Publications by authors named "Mesfin M Ayalew"

Article Synopsis
  • - Food insecurity is increasingly problematic globally, particularly in Africa, where its severity differs by region over time; this study examines these patterns from 2015 to 2021 using data from the FAO.
  • - Various spatial analysis techniques revealed significant clustering of severe food insecurity, with hot spots identified in countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and Somalia, highlighting areas at high risk.
  • - The findings stress the importance of targeted intervention strategies that account for the geographic and temporal variations in food insecurity to effectively address this challenge.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Teenage childbearing is a common issue for young people's sexual and reproductive health in the world, particularly in low-income countries, and affects teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19. According to several academics, adolescent pregnancy accounts for the majority of Ethiopia's population increase, and there has been little effort to address this threat. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of the time to teenage childbearing in Ethiopia.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF