Publications by authors named "Mulualem Kelebie"
Background: Individuals, who suffer from severe mental illnesses (SMI), such as bipolar disorder (BD), schizophrenia (SCZ), and major depressive disorder (MDD), are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior. A severe mental illness can lead to a decrease in impulse control, a reduction in cognitive function and memory, and a psychosocial impairment that increases risky sexual behavior. Risky sexual behavior (RSB) can lead to health problems such as sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS, early pregnancy, and unplanned pregnancies.
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- - The study focused on the high prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) among refugees and internally displaced women in Africa, finding that nearly 48.2% faced such violence during emergencies.
- - Researchers analyzed 17 studies involving over 6,000 women, utilizing various databases and statistical methods to assess the magnitude and contributing factors of GBV, identifying young age, alcohol consumption, and lack of social protection as significant risk factors.
- - The findings highlight a critical public health issue, suggesting that interventions must focus on protecting vulnerable groups, especially younger women and those without social support in humanitarian settings.
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- Many adolescent females in Ethiopia are at high risk of gender-based violence (GBV), yet there is limited data addressing the issue specifically among female students in higher educational institutions.
- The study analyzed existing research using multiple databases to determine the extent of GBV and its contributing factors, including childhood experiences and social behaviors, employing statistical techniques for accuracy.
- Results indicated that over half of the female students experienced GBV, with strong links to factors like witnessing domestic abuse, family communication issues, and peer influences, highlighting the need for better support and preventative measures in educational settings.
Background: Sexual dysfunction is the most frequent health problem among psychiatric patients. This could be the result of both the nature of the illness itself and the side effects of prescribed psychotropic medications. It also significantly affects an individual's general well-being, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and treatment outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is the most prevalent but neglected psychiatric disorder, with somatic symptoms that are severe enough to markedly affect usual daily activities and have a negative impact on mental health and quality of life by affecting female patients' behavior and cognition. Studies regarding premenstrual dysphoric disorder and associated factors among high school students in low- and middle-income countries are limited. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of PMDD among high school students, and this is pivotal in further investigation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Poor sleep quality is a serious concern among diabetes mellitus patients, adversely affecting glycemic management and the prognosis of diabetic patients. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to estimate the overall pooled prevalence of poor sleep quality and its associated factors among diabetic patients in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Methods: Several search databases were employed to retrieve the eligible studies.
Prevalence and associated factors of neurocognitive disorder among people living with HIV/AIDS in the South Gondar zone primary hospitals, North-West Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study.
BMJ Open
May 2024
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- A study in South Gondar, Ethiopia, aimed to evaluate the prevalence and related factors of neurocognitive disorder among individuals living with HIV/AIDS, involving 608 participants.
- The findings revealed a 39.1% prevalence of neurocognitive disorder, with significant associations linked to lower education levels, unemployment, and existing medical conditions.
- The results emphasize the importance of early detection and intervention strategies to manage neurocognitive issues in HIV-positive individuals.