Publications by authors named "S Mamo"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study focused on determining the predictors of teenage childbearing (under 20 years old) among Ethiopian women, highlighting the influence of various economic, demographic, and social factors that differ by region.
  • - Using data from the 2019 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey, researchers analyzed 4,712 women and found a non-random spatial distribution of adolescent childbearing, with higher risks in certain areas like Jijiga and Assosa.
  • - Findings revealed that lack of contraceptive use, being Muslim, residing in rural areas, and larger family sizes increased the risk of adolescent childbearing, while higher education, older household age, and better economic status helped reduce the risk.
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Background: Asthma is a leading cause of emergency hospital visits and a significant factor in lost productive hours. The lack of a synthesized body of knowledge on bronchial asthma has notable public health implications.

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to investigate the prevalence of asthma and its predictors among patients presenting in Ethiopian public hospitals.

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Background: Feeding diversified food for children is the major indicator of nutritional quality and adequacy that is crucial during the complementary feeding period for infants and young children aged 6-23 months. Ensuring diversified food is highly essential for the normal growth and development of the infant and young children. In Ethiopia, malnutrition and food insecurity remain prevalent, underscoring the need to understand and improve dietary diversity among children.

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Background: Postoperative mortality is one of the six surgical indicators identified by the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery for monitoring access to high-quality surgical care. This study aimed to assess the magnitude and associated factors of postoperative mortality among patients who underwent surgery in Ethiopia.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis guidelines.

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