Sexual behaviours and associated factors among students at Bahir Dar University: a cross sectional study

Abstract Background Emergency cesarean section is a commonly performed surgical procedure in pregnant women with life-threatening conditions of the mother and/or fetus. According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, decision to delivery interval for emergency cesarean sections should be within 30 min. It is an indicator of quality of care in maternity service, and if prolonged, it constitutes a third-degree delay. This study aimed to assess the decision to delivery interval and associated factors for emergency cesarean section in Bahir Dar City Public Hospitals, Ethiopia. Method An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Bahir Dar City Public Hospitals from February to May 2020. Study participants were selected using a systematic random sampling technique. A combination of observations and interviews was used to collect the data. Data entry and analysis were performed using Epi-data version 3.1 and SPSS version 25, respectively. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Result Decision-to-delivery interval below 30 min was observed in 20.3% [95% CI = 15.90–24.70%] of emergency cesarean section. The results showed that referral status [AOR = 2.5, 95% CI = 1.26–5.00], time of day of emergency cesarean section [AOR = 2.5, 95%CI = 1.26–4.92], status of surgeons [AOR = 2.95, 95%CI = 1.30–6.70], type of anesthesia [AOR = 4, 95% CI = 1.60–10.00] and transfer time [AOR = 5.26, 95% CI = 2.65–10.46] were factors significantly associated with the decision to delivery interval. Conclusion Decision-to-delivery intervals were not achieved within the recommended time interval. Therefore, to address institutional delays in emergency cesarean section, providers and facilities should be better prepared in advance and ready for rapid emergency action.

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Nutritional Status and Associated Factors Among Preschool Children in Bahir Dar City Administration, Northern Ethiopia: A Cross-sectional Study

Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences ◽

10.11648/j.jfns.20200803.11 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 43

Author(s):

Badasa Rata Jalata

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Northern Ethiopia ◽

Bahir Dar ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

City Administration

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Risky Sexual Behaviours Among in-School Youth in Lalibela Town, North Wollo Zone, Amhara Regional Sate, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study Design

Science Journal of Public Health ◽

10.11648/j.sjph.20160401.18 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 57 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Alebel Yaregal Desale

Keyword(s):

Study Design ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sexual Behaviours ◽

Risky Sexual Behaviours ◽

North Wollo ◽

School Youth

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Prevalence of Stunting and Associated Factors among public Primary School pupils of Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia: School-Based Cross-Sectional Study

10.1101/756239 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Getasew Mulat Bantie ◽

Kidist Hailu Akenew ◽

Mahlet Tilahun Belete ◽

Eyerusalem Teshome Tena ◽

Genet Gebreselasie Gebretsadik ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary School ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Bahir Dar ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Primary School Pupils ◽

Public Primary School ◽

Height For Age

ABSTRACTBackgroundStunting is a well-established pupils-health indicator of chronic malnutrition which reliably gives a picture of the past nutritional history and the prevailing environmental and socioeconomic circumstances.ObjectiveThe prevalence of stunting and associated factors among public primary school pupils of Bahir Dar city.MethodA cross-sectional study was carried out from March to June 2019. Data were coded and entered into Epi-Data and exported to SPSS. Then, Anthropometric data were converted into height for age Z-scores to determine the pupils stunting outcomes using WHO Anthro-Plus software. Then, the final analysis was done by SPSS version 20 software. Anthropometric measurements determined the proportion of stunting (z-score of height for age less than minus two standard deviations from WHO Anthro-plus software output). A simple logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated between the independent variables and the dependent variable at a 95% confidence level and p-value <0.05.Results370 primary school pupils were included in the study with the mean age of 121.84(± 26.67) months. About 51.6% of the pupils were females. The total prevalence of stunting was 15.13% (95%CI; 11%, 19%). The burden of stunting was higher in the age group of greater than 132 months. Pupil’s age ≥132 months (AOR=15.6; 95%CI; 3.31, 73.45; p-value<0.001) and male pupils (AOR=7.07; 95%CI: 2.51, 19.89; p-value<0.0002) were significantly associated with stunting.ConclusionThe prevalence of stunting was relatively lower than the regional estimated stunting level. However, this result is also very significant figure to get critical attention. Pupil’s age ≥ 132 months and male sex were significantly associated with stunting.

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