Publications by authors named "Y Alemayehu"
Background: Hypotension is an independent predictor of long-term patient morbidity and duration of hospital stay. Multiple factors contribute to the development of intraoperative hypotension. Prevention and treatment of these factors may reduce patients' hypotension and its associated morbidity and mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Currently, patient satisfaction is a major concern in the healthcare system of Ethiopia. Patient satisfaction with nursing care is considered an important factor in explaining patients' service quality. Satisfied patients are more likely to have a good relationship with nurses, which suggests improved quality of care.
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- * Conducted from May 1 to 30, 2022, the research surveyed 354 individuals, revealing a 32.44% prevalence of social anxiety disorder, with data collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed via statistical software.
- * Key predictors identified included being female, having advanced HIV/AIDS, alcohol dependence, and experiencing perceived stigma, suggesting a need for improved healthcare provider training on managing social anxiety disorders in this population.
Background: Evidence generated on utilization of maternal health services during times of conflict can inform the development of targeted interventions. The deadly war in Tigray caused the health system to collapse. However, utilization of maternal health services is not well documented that might help in design effective interventions applicable during armed conflict.
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- - Ethiopia has made significant advances in using the District Health Information System version 2 (DHIS2) for national data reporting, but there hasn't been a thorough evaluation of its maturity level yet.
- - The study aims to analyze the current maturity of DHIS2 implementation in Ethiopia, identify gaps, and provide a roadmap for improvement, focusing on areas like governance, skilled workforce, ICT infrastructure, and data quality.
- - Findings reveal that DHIS2 is currently at the "defined" maturity stage with a score of 2.81, aiming to reach the "managed" stage by 2025, while strengths include a standardized process and a strategic plan, though challenges remain in workforce competency.