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 PDFIntroduction: Despite the implementation of many preventive and control systems developed by governments, the spread of COVID-19 and its resulting infection rate are alarmingly increasing from time to time all over the world. In Ethiopia, public places visited by large numbers of people where preventive and control measures are poorly practiced are considered to be potentially contributing to the spread of the disease. Food and drink establishments are among the highly susceptible public establishments visited by large numbers of people who interact among themselves and with employees.
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