Publications by authors named "Zerfu Mulaw Endale"

Background: Maternal and neonatal mortality is a global problem that is highly prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, including Ethiopia. Maternal delay in seeking institutional delivery services utilization plays a significant role in determining maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Although studies have been conducted on institutional delivery service utilization in Ethiopia, little is known about factors for delays in seeking care for institutional delivery services.

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Problem: Midwives are susceptible to burnout due to the physically and emotionally demanding nature of their job. Burnout is an occupational phenomenon with far-reaching consequences.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the magnitude of burnout and predictors among midwives working at public hospitals in northwest Ethiopia.

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Objective: To assess the preference of birth attendant gender and associated factors among antenatal care attendants in Debre Markos town public health facilities, northwest Ethiopia, 2021.

Method: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 8 January 2021 to 28 February 2021 at Debre Markos town public health facilities. A total of 662 study participants were selected by systematic random sampling technique.

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Background: Adapting a tutor role in a hybrid problem-based learning (h-PBL) model is a challenge to novices. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the factors associated with the academicians' knowledge and attitude toward the h-PBL curriculum.

Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from August 1st to 30th, 2021.

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Background: In Ethiopia, nearly half of the mothers who were booked for antenatal care, who supposed to have institutional delivery, gave home delivery nationally. Home delivery accounts majority while few of childbirth were attended by the skilled provider in Amhara regional state. This study aimed to determine the proportion of home delivery and associated factors among antenatal care booked women who gave childbirth in the past 1 year in Debremarkos Town, Northwest Ethiopia.

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Improving maternal and newborn health through proper postnatal care services under the care of skilled health personnel is the key strategy to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. However, there were limited evidences on utilization of postnatal care services in Ethiopia. A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in Debremarkos town, Northwest Ethiopia.

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