Publications by authors named "Tewodros Solomon"
Background: Optimal medication adherence is vital for the successful implementation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in managing HIV infection. Global efforts aim to minimize the burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), including HIV-associated drug resistance.
Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis followed PRISMA guidelines and searched multiple databases for eligible studies published until July 10, 2023.
Background: Diabetes is a major health concern globally and in Ethiopia. Ensuring optimal diabetes management through minimizing drug therapy problems is important for improving patient outcomes. However, data on the prevalence and factors associated with unmet drug-related needs in patients with diabetes in Ethiopia is limited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: () represents a significant causative agent of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), posing considerable global health challenges. Despite the presence of diagnostic tools and empirically guided therapies, the escalating AMR of continues to pose a threat. This study aims to assess the prevalence of among STI suspected patients in Ethiopia and explore the patterns of AMR to common antimicrobials.
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- * A systematic review included data from 26 studies involving over 9,000 patients, revealing that about 51% of those with HTN in Ethiopia had uncontrolled blood pressure, with the highest rates occurring in Addis Ababa and according to AHA/ACC guidelines.
- * Diabetes was identified as a major factor increasing the likelihood of uncontrolled HTN, with a strong odds ratio of 5.19, while other variables like sample size and publication year did not affect the results significantly.
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- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant health issue in Ethiopia, with increasing cases of carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) posing a threat to public health.
- A systematic review identified 19 studies showing a pooled prevalence of 15% for meropenem-resistant P. aeruginosa, with higher rates found in hospital settings (28%) compared to community infections (6%).
- Geographic analysis revealed the Amhara region had the highest prevalence (23%), while wound samples exhibited the highest resistance rates (25%).