Determinants of knowledge of preconception care among healthcare providers in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To assess the determinants of knowledge of preconception care (PCC) among healthcare providers in Ethiopia.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data Source: Comprehensive literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus and Health Internetwork Access to Research Initiative (HINARI) published until 20 March 2024.

Pain management practice and associated factors among nurses working in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Pain management is a crucial component of patient care that promotes relaxation, lowers complications, improves quality of life, and shortens hospital stays. Several studies assessed the nurses' pain management practices in Ethiopia. However, the findings of these studies are highly variable and inconsistent.

Effect of short message service reminders in improving optimal antenatal care, skilled birth attendance and postnatal care in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Digital health has emerged as a promising solution for enhancing health system in the recent years, showing significant potential in improving service outcomes, particularly in low and middle-income countries where accessing essential health service is challenging. This review aimed to determine the effectiveness of short message services on focused antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and postnatal care improvement in low and middle-income countries.

Method: Electronic databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane, and Google and Google Scholar were searched.

Unintended pregnancy among women living with HIV and its predictors in East Africa, 2024. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: An unintended pregnancy refers to a situation where a pregnancy occurs either when there is no desire for a child (unwanted) or when it takes place at a time that was not anticipated (mistimed). Pregnant women infected with HIV face a two to tenfold increased risk of mortality during both pregnancy and the postpartum period compared to those who are not infected. A national level cohort study has identified that about 70 babies born HIV positive, 60% of them were from unplanned pregnancy.

Magnitude, determinants, and adverse outcomes of unintended pregnancy among pregnant mothers in low- and middle-income countries: An umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: To date, findings from systematic reviews and meta-analyses on unintended pregnancies in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) are inconsistent, posing challenges for preventive efforts. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the magnitude, determinants, and adverse outcomes of unintended pregnancy among pregnant mothers in LMICs: an umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Web of Science, as well as databases specific to systematic reviews, such as the Cochrane Database, have investigated the magnitude, risk factors, and adverse outcomes of unintended pregnancy in LMICs.

Spatial variation, 20-year trends, and determinants of the double burden of wasting and stunting among under-five children in Ethiopia: a geo-spatial and multivariate decomposition analysis (2000-2019).

Despite extensive efforts, malnutrition persists as a critical public health concern, particularly in developing nations like Ethiopia. Concurrent occurrence of wasting and stunting poses severe consequences. Analyzing trends and factors contributing to this double burden is vital for evaluating and enhancing existing nutritional programs.

Magnitude, determinants, and complications of short inter pregnancy intervals among pregnant mothers in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Maternal and child mortality remains a major public health concern in Ethiopia. Improving the practice of short inter-pregnancy intervals is a key strategy to reduce neonatal and maternal mortality. Several primary studies conducted in Ethiopia have revealed the practice short inter-pregnancy interval.

Postnatal care utilization and associated factors among women who gave birth within the last 12 months in northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: postnatal care after birth is a crucial component in saving the lives of mothers and new-borns. A paucity of evidence indicated that women's unwillingness to receive care after birth remains a challenge in resource-limited settings in general and in Ethiopia in particular. This study aimed to assess the level of postnatal care utilization and factors affecting it in northwest Ethiopia.

Postnatal care utilization within 48 h after birth and its determinants in northwest Ethiopia: a multilevel logistic regression analysis.

Postnatal care immediately after birth is a crucial component to save lives of mothers and the newborns. A paucity of evidence indicated that women's unwillingness to receive care after birth is a remained challenge in resource-limited settings in general and in Ethiopia in particular. This study aimed to assess the utilization of postnatal care within 48 h after birth and its determinants in northwest Ethiopia.

Women living in the region under an emergency command post are experiencing delays in reaching health facilities: a multi-center cross-sectional study.

Introduction: The time between seeking emergency care and receiving the first healthcare service is referred to as delays in reaching health facilities. Delay in reaching health facilities had three main sub-themes in different studies. These include (i).

The global burden of erectile dysfunction and its associated risk factors in diabetic patients: an umbrella reviews.

Background: Erectile dysfunction is no longer a whisper in the shadows; it's a rising tide threatening the sexual health of millions of men in different regions. In the cases of diabetes, the condition worsens and has a potent cocktail of physical and psychological distress, chipping away at men's confidence, self-esteem, and mental health. This worrying trend shows no signs of slowing down, with projections claiming a staggering 322 million men globally could be affected in the near future.

Willingness to use remote patient monitoring among cardiovascular patients in a resource-limited setting: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Currently, mortality by non-communicable diseases is increasing alarmingly. They account for approximately 35 million deaths each year, of which 14% are due to cardiovascular disease and 9.2% occur in Africa.

Intention to use patient portal and its predictors among patient with diabetes in Amhara region referral hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia, 2023: UTAUT-2 model.

Background: Patient portal technology is increasingly utilized in the health care system for diabetes management as a means of communication and information-sharing tools, and it has the potential to improve access, quality, and outcomes for patients with diabetes. However, its adaptation is very low, and patients' intention toward the patient portal is unknown. This study aims to fill this gap by determining the intention to use the patient portal and its predictors among patients with diabetes in Ethiopia.

Practice of blood pressure self-monitoring and associated factors among hypertensive patients on follow-up visits at hospitals, West Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2022…An institution-based cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Blood pressure self-monitoring is patients' regular use of personal blood pressure measurement equipment to measure their blood pressure outside of a clinical environment. Inadequate blood pressure self-monitoring remains a significant problem faced by healthcare providers and populations in the prevention of Hypertension. This study is to assess the practice of blood pressure self-monitoring and associated factors among hypertensive patients on follow-up visits at Hospitals, West Shoa zone, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2022.

Obstetric care provider's knowledge about the use of low dose aspirin for preeclampsia prevention in low and middle income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Preeclampsia can elevate the likelihood of unfavorable consequences for a mother, such as severe morbidity and mortality. World Health Organization recommends low dose acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin, 75 mg per day) for the prevention of preeclampsia in women at moderate or high risk of developing the condition. The use of low dose aspirin is dependent on the knowledge of health care providers working in the antenatal care units.

Parental stress and associated factors among parents of preterm neonates admitted at neonatal intensive care unit among selected governmental hospitals Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2022. An institution-based cross-sectional study.

Background: The birth of a preterm infant and their subsequent admission to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a distressing and challenging experience for parents. The stress experienced by parents can have a significant impact on their mental health, parenting behaviors, and the parent-infant relationship. Recognizing and addressing the stressors faced by parents in the NICU is essential for promoting their well-being and facilitating positive parent-infant interactions.

Acceptance of mobile application-based clinical guidelines among health professionals in Northwestern Ethiopia: A mixed-methods study.

Background: Globally, healthcare providers have faced significant difficulties in adhering to clinical guidelines. Applying mobile health systems is a crucial strategy for enhancing the dissemination and accessibility of clinical guidelines. This study aimed to assess the acceptance of mobile app-based primary healthcare clinical guidelines and associated factors among health professionals in central Gondar health centers.

Proceedings of the 2022 "Lifestyle Intervention for Epilepsy (LIFE)" symposium hosted by Cleveland Clinic.

Lifestyle interventions are strategies used to self-manage medical conditions, such as epilepsy, and often complement traditional pharmacologic and surgical therapies. The need for integrating evidence-based lifestyle interventions into mainstream medicine for the treatment of epilepsy is evident given that despite the availability of a multitude of treatments with medications and surgical techniques, a significant proportion of patients have refractory seizures, and even those who are seizure-free report significant adverse effects with current treatments. Although the evidence base for complementary medicine is less robust than it is for traditional forms of medicine, the evidence to date suggests that several forms of complementary medicine including yoga, mindfulness meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy, diet and nutrition, exercise and memory rehabilitation, and music therapy may have important roles as adjuncts in the treatment armamentarium for epilepsy.

Magnitude and associated factors of unmet need for family planning among reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia: An umbrella review.

Introduction: The World Health Organization defines women with an unmet need for family planning as individuals who are fecund, sexually active, and wanting to either to limit childbirth or postpone their next birth but are not utilizing any form of contraception. Previous meta-analyses and systematic reviews have focused on this topic, but no comprehensive summary of the evidence was available. Therefore, the aim of this study was to provide a summary of the findings on the unmet need for family planning among reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia.