Intestinal schistosomiasis in remote areas of Southwest Ethiopia, a target region for large-scale mass drug administration.

As 2030 approaches, the World Health Organization's due date for ending intestinal schistosomiasis as a public health problem in all endemic areas, understanding the current trends in the burden of schistosomiasis among schoolchildren in endemic areas is critical for monitoring the progress, identifying areas for improvement, and developing strategies to plan for instant response to mitigate the burden of schistosomiasis. From February to April of 2023, 328 students from three primary schools in Southwest Ethiopia participated in an institution-based cross-sectional study in the detection of Schistosoma mansoni. Intestinal schistosomiasis was identified among 242 school children, with a rate of infection of 73.

Diaper dermatitis and associated factors among children aged 0-24 months in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review protocol.

Background: Diaper dermatitis (DD, sometimes known as diaper rash or napkin dermatitis is one of the most prevalent skin infections that occur in the area covered by the diaper. Although diaper dermatitis can be seen in any patient wearing diapers, it is reported to be more common in infants aged 9-12 months. Approximately, 70% of infants and young children suffer from diaper dermatitis at some point during their diaper wearing years and up to 25% of children seek healthcare due to this case.

Repair failure and associated factors among women who underwent obstetric fistula surgery in Southwest Ethiopia: A retrospective study.

Background: Surgical repair is one of the management strategies for obstetric fistulae, which are associated with tragic obstetric morbidities.

Objective: This study assessed the proportion of repair failures and associated factors among women who underwent obstetric fistula surgery at the Mettu Hamlin Fistula Center.

Design: This study is an institution-based, retrospective, cross-sectional design.

Effect of active tuberculosis on the survival of HIV-infected adult patients who initiated antiretroviral therapy at public hospitals of Eastern Ethiopia: A retrospective cohort study.

Background: In resource-limited countries such as Ethiopia, tuberculosis is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among people living with the human immunodeficiency virus. In the era of antiretroviral therapy, the effect of tuberculosis on the survival of patients who are living with human immunodeficiency virus has been poorly understood in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effect of active tuberculosis on the survival of HIV-infected adult patients who initiated antiretroviral therapy in public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia.