Virological outcomes of antiretroviral therapy and its determinants among HIV patients in Ethiopia: Implications for achieving the 95-95-95 target.

Background: Despite significant advancements in HIV treatment, virological outcomes remain a critical issue. Ethiopia did not meet the 90:90:90 targets set for 2020, which aimed for 90% of people on antiretroviral therapy to achieve viral suppression. As the country shifts its focus toward the 95:95:95 targets for 2030-seeking to achieve 95% viral suppression among those on ART-it is crucial to deepen our understanding of viral suppression and the factors that influence it.

HIV Support Group Care Utilization and its Effect on Treatment Outcome Among HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy: Evidence from Ethiopia Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment.

In the realm of HIV care, support groups play a pivotal role by bringing together individuals living with HIV to share experiences and receive guidance from healthcare professionals. These groups are renowned for their substantial benefits, including improving emotional well-being, enhancing treatment adherence, and fostering a strong sense of community. However, despite these advantages, there is a notable gap in Ethiopia regarding concrete evidence of their impact on key treatment outcomes.

Spatial variation, 20-year trends, and determinants of the double burden of wasting and stunting among under-five children in Ethiopia: a geo-spatial and multivariate decomposition analysis (2000-2019).

Despite extensive efforts, malnutrition persists as a critical public health concern, particularly in developing nations like Ethiopia. Concurrent occurrence of wasting and stunting poses severe consequences. Analyzing trends and factors contributing to this double burden is vital for evaluating and enhancing existing nutritional programs.

The global burden of erectile dysfunction and its associated risk factors in diabetic patients: an umbrella reviews.

Background: Erectile dysfunction is no longer a whisper in the shadows; it's a rising tide threatening the sexual health of millions of men in different regions. In the cases of diabetes, the condition worsens and has a potent cocktail of physical and psychological distress, chipping away at men's confidence, self-esteem, and mental health. This worrying trend shows no signs of slowing down, with projections claiming a staggering 322 million men globally could be affected in the near future.

Time to recovery from severe community-acquired pneumonia and its determinants among older adults admitted to North Wollo hospitals: A multi-centred cohort study.

Background: Severe community-acquired pneumonia presents a looming threat to older adults globally, often resulting in alarming mortality rates. Despite advancements in treatment, challenges persist, exacerbated by factors like increasing comorbidity. As age rises, so does the risk of mortality and prolonged recovery periods.

Geospatial pattern of HIV seropositivity and its predictors among women in Ethiopia. A spatial and multiscale geographically weighted regression analysis.

Background: Although promising efforts have been made so far, HIV remains a public health concern. Women in Ethiopia are disproportionately affected by HIV, accounting for a majority of new infections and AIDS-related deaths. However, the geospatial distribution of HIV among women in Ethiopia is not well understood, making it challenging to develop geographically targeted measures.

Geospatial pattern of level of minimum acceptable diet and its determinants among children aged 6-23 months in Ethiopia. Spatial and multiscale geographically weighted regression analysis.

Background: Despite prior progress and the proven benefits of optimal feeding practices, improving child dietary intake in developing countries like Ethiopia remains challenging. In Ethiopia, over 89% of children fail to meet the minimum acceptable diet. Understanding the geographical disparity and determinants of minimum acceptable diet can enhance child feeding practices, promoting optimal child growth.

Virological outcomes of third-line antiretroviral therapy in a global context: a systematic reviews and meta-analysis.

Background: Despite remarkable progress, HIV's influence on global health remains firm, demanding continued attention. Understanding the effectiveness of third-line antiretroviral therapy in individuals who do not respond to second-line drugs is crucial for improving treatment strategies. The virological outcomes of third-line antiretroviral therapy vary from study to study, highlighting the need for robust global estimates.

Umbrella review protocol: Global burden and risk factors of erectile dysfunction in diabetic population.

Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is no longer a whisper in the shadows; it's a rising tide threatening the sexual health of millions of men in different regions. This worrying trend shows no signs of slowing down, with projections claiming a staggering 322 million men globally could be affected in the near future. In the cases of diabetes, the condition worsens and has a potent cocktail of physical and psychological distress, chipping away at men's confidence, self-esteem, and mental health.

Predictors of late initiation of breastfeeding practice in Ethiopia: a multilevel mixed-effects analysis of recent evidence from EDHS 2019.

Objectives: To identify the predictors of late initiation of breastfeeding practice in Ethiopia.

Design: Cross-sectional study design.

Setting: Ethiopia.

Minimum acceptable diet and its predictors among children aged 6-23 months in Ethiopia. A multilevel cloglog regression analysis.

Despite significant progress made previously and the recognized health benefits of optimal feeding practices, ensuring a minimum acceptable diet in developing countries like Ethiopia remains a formidable challenge. Additionally, there is a scarcity of data in this area. Therefore, our study aims to identify predictors of a minimum acceptable diet using a powerful tool called complementary log-log regression analysis.

Spatial variation and determinants of delayed breastfeeding initiation in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis of recent evidence from EDHS 2019.

Background: Despite the World Health Organization's firm recommendation to start breastfeeding during the first hour after delivery, nearly 54% of children in low- and middle-income countries are unable to initiate breastfeeding within the recommended time frame. Understanding the initiation of breastfeeding is essential for optimal child health and maternal well-being.

Methods: This study was conducted using the recent Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) data (2019) on a weighted sample of 1982 Ethiopian mothers of children aged under 24 months.

Prevalence of polypharmacy among older adults in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Polypharmacy is a significant concern for older adults. Taking multiple medicines to prevent and treat comorbidities is very common in older adults, potentially leading to polypharmacy. Polypharmacy is associated with the development of geriatric syndromes, including cognitive impairment, delirium, falls, frailty, urinary incontinence, and weight loss.

Time to first childbirth and its predictors among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: survival analysis of recent evidence from the EDHS 2019.

Background: Being a mother for the first time is the most significant event in a woman's life. "Age at first birth" refers to a mother's age in years when she gives birth to her first child. The age of first childbirth has physical, economic, and social implications.

Time to first antenatal care booking and its determinants among pregnant women in Ethiopia: survival analysis of recent evidence from EDHS 2019.

Background: Antenatal care is one of the components of the maternal and child continuum of care. Timely booking ANC during pregnancy is of utmost importance to guarantee the best possible health outcomes for women and children. Inappropriate timing of the first ANC booking is associated with poor pregnancy outcomes, including perinatal death, stillbirth, and early neonatal death.

Time to First Sexual Experience and Its Determinants among Female Youths in Ethiopia: Survival Analysis Based on EDHS 2016.

Background: The first sexual experience is the most significant event in a woman's life. Early sexual experience has short- and long-term health and behavioral risks. Studying the estimated time for a female to have her first sexual debut is important to reduce its health, demographic, and socioeconomic consequences.

Magnitude of tuberculosis and its associated factors among under-five children admitted with severe acute malnutrition to public hospitals in the city of Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia, 2021: multi-center cross-sectional study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) and its associated factors among children under 5 years of age with severe acute malnutrition.

Methods: A multi-center, institution-based, retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at public hospitals in Dire Dawa City Administration, Eastern Ethiopia from January 1, 2018 to December 30, 2020. A binary logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with the prevalence of TB.