Plasmodium falciparum and Schistosoma mansoni coinfections among the general population in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Due to the overlapping endemic regions and the high burden of both infections, coinfection with Plasmodium falciparum and Schistosoma mansoni poses distinct public health concerns that require coordinated, multifaceted interventions. There are epidemiological studies on the coinfection of these two parasites in Ethiopia, and the results differ and are inconsistent from one region to another. Thus, the goal of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to ascertain Ethiopia's pooled prevalence of P.

Dietary diversity and its associated factors among adolescent girls in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Even though fragmented and inconsistent findings have been reported in Ethiopia, adolescence is a period of rapid growth following infancy and is severely affected by micronutrient deficiencies, food insecurity, and poor-quality diets. Therefore, the aim of this meta-analysis was to estimate the pooled prevalence of dietary diversity and its associated factors among adolescent girls in Ethiopia.

Methods: International databases such as EMBASE, Hinari, Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and direct Google searches were systematically used to search for articles and reports.

Cross-cultural adaptation, content validity, and reliability of the Amharic version of the modified John-Hopkins fall risk assessment scale among older adults who attend home health care services.

Background: The modified John-Hopkins fall risk assessment tool (mJH-FRAT) is a comprehensive and multi-factor fall risk assessment tool used to screen and grade older adult's fall risk levels in home health care services. This can help to identify risky individuals early, establish prevention protocols, and reduce the occurrence of injury. Nevertheless, there is a dearth of contextually valid and reliable fall risk assessment tools among this population in the study area.

genetic diversity; implications for malaria control in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: In malaria endemic regions, infection is characterized by variable genetic diversity at different settings. The parasite's various forms are found at varied frequency in different geographic areas. Understanding malaria parasite diversity and transmission is vital to evaluate control interventions.

A comparative study of hormonal contraceptive use and vitamin D levels at Gondar Town 2023.

Vitamin D deficiency is an emerging public health problem globally, with devastating health consequences. Some studies suggest that exogenous sex hormones, found in hormonal contraceptives, may enhance vitamin D levels. However, the reasons for this association are not fully understood, as women using hormonal contraception may have different lifestyle habits affecting their vitamin D status.

Prevalence of iodine deficiency and associated factors among school-age children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Currently, iodine deficiency has become a significant burden globally; where 2 billion people and 29.8% of school-age children are iodine deficient. It is a leading cause of preventable brain damage among children, resulting in impaired cognitive and motor development.