Publications by authors named "S Bawore"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study investigates the effects of benzene exposure on the hematological parameters of gas station workers in Hosanna, Ethiopia, revealing potential impairments in their blood health compared to non-exposed controls.
  • - Conducted on 180 participants, the results showed that gas station workers had significantly lower red blood cell counts and hemoglobin levels, while their absolute eosinophil counts were higher, indicating adverse health impacts.
  • - The findings suggest that prolonged exposure to benzene may negatively affect key blood parameters, emphasizing the need for monitoring worker health in environments with chemical exposure.
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Background And Objectives: Antibiotic resistance is a significant problem that restricts the options for treating bacterial pneumonia. This research aimed to determine the bacterial causes of pneumonia and antibiotic resistance among hospitalized patients in southwest Ethiopia.

Materials And Methods: We collected and analyzed 150 sputum samples from individuals with community-acquired pneumonia from April 1 to October 30, 2019.

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Urinary tract infection in pregnancy is a common microbial infection. Antimicrobial resistance among uropathogens is becoming a major health problem worldwide. The antimicrobial agents used to manage urinary tract infections during pregnancy should be carefully chosen.

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Introduction: Even though blood donation has increased in the past decades, it remains a challenge worldwide. An adequate blood supply can only be assured through voluntary blood donation. There is inadequate information on the level of blood donation practice in the current study area.

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Introduction: Human papillomavirus infections are the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease among women worldwide. Cervical cancer is the second-most frequent disease worldwide in terms of incidence and mortality, and it is primarily responsible for fatalities in low- to middle-income nations, including Ethiopia.

Objective: To assess awareness, acceptance, and associated factors of the human papillomavirus vaccine among parents of daughters in the Hadiya zone, southern Ethiopia.

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