Publications by authors named "Tamirat Melis Berhe"

Background: Visual Inspection with Acetic acid (VIA) is the best feasible method of screening and early detecting for cervical dysplasia for resource limited settings like Africa. There is no study that can represent Africa on VIA positivity. Therefore, this metaanalysis was planned to verify the best available articles to pool the visual inspection with acetic acid positivity in screening and early detection of cervical dysplasia in Africa.

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Introduction: In Ethiopia, despite major improvements seen in health service delivery system, the country continues to be significantly affected by cholera outbreaks. Cholera remains a significant public health problem among the vulnerable populations living in many resource-limited settings with poor access to safe and clean water and hygiene practices. Recurring cholera outbreaks are an indication of deprived water and sanitation conditions as well as weak health systems, contributing to the transmission and spread of the cholera infection.

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Background: Several studies have been conducted on structural congenital anomalies (CA). However, there is a paucity of studies that provide a comprehensive review of structural anomalies. We aimed to verify the available research articles to pool the possible risk factors of structural CA in resource-limited settings.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study reviews neonatal structural birth defects, highlighting the need for a comprehensive analysis of risk factors in resource-limited settings, as previous research has lacked this scope.
  • - A thorough search of multiple databases resulted in the inclusion of 10 articles, analyzing data from 95,755 women, and excluding studies with weak methodologies or incomplete information.
  • - Key findings showed a high prevalence of structural congenital anomalies, with significant associations identified for factors such as maternal illness, drug use, birth weight, and lack of folic acid during pregnancy, indicating a need for improved preconception care.
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Introduction: Antenatal exercise can reduce gestational weight gain, backache; pregnancy induced medical disorders, caesarean section rates, and improves pregnancy outcomes. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) recommends prenatal exercise, which is associated with minimal risk and has been shown to be beneficial for pregnancy outcomes, although some exercise routines may need to be modified. Consequently, this meta-analysis is intended to verify the pooled practice of antenatal exercise in Africa using available primary articles.

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Background: Immediate postpartum intrauterine device (IPPIUCD) use remains too low in Ethiopia and there are high levels of unmet need for IPPIUCD. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates individual studies conducted in Ethiopia on IPPIUCD use and influencing factors.

Method: Extensive database searching was done using Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopes, Cochrane library, Web of Science, and Science Direct search engines.

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Introduction: Hepatitis B virus is a viral infection which can cause both acute and chronic liver disease. Predominately, this virus transmitted through the mother-to-child route. It is an endemic disease in low-resource setting countries like Ethiopia.

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Background: Human immunodeficiency virus-positive status disclosure is the process of informing one's HIV-positive status to others. It is the base for accessing care and treatment programs, attaining psychosocial support, reducing stigma, adhering to treatment, and promoting safer health. Even though different strategies were done in Ethiopia to increase the magnitude of HIV status disclosure among HIV-positive patients, the magnitude is still low.

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