Publications by authors named "Mesaye G Weldegebriel"
Prevalence and epidemiological distribution of indicators of pathogenic bacteria in households drinking water in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMC Public Health
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the prevalence of fecal coliform and E. coli in drinking water in Ethiopia, highlighting ongoing public health challenges related to safe water access, especially for children.
- - A systematic review analyzed 48 studies published between 2013 and 2023, ultimately including 21 for meta-analysis, revealing a high overall prevalence of fecal coliform (64%) and E. coli (54%), with significant seasonal and demographic variations.
- - Results showed that the presence of these bacteria was notably higher during the wet season and in households with young children, indicating a pressing need for improved water safety measures in vulnerable communities.
Access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services and drinking water contamination risk levels in households of Bishoftu Town, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.
Health Sci Rep
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is a crucial human right, yet Ethiopia lacks sufficient data on these services and faces a high risk of waterborne diseases due to contaminated drinking water.
- A community study involving 5,350 households revealed that only 4.9% had safely managed drinking water services; many households relied on limited or basic sanitation services and practiced unsafe hygiene habits.
- The findings indicate significant contamination in drinking water, with over 38% of samples testing positive for harmful bacteria, alongside unacceptable levels of fluoride in some households, raising public health concerns in Bishoftu town.
Associations of WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Service Ladder service levels and sociodemographic factors with diarrhoeal disease among children under 5 years in Bishoftu town, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.
BMJ Open
July 2023
Objective: To determine the associations of WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Program Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Service Ladder service levels and sociodemographic factors with diarrhoeal disease among children under 5 years in Bishoftu town, Ethiopia.
Design: A community-based cross-sectional study.
Setting: Bishoftu town, Ethiopia, January-February 2022.
Background And Aims: COVID-19 vaccines are vital tools for infection prevention and control of the pandemic. However, coronavirus immunization requires acceptance among healthcare workforces and by the community. In Ethiopia, studies focused on determinants of vaccine acceptance, knowledge, attitude, and prevention practices (KAP) contrary to the novel coronavirus among healthcare staff are limited.
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