Publications by authors named "Yohannes Adama"
Introduction: Even though use of antiretroviral therapy (HAART) decreases the incidence of opportunistic infections (OIs) they are continuing to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Studies concerning this problem are scarce in Eastern Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and predictors of OIs after initiation of HAART in Ethiopia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The Ethiopian regions have a relatively higher prevalence of under-nutrition are found in the lowlands of the country, with the exception of the highlands of Tigiray, where under-nutrition is also prevalent.The intention of this study was to compare anthropometric nutritional status and associated factors of lactating women between lowland and highland communities of district Raya Alamata, Southern Tigiray, Ethiopia.
Methods: A community based comparative cross-sectional study design was conducted from January 27-March 7, 2014.
Article Synopsis
- Ethiopia has a high total fertility rate of 4.8 children per woman, but the utilization of family planning methods in the Afar region is notably low at 8.5% among married women.
- The study found that common reasons for not using family planning included religious beliefs (85.3%), a desire for more children (75.3%), and opposition from husbands (70.1%).
- Positive attitudes towards family planning, ownership of a radio, higher literacy levels, and increased monthly income significantly increased the likelihood of women utilizing family planning methods.