scholarly journals Depression and Associated Factors among Adult Inpatients at Public Hospitals of Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haile Tilahun ◽  
Nefsu Awoke ◽  
Biftu Geda ◽  
Firehiwot Mesfin
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Regional State ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Introduction. Globally, depression is one of the three leading causes of disease and it will be the second leading cause of world disability by 2030. The prevalence of depression in Sub-Saharan Africa ranges from 15 to 30%. In Ethiopia, depression was found to be the seventh leading cause of disease burden and its prevalence has been increased in hospital compared to community setting because hospital environment itself is stressful. Yet, no study was done in Eastern Ethiopia, where substance use like Khat is very rampant. Objective. To assess depression and associated factors among adult inpatients at public hospitals of Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia, from February 01 to 28, 2017. Methodology. Hospital based cross-sectional study design was employed on 492 admitted adult patients in Harari region hospitals. Consecutive sampling method was used to include study population. The data were collected by interviewee and analyzed by SPSS version 20.0. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed. p value of 0.05 or less was considered to be statistically significant. Result. A total of 489 patients were interviewed with response rate of 99.4%. Having duration of 1-2 weeks in the hospital [AOR = 2.02, 95% CI: (1.28, 3.19)], being diagnosed with chronic morbidity [AOR = 4.06, 95% CI: (2.23, 7.40)], being users of psychoactive drugs [AOR = 2.24, 95% CI: (1.18, 4.24)], and having been admitted to surgical ward [AOR = 0.50, 95% CI: (0.31, 0.81)] were significantly associated with depression. Conclusion and Recommendation. Prevalence of depression among admitted inpatients was high. Therefore, increasing the awareness of benefits of early diagnosis of patients to prevent major form of depression and strengthening the clinical set-up and establishing good referral linkage with mental health institutions was considered to be cost-effective method to reduce its prevalence.

scholarly journals Outcome of induction and associated factors among induced labours in public Hospitals of Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia: A two years’ retrospective analysis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. e0259723
Author(s):  
Yimer Mohammed Beshir ◽  
Mohammed Abdurke Kure ◽  
Gudina Egata ◽  
Kedir Teji Roba
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Induction Of Labor ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Fetal Membrane ◽  
Bishop Score ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Regional State

Background Induction of labor (IOL) is an essential intervention to reduce adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. It is also improved pregnancy outcomes, especially in resource-limited countries, where maternal and perinatal mortality is unacceptably high. However, there is a scarcity of evidence regarding the outcome of induction of labor and its predictors in low-income countries like Sub-Saharan Africa. Therefore, this study was aimed at assessing the outcome of induction of labor and associated factors among mothers who underwent labor induction in public Hospitals of Harari Regional State, Estern Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 to 30 March, 2019 in Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia. A total of 717 mothers who underwent induction of labor in public Hospitals of Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia from January 2017 to December 2018 were enrolled in the study. Data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire. The collected data were entered into Epi-data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 24 (IBM SPSS Statistics, 2016) for further analysis. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to estimate the effects of each predictor variable on the outcome of induction of labor after controlling for potential confounders. Statistical significance was declared at p-value <0.05. Results Overall, the prevalence of success of induction of labor was 65% [95% CI (61.5, 68.5)]. Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia was found to be the most common indication for induction of labor (46.70%) followed by pre-labor rupture of fetal membrane (33.5%). In the final model of multivariable analysis, predictors such as: maternal age < 24 years old [AOR = 1.93, 95%CI(1.14, 3.26)], nulliparity[AOR = 0.34, 95%CI(0.19, 0.59)], unfavorable Bishop score [AOR = 0.06, 95%CI(0.03, 0.12)], intermediate Bishop score [AOR = 0.08, 95%CI(0.04, 0.14)], misoprostol only method [AOR = 2.29, 95%CI(1.01, 5.19)], nonreassuring fetal heart beat pattern [AOR = 0.14, 95%CI (0.07, 0.25)] and Birth weight 3500 grams and above[AOR = 0.32, 95% CI (0.17, 0.59)] were statistically associated with the successful outcome of induction of labor. Conclusion The prevalence of successful of induction of labor was relatively low in this study area because only two-thirds of the mothers who underwent induction of labor had a successful of induction. Therefore, this result calls for all stakeholders to give more emphasis on locally available induction protocols and guidelines. In addition, pre-induction conditions must be taken into consideration to avoid unwanted effect of failed induction of labour.

scholarly journals Intentions to leave and associated factors among laboratory professionals working at Amhara National Regional State public hospitals, Ethiopia: An institution-based cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Endalkachew Dellie ◽  
Gashaw Andargie ◽  
Geta Asrade ◽  
Tsegaye Gebremedhin
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Intention To Leave ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intentions To Leave ◽  
Regional State

Abstract Objective Laboratory professionals play a vital role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Knowledge of workplace variables that either motivates staff to keep working or quit their jobs is important for decision making. Thus, this study aimed to assess intentions to leave workplace and associated factors among laboratory professionals working at public hospitals of the Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. Results An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 16 to March 14, 2016, among 336 randomly selected laboratory professionals. The study revealed that 65.5% (95% CI: 60-70) of the professionals had intentions to leave their hospitals. Dissatisfaction with the provision of educational opportunities (AOR: 3.59, 95% CI: 1.61-7.99), poor pays and benefits (AOR: 3.89, 95% CI: 1.53-9.89), lack of recognition (AOR: 2.69, 95% CI: 1.35-5.38), poor working environments (AOR: 2.77, 95% CI: 1.45-3.30), high workload (AOR: 1.94, 95% CI: 1.04-3.63), low affective commitment (AOR: 2.05, 95% CI: 1.10-3.82), and being unmarried (AOR:2.46, 95% CI: 1.32-4.58) were factors significantly associated with intentions to leave. Magnitude of laboratory professionals’ intention to leave was so high. Healthcare policymakers and hospital managers need to develop and institutionalize evidence-based retention strategies to reduce the intention of laboratory professionals to leave their workplace.

Preterm birth and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 338-345
Author(s):  
Alekaw Sema ◽  
Nigus Kassie ◽  
Bezabih Amsalu ◽  
Yalelet Belay ◽  
Alemu Guta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Dire Dawa ◽  
Sub Saharan

Background The highest rate of preterm birth in the world is in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. However, there is limited data in this study area. Therefore, this study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of preterm birth in Dire Dawa City, Eastern Ethiopia. Method An institutional-based, cross-sectional study was conducted with 420 respondents. Conclusion Preterm birth is still a major public health problem in Dire Dawa City.

scholarly journals Intentions to leave and associated factors among laboratory professionals working at Amhara National Regional State public hospitals, Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Endalkachew Dellie ◽  
Gashaw Andargie Biks ◽  
Geta Asrade ◽  
Tsegaye Gebremedhin
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Intention To Leave ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intentions To Leave ◽  
Regional State

Abstract Objective Laboratory professionals play a vital role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Knowledge of workplace variables that either motivates staff to keep working or quit their jobs is important for decision making. Thus, this study aimed to assess intentions to leave workplace and associated factors among laboratory professionals working at public hospitals of the Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. Results An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 16 to March 14, 2016, among 336 randomly selected laboratory professionals. The study revealed that 65.5% (95% CI 60–70) of professionals had intentions to leave their hospitals. Dissatisfaction with the provision of educational opportunities (AOR: 3.59, 95% CI 1.61–7.99), poor pays and benefits (AOR: 3.89, 95% CI 1.53–9.89), lack of recognition (AOR: 2.69, 95% CI 1.35–5.38), poor working environments (AOR: 2.77, 95% CI 1.45–3.30), high workload (AOR: 1.94, 95% CI 1.04–3.63), low affective commitment (AOR: 2.05, 95% CI 1.10–3.82), and being unmarried (AOR: 2.46, 95% CI 1.32–4.58) were factors significantly associated with intentions to leave. Magnitude of laboratory professionals’ intention to leave was so high. Healthcare policymakers and hospital managers need to develop and institutionalize evidence-based retention strategies to reduce the intention of laboratory professionals to leave their workplace.

scholarly journals Intention to leave and associated factors among laboratory professionals working in Amhara National Regional State public hospitals, Ethiopia: institutional based cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Endalkachew Dellie ◽  
Gashaw Andargie ◽  
Geta Asrade ◽  
Tsegaye Gebremedhin
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Educational Opportunity ◽  
Intention To Leave ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Regional State

Abstract Objective laboratory professionals play a vital role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Therefore, it is important to get a deeper knowledge of workplace variables that either motivates laboratory staffs to remain employed or lead them to leave their current jobs. Thus, this study aimed to assess intention to leave and associated factors among laboratory professionals working in public hospitals of Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. Results A total of 220 (65.5%) with 95% CI: 60-70 laboratory professionals had the intention to leave their hospitals. Dissatisfaction with educational opportunity (AOR: 3.59, 95% CI: 1.61-7.99), pay and benefit (AOR: 3.89, 95% CI: 1.53-9.89), recognition (AOR: 2.69, 95% CI: 1.35-5.38), working environment (AOR: 2.77, 95% CI: 1.45-3.30), high workload (AOR: 1.94, 95% CI: 1.04-3.63), low affective commitment (AOR: 2.05, 95% CI: 1.10-3.82) and being unmarried (AOR:2.46, 95% CI: 1.32-4.58) were the factors significantly associated with intention to leave. The magnitude of laboratory professionals’ intention to leave was found to be high. Health care policymakers and hospital managers need to develop and institutionalize evidence-based retention strategies to reduce the intention of laboratory professionals to leave.

scholarly journals Pressure ulcer prevention practices and associated factors among nurses in public hospitals of Harari regional state and Dire Dawa city administration, Eastern Ethiopia

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. e0243875
Author(s):  
Asmare Getie ◽  
Amsalu Baylie ◽  
Agegnehu Bante ◽  
Biftu Geda ◽  
Firehiwot Mesfin
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Ulcer ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Pressure Ulcer Prevention ◽  
Ulcer Prevention

Introduction Pressure ulcer is one of the major challenges in hospitals; which endanger patient safety, prolonging hospital stay and contributed to disability and death. Data regarding to pressure ulcer prevention practice are very important to take action. However in Ethiopia, there are limited researches that have been conducted and there is clearly paucity of information on this regard. Hence, this study aimed to assess pressure ulcer prevention practice and associated factors among nurses in public hospitals of Eastern Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 422 nurses who were working in the public hospitals of Eastern Ethiopia. Data were collected from the 1st February to the 1st March 2018 using pretested structured self-administered questionnaire and observational checklist. The collected data were entered into EpiData version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 22.0 for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression with crude and adjusted odds ratios along with the 95% confidence interval was computed and interpreted accordingly. Pressure ulcer prevention was determined based on mean calculation; a result above the mean value was categorized as good pressure ulcer prevention practice, and a P-value of <0.05 was considered to declare a result as statistically significant. Results In this study 51.9% (95% CI: 47.1%, 56.4%) of nurses were reported that they have good pressure ulcer prevention practice. On observation 45.2% of nurses were practicing proper pressure ulcer prevention activities. Pressure ulcer prevention practice were statistically associated with nurses with bachelor degree and above qualification level (AOR = 1.7, 95% CI: 1.02, 2.83), availability of pressure-relieving devices (AOR = 2.2, 95% CI: 1.34, 3.63), being satisfied with their job (AOR = 1.65, 95% CI: 1.09, 2.52) and good knowledge (AOR = 2.3, 95% CI: 1.48, 3.55). Conclusions In this study the self-reported practice and results from observation was substantially low. Continuing education and training should be considered for nurses to enhance their practice regarding pressure ulcer prevention practice.

scholarly journals Intentions to leave and associated factors among laboratory professionals working at Amhara National Regional State public hospitals, Ethiopia: An institution-based cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Endalkachew Dellie ◽  
Gashaw Andargie ◽  
Geta Asrade ◽  
Tsegaye Gebremedhin
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Intention To Leave ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intentions To Leave ◽  
Regional State

Abstract Objective Laboratory professionals play a vital role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Knowledge of workplace variables that either motivates staff to keep working or quit their jobs is important for decision making. Thus, this study aimed to assess intentions to leave workplace and associated factors among laboratory professionals working at public hospitals of the Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. Results An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 16 to March 14, 2016, among 336 randomly selected laboratory professionals. The study revealed that 65.5% (95% CI: 60-70) of the professionals had intentions to leave their hospitals. Dissatisfaction with the provision of educational opportunities (AOR: 3.59, 95% CI: 1.61-7.99), poor pays and benefits (AOR: 3.89, 95% CI: 1.53-9.89), lack of recognition (AOR: 2.69, 95% CI: 1.35-5.38), poor working environments (AOR: 2.77, 95% CI: 1.45-3.30), high workload (AOR: 1.94, 95% CI: 1.04-3.63), low affective commitment (AOR: 2.05, 95% CI: 1.10-3.82), and being unmarried (AOR:2.46, 95% CI: 1.32-4.58) were factors significantly associated with intentions to leave. Magnitude of laboratory professionals’ intention to leave was so high. Healthcare policymakers and hospital managers need to develop and institutionalize evidence-based retention strategies to reduce the intention of laboratory professionals to leave their workplace.

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