Spatial distribution and determinants of unskilled birth attendance in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis.

Deliveries performed by unskilled birth attendants is a concern in low-and middle-income countries such as Ethiopia. Unskilled birth attendants may lack the necessary medical knowledge and skills to handle potential complications during child birth. Hence, this study was aimed to assess spatial variation and associated factors of unskilled birth attendance in Ethiopia.

Posterior uterine wall rupture in an unscarred uterus in a term pregnancy; a case report.

Uterine rupture is a catastrophic separation of the uterine walls due to several risk factors. It is a common complication of scarred uterus during labor and delivery. Early detection is associated with better maternal and fetal outcomes.

Health information-seeking behavior among people living with the two common chronic diseases in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The main aim of this review was to systematically collect and summarize the available evidence on health information-seeking behavior among people living with the two common types of chronic diseases in LMICs.

Methods: For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar, and forward and backward citations from included studies. The preferred reporting items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) procedure were followed to develop and report the review.

A rare case report: An early second trimester cystic hygroma with hydrops fetalis.

Cystic hygroma is a congenital lymphatic malformation characterized by fluid-filled cysts, often located in the neck or axillary regions, and is associated with significant fetal morbidity and mortality. This case report details a 32-year-old gravida 7 para 6 at 15 weeks of gestation, diagnosed prenatally with a large cystic hygroma exhibiting septation in the cervicoccipital and axillary region, accompanied by bilateral pleural effusion, pericardial effusion and subcutaneous edema. This report underscores the importance of early diagnosis and the need to carefully consider management options in cases of cystic hygroma with fetal hydrops.

Patient satisfaction and associated factors in Addis Ababa's public referral hospitals: insights from 2023.

Background: Currently, patient satisfaction is a major concern in the healthcare system of Ethiopia. Patient satisfaction with nursing care is considered an important factor in explaining patients' service quality. Satisfied patients are more likely to have a good relationship with nurses, which suggests improved quality of care.

Voices From the Frontline: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis Illuminating Perioperative Practice Realities in Southern Ethiopian Teaching Hospitals.

Despite national efforts, gaps persist in Ethiopian perioperative care. This reflexive thematic analysis aimed to investigate the contextual challenges faced in delivering perioperative care. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 healthcare professionals, including anesthetists, nurses, and surgeons, to gain a frontline perspective of perioperative practice realities.

Enhancing image-based diagnosis of gastrointestinal tract diseases through deep learning with EfficientNet and advanced data augmentation techniques.

The early detection and diagnosis of gastrointestinal tract diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, polyps, and esophagitis, are crucial for timely treatment. Traditional imaging techniques often rely on manual interpretation, which is subject to variability and may lack precision. Current methodologies leverage conventional deep learning models that, while effective to an extent, often suffer from overfitting and generalization issues on medical image datasets due to the intricate and subtle variations in disease manifestations.

Timely initiation of breastfeeding and its associated factors among immediate postpartum mother-newborn pairs in Debre Tabor comprehensive specialized hospital, South Gondar Zone, North West, Ethiopia.

Background: Initiation of breast feeding within one hour of birth is the easiest and most cost-effective intervention to reduce the risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Conducting studies immediately after an hour of birth for the timely initiation of breastfeeding has the significance of initiating breastfeeding and acting immediately. However, there was a paucity of information in the region as well as in the country at large.

Utilization of insecticide-treated nets among pregnant women in East Africa: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) advocates the use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) as a primary strategy for malaria control during pregnancy. Despite these recommendations, ITN utilization among pregnant women in endemic regions, particularly East Africa, remains lower and inconsistent. This systematic review and meta-analysis comprehensively examined individual studies to provide a more robust and reliable estimate of ITN utilization among pregnant women in the region.

Hand-washing at critical times and associated factors among mothers of children under-five in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Good hand-washing practice is the most important preventive measure to reduce the spread of communicable disease to under-five children. Prior studies on good handwashing practice at critical times among mothers of children under-five age in Ethiopia were extremely varied. Therefore, this meta-analysis aimed to assess the overall proportion of good handwashing practice at critical times and identify the associated factors in Ethiopia.

Socioeconomic inequality in postnatal care utilisation among reproductive age women in sub-Saharan African countries with high maternal mortality: a decomposition analysis.

Objective: To assess the socioeconomic inequality in postnatal care (PNC) utilisation and its contributors among women in 14 sub-Saharan African countries with high maternal mortality.

Design: Community-based cross-sectional study using Demographic Health Survey SETTING: Africa countries with the highest maternal mortality ratio (14 countries) PARTICIPANTS: All women who had given birth within 2 years prior to the survey (n=64 912) PRIMARY OUTCOMES: Postnatal care utilisation RESULTS: The percentage of women who had PNC utilisation was lowest in Ethiopia (23.4%: 95% CI: 22.

Prevalence and associated factors of self-medication among pregnant women in Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia.

Background: Self-medication is a widespread practice among pregnant women worldwide, with 44.55% practicing it. However, it may lead to incorrect diagnosis, inappropriate treatment, and failure to recognize contraindications.