in diabetes patient. Evidence regarding glycemic control is scarce in resource-limited settings, and this study was conducted to generate information regarding the prevalence and predictors of glycemic control among diabetes mellitus patients attending their care from the referral hospitals of the Amhara region, Ethiopia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study design was implemented.

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Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated level of blood glucose. It affects more than 422 million people globally. In resource limited settings, the progression of gestational diabetes (GDM) to DM was not well investigated and this research work was conducted to estimate the incidence of DM after GDM and their predictors in resource limited settings.

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Background: Immunization against childhood disease is one of the most important public health interventions with cost effective means to preventing childhood morbidity, mortality and disability. However, complete immunization coverage remains low particularly in rural areas of Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the level of immunization coverage and associated factors in Lay Armachiho District, North Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia.

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