Impacts of inequalities in utilization of key maternal health service on fertility preference among high parity women in four selected regions of Ethiopia.

Background: Fertility is one of the three main components which determines the size, structure, and composition of a population, and fertility preferences are important measures for forecasting fertility levels of a population. Therefore, this study aims to assess the impacts of the inequalities in the utilization of key maternal health services on fertility preference among high parity women in four selected regions (i.e.

Inequalities in the demand and unmet need for contraception among women in four regions of Ethiopia.

Background: Unmet need for family planning is a major cause of unwanted pregnancies, which may contribute to the death of mothers and children. The aim of this study is to examine inequalities in the demand and unmet need for contraception among women in four regions (i.e.

Child health outcomes and associated factors among under five years children in Ethiopia: a population attributable fractions analysis of Ethiopia demographic and health survey (2005-2016).

Introduction: In Ethiopia, more than half (57%) of children aged 6-59 months were estimated to be anemic in 2016 alone. The country had about 37% of under-five children suffering from stunting and under-five mortality rate of 59 deaths per 1000 live births in 2019. The main purpose of this paper was to estimate the proportion of under-five children prevented from childhood undernutrition, anemia, and under-five mortality by removing the risk factors or inequalities.

Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on self-reported levels of depression during the pandemic relative to pre-pandemic among Canadian adults.

Objectives: This study aims to assess the impact of COVID-19 related risk factors on self-reported increases in depression among Canadian adults during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic levels. We aim to investigate the interactive effects of stressors, including social isolation, financial stress, and fear of catching COVID-19, on mental health outcomes. Our study aims to provide insights for the development of prevention and intervention strategies to address the mental health effects of the pandemic by examining the psychological changes attributable to the pandemic and its impact.

Priority analysis of factors affecting family planning practices among Ethiopians using a decision tree analysis.

This study aimed to identify the priorities of the factors affecting family planning practices in Ethiopia, with the ultimate aim of providing evidence to the Ethiopian government and international organizations for establishing family planning policies or family planning-related project plans. Multi-stage, clustered, stratified random sampling was performed on a total of 35,479 men aged above 15 years and women of childbearing age (15-49 years) in two metropolitan cities and five regions of Ethiopia. The survey was conducted by face-to-face interview using Tablet PC, and 25,972 responses, excluding censored data were included in the final analysis.

Residential inequalities in health-related quality of life among women of reproductive age in four regions of Ethiopia: a decomposition analysis.

Background: Ethiopian rural-urban disparities in key domains of health-related quality of life among women in reproductive age have been huge. However, sources of such inequalities were not studied well. Therefore, this study aimed to assess inequalities in health-related quality of life among women residing in urban and rural areas in four regions of Ethiopia.

Perceived mental health, work, and life stress in association with the amount of weekly alcohol consumption among Canadian adults who have ever drank.

Background: Excess alcohol consumption has multifaceted adverse impacts at individual, household, and community levels. The study primarily aims at assessing the role of perceived health and stress in alcohol consumption among adults in Canada who have ever drank.

Methods: The study was conducted based on a total of 35,928 Canadian adults aged 18 and above who have ever drank, extracted from the 2017-2018 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) data.

Examining the association between work stress, life stress and obesity among working adult population in Canada: findings from a nationally representative data.

Background: Obesity is a priority public health concern in Canada and other parts of the world. The study primarily aims at assessing the role of  self-perceived work and life stress on obesity among working adults in Canada.

Methods: The study was conducted based on a total of 104,636 Canadian adults aged 18 and above, extracted from the 2017-2018 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) data.

Socio-demographic and environmental risk factors associated with multiple under-five child loss among mothers in Bangladesh.

Background: Despite the substantial decline in child mortality globally over the last decade, reducing neonatal and under-five mortality in Bangladesh remains a challenge. Mothers who experienced multiple child losses could have substantial adverse personal and public health consequences. Hence, prevention of child loss would be extremely desirable during women's reproductive years.

Inequalities in adherence to the continuum of maternal and child health service utilization in Ethiopia: multilevel analysis.

Background: Despite progress made to improve access to child health services, mothers' consistent utilization of these services has been constrained by several factors. This study is aimed at assessing the inequalities in key child health service utilization and assess the role of antenatal care (ANC) on subsequent service use.

Method: The analysis of the present study was based on the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys, a nationally representative sample of 10,641 children.

Disparities in mothers' healthcare seeking behavior for common childhood morbidities in Ethiopia: based on nationally representative data.

Background: Childhood morbidities such as diarrhea and pneumonia are the leading causes of death in Ethiopia. Appropriate healthcare-seeking behavior of mothers for common childhood illnesses could prevent a significant number of these early deaths; however, little nation-wide research has been conducted in Ethiopia to assess mothers' healthcare-seeking behavior for their under five children.

Methods: The study used the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys (EDHS) data.

Infant and young child feeding practices in Ethiopia: analysis of socioeconomic disparities based on nationally representative data.

Background: Undernutrition among children is a priority area of public health concern in Ethiopia. The purpose of this study was to examine disparities in Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices among children 6-23 months.

Method: Data were drawn from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys (EDHS).

Multiple anthropometric and nutritional deficiencies in young children in Ethiopia: a multi-level analysis based on a nationally representative data.

Background: In Ethiopia, child undernutrition and anemia are major public health concerns, resulting in increased childhood morbidity and mortality. Despite progress made to reduce the prevalence of malnutrition (especially stunting) from 50% in 2000 to 38% in 2016, little is known about the magnitude and risk factors for concurrent nutritional deficiencies in Ethiopia.

Methods: Analysis for this study was based on a total sample of 9218 children aged 6-59 months drawn from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) conducted in the year 2016.

Inequalities in maternal malnutrition in Ethiopia: evidence from a nationally representative data.

Background: Despite promising progress made in several maternal health indicators, maternal malnutrition (especially undernutrition) remained one of the greatest development challenges for Ethiopia. The main purpose of this study was to examine the disparities in maternal malnutrition and estimate the population level impacts of key risk factors in Ethiopia.

Methods: The analysis was made based on the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS 2016) data, containing 9949 non-pregnant women.

Early initiation of breastfeeding among mothers of children under the age of 24 months in Southern Ethiopia.

Background: The early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF), or timely initiation of breastfeeding, is the proportion of children put to the breast within one hour of birth. It is an important strategy for reducing perinatal and infant morbidity and mortality, but it remains under practiced in Ethiopia. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and the predicting factors associated with EIBF.