Internal hernia through mesoappendix causing small bowel obstruction: A case report.

Introduction: Intestinal obstruction is one of causes of acute abdomen leading to laparotomy. Even though there are different causes of small bowel obstruction (SBO), internal hernia is a rare one. Though different types of internal hernias occur, herniation through the mesoappendix is reported only four times in the literature.

Modern contraceptive utilization and associated factors among postpartum women in Kena Woreda, Konso Zone, South Ethiopian Regional State, Ethiopia, 2023: mixed type community based cross-sectional study design.

Background: Even though family planning 2020 has made remarkable progress about solving the issue of unmet need for family planning, 70% of women in a developing countries who do not want to conceive are not using it. There are limited research that provided detail information regarding barriers of modern contraceptive utilization during postpartum period in the study area. In addition, previous study also recommended that to conduct using mixed quantitative and qualitative design for further investigations to answer these "why" questions and narrow these gaps.

Bullet-related bacterial wound infections among injured personnel at emergency site hospitals in Bahir Dar: prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility and associated factors.

Background: Bullet-related bacterial wound infection can be caused by high-velocity bullets and shrapnel injuries. In Ethiopia, significant injuries were reported that may cause severe wound infections, persistent systemic infections and may lead to amputation and mortality. The magnitude, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles, and factors associated with bacterial wound infections among patients with bullet-related injuries are not yet studied particularly at health facilities in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia.

Survival Rate and Predictors of Mortality Among TB-HIV Co-Infected Patients During Tuberculosis Treatment at Public Health Facilities in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia.

Background: Tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infection pose a major public health concern, particularly in developing countries. The survival and predictors of mortality were not sufficiently studied among TB-HIV co-infected patients in Ethiopia.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the survival rate and predictors of mortality among TB-HIV co-infected patients during TB treatment at public health facilities in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia.

Barriers to Medication Adherence Among Patients with Non-Communicable Disease in North Wollo Zone Public Hospitals: Socio-Ecologic Perspective, 2023.

Background: The practice of taking medication as directed by a healthcare provider is known as medication adherence. Therefore, the application of a socio-ecological model to this study identifies multilevel factors on barriers of medication adherence on chronic non-communicable disease and provides information to develop scientific health communication interventional strategies to improve medication adherence.

Objective: This study aimed to explore barriers of medication adherence on non-communicable disease prevention and care among patients in North Wollo Zone public hospitals, northeast Ethiopia.

Venous Thromboembolism and Associated Factors in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 at Addis Ababa COVID-19 Field Hospital, Ethiopia.

Background: The association of COVID-19 with venous thromboembolism is of particular interest as there are reports that have associated thrombotic events with the pandemic. COVID-19 may predispose to venous thromboembolism. There is initial evidence suggesting that individuals with COVID-19 may be more prone to developing venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Determinants of Pneumothorax Among Mechanically Ventilated COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit Patients, a Single Centre Study.

Introduction: Millions of deaths and co-morbidities have been brought on by the COVID-19 epidemic worldwide. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), multiple organ failure, and death can result from the condition in some people. The disease's course can range from a moderate upper respiratory tract infection to severe pneumonia.

Adverse reactions following COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare professionals working in Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study.

Background Of The Study: One of the best medical approaches for halting the spread of infectious diseases is vaccination. During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers (HCWs) were a high-risk population. Due to their susceptibility in terms of their working environment, front-line healthcare personnel should receive vaccinations before others.

Health literacy and COVID-19 vaccine acceptance worldwide: A systematic review.

Objective: Health literacy helps an individual to have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information to make appropriate health decisions. This study aimed to review the association between health literacy and COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.

Method: This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses steps.

Vaccine cold chain management practices in primary health centers providing an expanded immunization program in Northwest Ethiopia: self-reported and actual practice observational study.

Background: Vaccines are vital health commodities that need an appropriate supply chain system. They could be transported, stored, and used at appropriate temperatures. The purpose of this study was to assess vaccine cold chain management practices in primary health centers offering an expanded program of immunization (EPI) in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia.

Concern on Skin Lightening Product Safety: Level of Awareness and Associated Factors Among Female Users in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia.

Background: Most skin lightening products are composed of some toxic chemicals such as mercury and hydroquinone which are classified under critical ingredients which need evaluation. Consumption without sufficient awareness may lead to toxicities endangering skin health.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the level of awareness towards the side effects of skin lightening products and associated factors among females in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia.

Acute Kidney Injury Among Admitted COVID-19 Patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Background: Although diffuse alveolar damage and respiratory failure are the most common symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019, other organ involvement, such as the kidney, has been reported. The incidence of acute kidney injury in COVID-19 patients has been reported to vary greatly. In this study, we look at the magnitude and risk factors for acute kidney injury in COVID-19 patients in Ethiopia, a developing country.

Prevalence and factors associated with post-traumatic stress disorder among internally displaced people in camps at Debre Berhan, Amhara Region, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder after traumatic exposure that can have long-lasting physical and mental health consequences. In 2021, Ethiopia saw the highest number of internally displaced people (IDP) due to conflict and war with the scope of the internal displacement being very high in the study area and less attention has been given to mental health.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of PTSD among internally displaced people in camps at Debre Berhan, Ethiopia.

Self-Medication Prevalence and Factors Associated with Knowledge and Attitude Towards Self-Medication Among Undergraduate Health Science Students at GAMBY Medical and Business College, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

Background: Reports indicate that health science students are among the frontline of self-medication practitioners. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the self-medication (SM) practice and associated factors with knowledge and attitude of undergraduate health science students at GAMBY Medical and Business College, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire from May to July, 2022.

Risk factors for childhood pneumonia at Adama Hospital Medical College, Adama, Ethiopia: a case-control study.

Background: Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection of the lungs. A child dies of pneumonia every 39 s globally. Even though pneumonia affects children worldwide, the risk and repercussions of the disease are more prevalent in poor and middle-income nations.

Characteristics of Patients Presented with Complicated Appendicitis in Adama, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Complicated appendicitis (CA) is defined as perforated appendicitis, peritonitis, peri-appendicular abscess, or appendicular mass. One-third of patients who develop appendicitis are diagnosed with CA at presentation. Studies regarding the prevalence of CA are lacking in low-income countries, and the characteristics of patients presented with CA are incoherently identified.

Ceftriaxone resistance among patients at GAMBY teaching general hospital.

Ceftriaxone is a broad spectrum of widely used antibiotics as it is highly effective against Gram-negative and Gram-positive isolates. Research on Ceftriaxone resistance helps to know its current status. Hence, we aimed to identify the prevalence of Ceftriaxone resistance on bacteria isolated from clinical specimens among patients at GAMBY Teaching General Hospital Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

Practices and associated factors of infection prevention of nurses working in public and private hospitals toward COVID-19 in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia: Institution-based cross-sectional study.

Objective: To assess the levels of practices and associated factors of infection prevention of nurses working in public and private hospitals toward coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia.

Methods: Institution-based cross-sectional study design employed in public and private hospitals in Bahir Dar city from 26 March 2021 to 8 April 2021. A total of 442 study participants were recruited using stratified followed by simple random sampling techniques.

Barriers to cleaning of shared latrines in slums of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Shared latrines and other shared sanitation facilities are vital for communities that lack private latrines. However, the cleanliness of shared latrines continues to be a problem in sub-Saharan Africa, including slums of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Investigating the barriers to cleaning of shared latrines may inform the future strengthening of comprehensive sanitation programs in slums of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Exploring maternal nutrition counseling provided by health professionals during antenatal care follow-up: a qualitative study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia-2019.

Background: Nutritional awareness and practice of women during pregnancy could be determining their nutritional status, which significantly affects the outcome of pregnancy. Therefore this study aims to explore the maternal nutrition counseling provided by health professionals for pregnant women, Barriers to maternal nutrition, and major interventions.

Methods: A descriptive study design with a qualitative method by using ground theory tradition, based on constructivist research approach and Charmaz's (2000) study design has been conducted from September-01/2019 _November-16/2019 among pregnant women who got ANC service in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Awareness regarding risk factors and determinants of cancers among Bahir Dar city residents, Northwest Ethiopia.

Background: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world. Knowing the cancer risk factors could help the policy-makers to design appropriate preventive and control strategies.

Objective: To investigate the awareness regarding risk factors and determinants of cancers among Bahir Dar city residents, northwest, 2019.

Determinants of Neonatal Jaundice among Neonates Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Public General Hospitals of Central Zone, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, 2019: a Case-Control Study.

Background: Neonatal jaundice is common a clinical problem worldwide. Globally, every year, about 1.1 million babies develop severe hyperbilirubinemia with or without bilirubin encephalopathy and the vast majority reside in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.