Publications by authors named "Z Y Kassa"
Faba bean is an important legume crop with significant potential to contribute to sustainable agricultural systems and food security in Ethiopia. Despite its importance, the crop is prone to various biotic and abiotic constraints that can reduce seed yield and affect its stability and adaptability. To identify stable and adaptable genotypes, 10 faba bean genotypes were evaluated at three locations over two growing seasons using different stability parameters.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies.
Objective: To explore the impact of COVID-19 on intrapartum care in Ethiopia.
Design: A concurrent mixed-methods design was employed.
Background: Although Ethiopia has substantial improvements in various health indicators such as maternal and child mortality, the burden of neonatal mortality remains high. Between 2016 and 2019, neonatal mortality increased from 29 deaths per 1,000 live births to 33 deaths per 1,000 live births. This study aimed to explore the spatial patterns and factors contributing to neonatal mortality in Ethiopia.
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- The study examines rising obesity rates among women of reproductive age in ten Asian countries due to urbanization and lifestyle changes, using data from 2000 to 2022.
- Key risk factors identified include marital status, age, wealth, television habits, and urban living, which collectively account for 73.3% of obesity cases.
- The study highlights the importance of education and lifestyle interventions, particularly in wealthier urban areas, to combat obesity, with a specific focus on Pakistan and the Maldives.
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- The study investigates what influences mothers in low- and middle-income countries to seek healthcare for their children under 5 with acute respiratory infections (ARIs).
- It used data from Demographic and Health Surveys across 29 countries, analyzing 16,893 cases of children showing ARI symptoms.
- Results indicate that factors like maternal education, household wealth, attendance at antenatal care, and community poverty significantly affect healthcare-seeking behavior, suggesting that targeting these aspects could improve health outcomes.