scholarly journals Chronic diseases multi-morbidity among adult patients at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Endrias Markos Woldesemayat ◽  
Andargachew Kassa ◽  
Taye Gari ◽  
Mesay Hailu Dangisso
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Hawassa University

scholarly journals Chronic Diseases Multimorbidity among Adult People Living with HIV at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Southern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Endrias Markos Woldesemayat
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
The Body ◽  
Noncommunicable Disease ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hawassa University

Background. Due to the wide implementation of antiretroviral therapy (ART), people living with HIV (PLWHIV) are now living longer. This increased the risk of developing noncommunicable chronic diseases (NCCDs) among them. Objective. We aimed to describe prevalence of NCCDs multimorbidity among PLWHIV at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (HUCSH). Method. In April 2016, institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among PLWHIV, aged≥18 years at the ART unit of HUCSH. A nurse working in the ART unit interviewed patients and reviewed medical records. Data on the NCCDs and its risk factors were obtained. List of diseases considered in this study were arthritis, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, congestive heart failure (CHF), rheumatic heart diseases (RHD), chronic bronchitis, asthma, and cancer. Results. More than half of the respondents (196) had at least one of the NCCDs and 34 (8.9%) had multimorbidity. The main system of the body affected were the musculoskeletal system, 146 (38.2%) and respiratory system, 46 (12.0%). There was no significant difference in the prevalence of individual NCCDs by gender. Patients aged above 44 years, patients with ART duration of at least 6 years, and patients with higher CD4 counts had increased odds of having any one of the NCCDs. Multimorbidity patients with a longer ART duration had an increased risk. Conclusion. The prevalence of NCCD multimorbidity among PLWHIV was high. Monitoring the occurrence of NCCDs among PLWHIV and noncommunicable disease care is recommended.

scholarly journals Salmonella and Shigella and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles among adult patients with complaints of diarrhea at Hawassa comprehensive specialized hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 205031212110009
Author(s):  
Kassahun Abera ◽  
Tariku Lambiyo Anticho ◽  
Musa Mohammed Ali
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Susceptibility ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Shigella Species ◽  
Salmonella Serovars ◽  
Susceptibility Profiles ◽  
Hawassa University

Introduction: Diarrhea is one of the public health important diseases in developing countries. Among the causative agents of diarrhea, Salmonella serovars and Shigella species continue to play a major role in resource-limited countries. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of Salmonella and Shigella, risk factors, and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles among adult patients with complaints of diarrhea. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among adult patients with complaints of diarrhea at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from March 2019 to November 2019. A structured questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic, behavioral, and environmental characteristics of participants. Fecal samples were inoculated onto Selenite F broth and Xylose Lysine Dextrose media to isolate Salmonella serovars and Shigella species. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed by the Kirby-Bauer method. Data were analyzed by SPSS computer software version 20. Bivariate and multivariable analysis was used to determine the association between dependent and independent variables. Results: The overall prevalence of Salmonella serovars and Shigella species was 8.6% with 95% confidence interval (3.2–13.8). Participant those who do not wash their hands were three times more likely to be infected with Salmonella and Shigella ( p < 0.001) than their counterparts. Participants who consume uncooked food had about two times the chance to be infected with Salmonella and Shigella ( p < 0.001) than their counterparts. All serovars of Salmonella and serotypes of Shigella were resistant to ampicillin. Conclusion: In this study, relatively a high prevalence of Salmonella serovars and Shigella species was found among adult patients with complaints of diarrhea at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Consuming uncooked food and not washing hands were significantly associated with the prevalence of Salmonella and Shigella.

scholarly journals Prevalence of group B streptococcus among pregnant women and newborns at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Musa Mohammed Ali ◽  
Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel ◽  
Daniel Asrat Woldetsadik ◽  
Tolossa Eticha Chaka ◽  
Demissie Assegu Fenta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Group B Streptococcus ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Group B ◽  
Hawassa University

scholarly journals Determinants of stillbirths among women who gave birth at Hawassa university comprehensive specialized hospital, Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia 2019: a case-control study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rekiku Fikre ◽  
Samuel Ejeta ◽  
Taye Gari ◽  
Akalewold Alemayhu
Keyword(s):  
Case Control Study ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Obstructed Labor ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Prolonged Labor ◽  
Hawassa University ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Background Globally over 2.6 million pregnancy ends with stillbirth annually. Despite this fact, only a few sherds of evidence were available about factors associated with stillbirth in Ethiopia. Therefore, the study aimed to spot factors related to stillbirth among women who gave birth at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Hawassa, Sidama Ethiopia, 2019. Methods Facility-based unmatched case-control study was conducted at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Cases were selected using simple random sampling technique and controls were recruited to the study consecutively after every case selection with case to control ratio of 1 to 3. Data were coded and entered into Epi-data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 24 for analysis. Results A total of 106 cases and 318 controls were included in the study. Number of antenatal care visit [AOR = 0.38, 95% CI (0.15, 0.95)], lack of partograph utilization [AOR = 4.1 95% CI (2.04, 10.5)], prolonged labor [AOR = 6.5, 95% CI (2.9, 14.4)], obstructed labor [AOR = 3.5, 95% CI (1.5, 9.4)], and congenital defect [AOR = 9.7, 95% CI (4.08, 23.0)] were significantly associated with stillbirth. Conclusion Absence of partograph utilization, prolonged labor, obstructed labor, antepartum hemorrhage and congenital anomaly were found to have positive association with stillbirth.

The effects of health coaching on adult patients with chronic diseases: A systematic review

2014 ◽  
Vol 97 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsi Kivelä ◽  
Satu Elo ◽  
Helvi Kyngäs ◽  
Maria Kääriäinen
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Health Coaching ◽  
Adult Patients

scholarly journals Magnitude of Severe Acute Maternal Morbidity and Associated Factors Related to Abortion: A Cross-Sectional Study in Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia, 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Mequanent Tariku
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Morbidity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Near Miss ◽  
World Health ◽  
Maternal Near Miss ◽  
Delayed Presentation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Severe Acute Maternal Morbidity ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Hawassa University

Background. Abortion-related mortality is decreasing, but the complication is still causing a significant morbidity to mothers especially in developing countries. Recently, suitable criteria to assess maternal near miss for sub-Saharan countries were adapted in harmony with the previous World Health Organization near-miss criteria. The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of severe acute maternal morbidity and associated factors related to abortion in Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. Method. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 337 women who sought abortion services at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from January 1 to October 30, 2019. The participants were selected conveniently. Data was collected by using prospective morbidity methodology with pretested anonymous structured English questionnaire. The collected data were then entered into SPSS version 20 for analysis. Variables with p value ≤ 0.2 in the bivariate analysis, not collinear, were entered to multivariable regression. The strength of association is presented by odds ratio and 95% confidence interval. p value less than 0.05 was used as a cut-off point to determine statistically significant association. Results. The magnitude of severe acute maternal morbidity and maternal near miss is found to be 35.6 and 17.7%, respectively. Factors significantly associated with severe acute maternal morbidity were as follows: women uneducated (AOR: 3.02; 95% CI 1.24-7.33), second-trimester pregnancy (1.89-9.14), and delayed presentation (AOR: 4.32, 95% CI 1.76-10.59). Conclusion. Severe acute maternal morbidity and maternal near miss related to abortion are high despite the availability of safe termination. Near-miss cases could be better traced by using reasonably adapted World Health Organization near-miss criteria for sub-Saharan countries. Lack of education, increased gestational age, and delayed presentation had increased severe acute maternal morbidity associated with abortion which may need further education on health care seeking culture of the community.

scholarly journals Empowering Patients Living With Chronic Conditions Using Video as an Educational Tool: Scoping Review

10.2196/26427 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. e26427
Author(s):  
Olga Navarro ◽  
Marta Escrivá ◽  
Raquel Faubel ◽  
Vicente Traver
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Educational Videos ◽  
Educational Potential

Background Video is used daily for various purposes, such as leisure, culture, and even learning. Currently, video is a tool that is available to a large part of the population and is simple to use. This audio-visual format has many advantages such as its low cost, speed of dissemination, and possible interaction between users. For these reasons, it is a tool with high dissemination and educational potential, which could be used in the field of health for learning about and management of chronic diseases by adult patients. Objective The following review determines whether the use of health educational videos by adult patients with chronic diseases is effective for their self-management according to the literature. Methods An electronic literature search of the PubMed, CINAHL, and MEDLINE (via the EBSCOhost platform) databases up to April 2020 was conducted. The systematic scoping review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) methodology. Results After reviewing 1427 articles, 12 were selected as the most consistent with the proposed inclusion criteria. After their review, it was found that the studies showed that video is effective as a tool for improving care related to chronic diseases. Conclusions Video is effective in improving the care and quality of life for patients with chronic diseases, whether the initiative for using video came from their health care professionals or themselves.

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