Publications by authors named "Solomon Gedfie"
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to estimate the prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) among key and vulnerable populations (KVPs) in hotspot regions of Ethiopia, despite a global decline in TB incidence.
- The analysis included 34 articles, with methods involving data recorded and analyzed using STATA 17.0, assessing prevalence rates by various group settings and publication years.
- The findings estimated a pooled PTB prevalence of 11.7% in hotspot settings, with specific prevalence rates for different KVPs: prison inmates (8.8%), university students (23.1%), refugees (28.4%), and others, highlighting significant vulnerability among these groups.
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- - The study investigates the prevalence of carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria that cause neonatal sepsis in African newborns, as this issue is a growing concern globally.
- - A total of 36 research studies were analyzed, revealing a combined prevalence rate of 30.34% for carbapenem resistance among these bacteria in Africa.
- - Specifically, A. baumannii and Pseudomonas species showed high resistance rates, with 45.9% and 43.0% prevalence, respectively, indicating a significant public health challenge.
Background: Antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacterial infection is a significant global threat to the healthcare systems. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the leading infectious agent in the healthcare setting is now one of the major threats due to AMR. A comprehensive understanding of the magnitude of AMR, particularly highly public health important pathogens such as P.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: More than one-third of reproductive aged women in Ethiopia use hormonal contraceptives to prevent conception. The present study aimed to compare the hematological parameters of reproductive-age women taking hormonal contraceptives at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia in 2021.
Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2021.
Iron deficiency anemia is a common health problem that affects children under the age of five. Children's cognitive performance is impaired by iron deficiency, which impacts their psychomotor development. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the global prevalence and associated factors of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia among under-5 children.
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