Prevalence and associated factors for rural households food insecurity in selected districts of east Gojjam zone, northern Ethiopia: cross-sectional study

ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the magnitude of preterm neonatal mortality in hospitals and associated factors in northern Ethiopia.DesignInstitutional-based cross-sectional study.SettingComprehensive specialised hospitals in the Tigray region, northern Ethiopia.ParticipantsPreterm neonates admitted in Ayder and Aksum comprehensive specialised hospitalsPrimary outcomeMagnitude of preterm neonatal mortality.Secondary outcomeFactors associated with preterm neonatal mortalityResultThis study was conducted from 1 April 2019 to 15 May 2019 among 336 participants with a response rate of 96.8%. The magnitude of preterm neonatal mortality was 28.6% (95% CI: 24.0 to 33.7). In multivariable logistic regression, respiratory distress syndrome (adjusted odd ratio (AOR)=2.85; 95% CI: 1.35 to 6.00), apnoea of prematurity (AOR=5.45; 95% CI: 1.32 to 22.5), nulli parity (AOR=3.63; 95% CI: 1.59 to 8.24) and grand parity (AOR=3.21; 95% CI: 1.04 to 9.94) were significant factors associated with preterm neonatal mortality. However, receiving Kangaroo mother care (AOR=0.08; 95% CI: 0.03 to 0.20) and feeding initiated during hospitalisation (AOR=0.07; 95% CI: 0.03 to 0.15) were protective against preterm neonatal mortality.ConclusionsThe magnitude of preterm neonatal mortality in hospitals was still high. Interventions geared towards curbing preterm in-hospital neonatal mortality should strengthen early diagnosis and treatment of preterm newborns with respiratory distress syndrome and apnoea of prematurity; while concomitantly reinforcing the implementation of kangaroo care and early feeding initiation is important.

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Foodborne intestinal protozoan infection and associated factors among patients with watery diarrhea in Northern Ethiopia; a cross-sectional study

Journal of Health Population and Nutrition ◽

10.1186/s41043-018-0137-1 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 37 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Birhane Berhe ◽

Gessessew Bugssa ◽

Sena Bayisa ◽

Megbaru Alemu

Keyword(s):

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Watery Diarrhea ◽

Northern Ethiopia ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Intestinal Protozoan ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Protozoan Infection

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Food Insecurity among COVID 19 Patients: A Cross-sectional Study

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ◽

10.1016/j.jand.2021.06.077 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 121 (9) ◽

pp. A29

Author(s):

A. El Shikieri

Keyword(s):

Food Insecurity ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Clinical practice competencies and associated factors among graduating nursing students attending at universities in Northern Ethiopia: institution-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044119 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. e044119

Author(s):

Addisu Getie ◽

Yosief Tsige ◽

Emebet Birhanie ◽

Kenean Getaneh Tlaye ◽

Asmamaw Demis

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Student Interaction ◽

Clinical Instructor ◽

Northern Ethiopia ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Amhara Region ◽

Cross Sectional

ObjectiveTo assess clinical practice competencies and associated factors among graduating nursing students attending public universities found in the Amhara Region, EthiopiaDesignInstitution-based cross-sectional study designSettingThe study was conducted in six universities found in the Amhara Region from February to April 2018.Participants307 graduating nursing students participated. Of these, 173 were male and 134 were females from different ethnic groups; Amhara 145, Oromo 84, Tigris 44 and Gurage 17. Graduating nursing students attending regular degree programmes were included.Outcome measurementsClinical instructor (good vs not good), clinical environment (conducive vs not conducive), assessment method (measurable vs not measurable), clinical staff-student interaction (good vs not good), clinical practice competency (competent vs incompetent).ResultThe study revealed that 33.6% (95% CI 26.3% to 39.41%) of students were clinically competent. Orientation about the objective of clinical practice (adjusted OR, AOR 2.387; 95% CI 1.011 to 5.635), enough time for mentoring during clinical practice (AOR 2.247; 95% CI 1.100 to 4.593). Students followed by instructors during conducting a procedure (AOR 2.655; 95% CI 1.294 to 5.449), assessment checklist during clinical practice (AOR 2.663; 95% CI 1.324 to 5.358), students who were allowed by clinical staffs to perform tasks (AOR 5.858; 95% CI 2.657 to 12.916), clinical instructor factors (AOR 3.051; 95% CI 1.717 to 5.421) and student–staff interaction factors (AOR 2.348; 95% CI (1.337 to 4.124) were statistically significant variables with the level of competency.ConclusionAround one-third of the students were clinically competent. Clinical instructor and staff–student interaction were significantly associated with clinical practice competencies among graduating nursing students. Therefore, designing an appropriate clinical practice protocol that includes improving the supervision of a clinical instructor is important to enhance the clinical practice competency of students.

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Low Back Pain and Associated Factors among Hairdressers in Northern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Pain Research and Management ◽

10.1155/2021/2408413 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Gebrerufael Tsegay Solomon ◽

Berihu Gebremeskel Fisseha ◽

Selam Gezahegn Desalegn ◽

Desalegn Teklemichael Massa

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Job Stress ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Northern Ethiopia ◽

Low Back ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Low back pain is one of the major occupational health problems ranked the highest in terms of years lived with disability, and it has an economic burden on individuals and society in general. Hairdressers are high-risk professionals, but they are usually getting less attention in research and policy actions. The objective of this study is to assess the magnitude and associated factors of low back pain among hairdressers working in female beauty salons of Mekelle, Northern Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was employed from January up to March 2018. A simple random sampling was applied to select 344 participants. Interviewer-administered, pretested, and structured questionnaire was used. Bivariate and multivariate binary logistic regression analyses were performed using SPSS version 23. A p value of <0.05 was used to declare statistical significance. A total of 314 hairdressers participated, with a 91.3% response rate. The study found that the prevalence of low back pain was 47.5% with 95% CI (41.8–53.1). Marital status (AOR: 0.40, 95% CI (0.23–0.71)), awkward posture (AOR: 2.59, 95%CI (1.45–4.63)), working greater than 4 days in a week (AOR: 5.12, 95% CI (1.94–13.70)), the task of washing the client’s hair (AOR: 4.45, 95% CI (1.93–10.26)), having adjustable washing basin (AOR: 0.35, 95% CI (0.18–0.69)), job stress (AOR: 0.45, 95% CI (0.27–0.77)), and job satisfaction (AOR: 0.58, 95% CI (0.34–0.98)) were factors that show a statistically significant association with low back pain. This study found that low back pain is a major health problem among hairdressers. Marital status, awkward postures, working days per week, the task of washing the client’s hair, adjustable washing basin, job stress, and job satisfaction show a strong association with low back pain. The result suggests that effective intervention strategies for low back pain need to include ergonomic improvements and psychosocial and behavioral aspects of the participants.

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