Publications by authors named "Yeshambel Agumas"
Background: Second-line HIV treatment failure has become increasing worldwide, mainly in sub-Sahara Africa including Ethiopia. Even though the problem becomes increasing, inadequate information was available about its magnitude and associated factors in the current study area.
Objective: To assess the factors of second-line Anti-Retroviral Treatment virological failure among second-line ART users.
Introduction: Globally, 11 million children have died before reaching their fifth birthday. The introduction of the Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) protocol reduces the morbidity and mortality rates among children under the age of 5. However, the share of neonatal mortality is increasing.
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- Cervical cancer is a major health issue for women globally, and while HPV vaccination can reduce its risk, uptake varies, especially between public and private schools in low-income countries like Ethiopia.
- A study conducted in Bahir Dar City surveyed 844 female adolescents aged 10 to 19, finding a general willingness of 50.6% to receive the HPV vaccine, with higher acceptance rates in public schools (61%) compared to private schools (40.2%).
- Factors influencing willingness included maternal education, awareness levels, and self-efficacy, while perceived barriers negatively impacted the likelihood of getting vaccinated.