Background: During pregnancy, intimate partner violence (IPV) is a health problem associated with severe adverse birth outcomes. The Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey showed that more than one-third of married women faced IPV. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of IPV during pregnancy on adverse birth outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Despite the increased emphasis on antiretroviral therapy and other healthcare services for HIV-infected individuals, issues of fertility desire have received relatively little attention. In particular, little is known about actual fertility desire and determinants of fertility desires among HIV-infected women and men receiving antiretroviral therapy.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among HIV-positive individuals in public health hospitals of Addis Ababa City from 1 October to 30 November 2021.
Introduction: Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) strategy is a key to reducing delays of appropriate care for maternal and child health. Women's autonomy in the decision of receiving care during pregnancy is essential for improvements in maternal health. However, there is a scarcity of information on the effect of intimate partner violence (IPV) on BPCR in Southwest Ethiopia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Newborn morbidity and mortality are forecasted using the Apgar scores. Obstetricians worldwide have used the Apgar score for more than half a century for the assessment of immediate newborn conditions. It is a simple and convenient evaluation system that offers a standardized and effective assessment of newborn infants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic is overstressing health systems and Essential health services and vaccination services are disrupted. Immunization is a confirmed gizmo for governing and even eliminating communicable diseases.
Objective: This study aims to assess the challenge and status of immunization during COVID-19 and associated factors among children aged 10-23 months south Nation Nationality and People Region Ethiopia.