Bacteriological quality of drinking water and its associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Drinking contaminated water is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in Sub-Saharan Africa, where access to safe drinking water is limited. Although numerous studies have investigated the bacteriological quality of drinking water in Ethiopia, their findings have been inconsistent and varied, hindering the implementation of effective water quality monitoring. Moreover, there is a lack of nationwide assessment of the bacteriological quality of drinking water in Ethiopia.

Prevalence of human visceral leishmaniasis and its risk factors in Eastern Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Visceral Leishmaniasis, also known as kala-azar, is a potentially fatal, neglected tropical disease caused by the protozoan parasite and transmitted through infected sandflies. It is one of the major global public health problems and contributors to economic crisis among people. Though different studies investigated human visceral leishmaniasis in Eastern Africa, the findings were inconsistent and inconclusive enough, and there is no representative data on this devastating public health concern.

Healthcare leadership practice and associated factors among primary healthcare managers in East Gojam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a mixed method study.

Background: Leadership plays a critical role in the delivery of person centered, safe, efficient, and effective healthcare services globally. Poor healthcare leadership contributes to low staff motivation, patient dissatisfaction, and reduced healthcare-seeking behavior. However, there is limited evidence on healthcare leadership practice and associated factors among primary healthcare managers in the study area and at large in Ethiopia.

Knowledge, attitude, prevention practice and lived experience towards cutaneous leishmaniasis and associated factors among residents of Kutaber district, Northeast Ethiopia, 2022: A mixed method study.

Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a widespread parasitic infection in Ethiopia. Few studies have been conducted on knowledge, attitudes, and prevention practice related to cutaneous leishmaniasis, and the existing studies have been mainly without qualitative support. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, prevention practice and lived experience towards cutaneous leishmaniasis and associated factors among residents of the Kutaber district, Northeast Ethiopia.

Prevalence and determinant factors of premenstrual syndrome among secondary and preparatory school students in Dessie city administration, Northeast Ethiopia.

Background: In Ethiopia, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) was predominantly studied among university students who were in their early 20s; as a result, little is known about the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and identify factors associated with premenstrual syndrome among secondary school female students in the Dessie city administration, 2023.

Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted involving a sample of 630 participants.

Circulating microRNAs as promising diagnostic biomarkers for hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer, is a major global health problem, ranking as the third leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Early identification and diagnosis of HCC requires the discovery of reliable biomarkers. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of miRNAs for HCC.

Modern contraceptive utilization and associated factors among younger and older married youth women in Ethiopia: Evidence from Ethiopia Mini Demographic and Health Survey 2019.

Introduction: Utilization of modern contraceptives increases over time but it was still low and varies across ages among married youth woman. This study revealed the prevalence of modern contraceptives and its associated factors among younger and older married youth women.

Methods: A cross-sectional study design was applied to the sample of EMDHS 2019.

Diagnostic accuracy of circulating miRNAs to discriminate hepatocellular carcinoma from liver cirrhosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver cirrhosis (LC) stand as the primary causes of global mortality. Given their profound impact, the development of highly sensitive and specific circulating diagnostic markers becomes imperative to effectively identify and differentiate between cirrhosis and HCC. Accurate diagnosis is paramount in guiding appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Non-compliance with smoke-free law in public places: a systematic review and meta-analysis of global studies.

Introduction: Non-compliance with smoke-free law is one of the determinants of untimely mortality and morbidity globally. Various studies have been conducted on non-compliance with smoke-free law in public places in different parts of the world; however, the findings are inconclusive and significantly dispersed. Moreover, there is a lack of internationally representative data, which hinders the evaluation of ongoing international activities towards smoke-free law.

Equipment preparedness for neonatal resuscitation in neonatal intensive care unit in resource limited setting: cross-sectional study.

Background: Adverse healthcare's events are a critical issue worldwide, neonatal intensive care unit adverse events are a considerable issue. It is important that we recognize the basic equipment needed to address these circumstances. The aim of this study is to asses' equipment preparedness for neonatal resuscitation in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Occupational radiation exposure dose and associated factors among radiology personnel in Eastern Amhara, Ethiopia.

Background: Ionizing radiation is being used more frequently in medicine, which has been linked to recognized biological effects such as cancer and mortality. Radiology services are becoming more widely available in Ethiopian health facilities but there is no compiled record of worker's radiation dose. So, assessing the magnitude and identifying the associated factors of occupational radiation exposure dose among radiology personnel help to design strategies for radiation protection.

Maternal Third Delay and Associated Factors among Women Admitted for Emergency Obstetric Care in Public Hospitals in Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia.

Background: Timing to get obstetric care is critical in preventing maternal death and disability. Maternal third delay, the delay in receiving care after reaching health facilities, involves factors related to organization, quality of care, patient referral, and availability of staff and equipment. However, data is limited on maternal third delay and its associated factors at higher health facilities in Ethiopia.

Preoperative anemia and associated factors in women undergoing cesarean section at a comprehensive specialized referral hospital in Ethiopia.

Background: Anemia is a common public health burden during pregnancy. Severe maternal and fetal complications have been associated with anemia. Despite many studies on anemia during pregnancy have been conducted in Ethiopia at any time of antenatal care visits, the prevalence of preoperative anemia among women awaiting cesarean delivery and its contributing factors have not been determined.

Breastfeeding Practice of Children Age Less than Two Years in South Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia.

Background: Suboptimal breastfeeding causes substantial numbers of child morbidity and mortality in Ethiopia. This study was designed to assess suboptimal breastfeeding practice and its associated factors among children age less than two years in South Wollo, northeast Ethiopia.

Method: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 636 women-child pairs.

In Ethiopia's Kutaber district, does community-based health insurance protect households from catastrophic health-care costs? A community- based comparative cross-sectional study.

Objective: Every health system needs to take action to shield households from the expense of medical costs. The Ethiopian government implemented community-based health insurance (CBHI) to protect households from catastrophic health care expenditure (CHE) and enhance the utilization of health care services. The impact of CBHI on CHE with total household expenditure and non-food expenditure measures hadn't been studied, so the study aimed to evaluate the impact of CBHI on CHE among households in Kutaber district, Ethiopia.

Knowledge, Practice and Associated Factors of Health Care Workers on Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in South Wollo Zone Public Hospitals, Northeast Ethiopia.

Introduction: Health care providers are responsible for inserting and maintaining urinary catheters. Hence, it is very important that health care professionals need to be skillful and knowledgeable to prevent urinary tract infection for those patients undergoing indwelling catheter. Thus, this study aimed to assess knowledge, practice and associated factors of health care workers on prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections in South Wollo zone public hospitals, Northeast Ethiopia.

Determinants of Work-Related Stress Among Nurses Working in Private and Public Hospitals in Dessie City, 2021: Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Globally, work-related stress had a significant impact on health-care providers. Private and public health-care institutions are considered intensive work areas for work-related stress. In Ethiopia, most studies were focused on only public hospitals.

Asymptomatic Malaria in Households and Neighbors of Laboratory Confirmed Cases in Raya Kobo District, Northeast Ethiopia.

Background: Malaria is the leading vector-borne parasitic disease that is causing high morbidity and mortality worldwide. So far huge efforts to control and eliminate malaria are hindered by the occurrence of asymptomatic carriers that are a potential source of infection. Yet, there is a scarcity of data nationally and in the current study area as well.

Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Patients Who Visited Woldia Comprehensive Specialized Hospital's Emergency Department Over a Six-Year Period, Woldia, Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Despite ongoing intensive public health intervention efforts, intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) remain a major public health problem in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Having updated epidemiological data focusing on the top common IPIs that cause emergency visits is crucial for implementing area-specific and evidence-based intervention strategies. Hence, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of IPIs in Woldia Comprehensive Specialized Hospital's (WCSH) emergency laboratory over a six-year period.

Wound Healing Activity of 80% Methanolic Crude Extract and Solvent Fractions of the Leaves of (Hochst. ex Nees) T. Anderson (Acanthaceae) in Mice.

Introduction: has been used traditionally for the treatment of wound and skin burn, but there is no scientific evidence that supports the traditional claim.

Objective: To evaluate the wound healing activity of 80% methanol crude extract and solvent fractions of the leaves of in mice.

Methods: Mice were used for wound healing study, while rats were used for acute dermal toxicity test.

Congenital Hydrocephalus and Associated Risk Factors: An Institution-Based Case-Control Study, Dessie Town, North East Ethiopia.

Introduction: Congenital hydrocephalus is one of the commonest congenital anomalies of the central nervous system. It is characterized by extensive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain due to an imbalance between synthesis and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid. This study was planned to investigate the incidence and associated risk factors of congenital hydrocephalus.