scholarly journals Mobile Phone-Based Teleconsultation Service Utilization and Associated Factors Among Healthcare Professionals in Primary Hospitals of West Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mequanint Nakachew Kasie ◽  
Habtamu Alganeh Guadie ◽  
Kassahun Dessie Gashu
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Teleconsultation with a mobile phone is one form of telemedicine which can be easily practiced since most healthcare professionals own mobile phone. Many patients are forced to wait for a while before they get to see a specialist. Patients also forced unnecessary transport and lost their time and money during the referral process. Therefore this study aims to determine the level of mobile phone-based teleconsultation service utilization and identify associated factors among healthcare professionals in primary hospitals. Methods: Institutional-based cross-sectional study design was employed. A structured, pre-tested questionnaire was used for data collection. Binary logistic regression has been used to assess factors associated with the outcome variable. Result: A total of 388 healthcare professionals (92% response rate) were involved in the study from 8 primary hospitals. Mobile phone-based teleconsultation service utilization was found 106(27.3%). Healthcare professionals who had good knowledge of teleconsultation were 6.6 times (AOR=6.6, 95%CI: 1.46-29.93) and those who perceive teleconsultation as useful were 7.2 times (AOR= 7.2, 95% CI: 2.036-25.589) more likely to utilize mobile phone-based teleconsultation service than their counterparts. Conclusion: The finding has shown that healthcare professionals’ level of mobile phone-based teleconsultation service utilization was low. Internet connectivity, participants’ knowledge towards teleconsultation, perceived usefulness, and peer influence were found to be significantly associated with mobile phone-based teleconsultation service utilization in primary hospitals.

scholarly journals Food Safety Practice and Associated Factors among Meat Handlers in Gondar Town: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Dawit Getachew Yenealem ◽  
Walelegn Worku Yallew ◽  
Shafi Abdulmajid
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Food Handling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Gondar Town ◽  
Butcher Shops

Introduction. Animal sources of foods (ASF), including meat, are a source of high-quality nutrients. However, meat composition makes it an ideal medium for the growth of a good number of microorganisms. Around 600 million foodborne illnesses and 420000 deaths occur each year due to poor food handling practice. Thus, probing into meat handling practice will be an insatiable input for the intervention. This study aims to investigate the level of meat handling practice and associated factors among meat handlers in butcheries in Gondar town, Ethiopia. Method. The study was a community-based cross-sectional study among butcher shops in Gondar town from April 20 to 30, 2019. Data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire by trained data collectors among 214 meat handlers from butcher shops. Multivariable logistic regression analysis with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was used to identify the factors significantly associated with a good level of meat handling practice. Result. More than half of the meat handlers 66.4% (95% CI: (59.8, 72.4)) in butcher shops had a good level of meat handling practice. Level of attitude (AOR = 4.45; 95% CI, 2.09–9.43) and knowledge (AOR = 2.04; 95% CI, 1.09–3.82) were significantly associated with a good level of meat handling practice. The majority of respondents wash their hands after disposing garbage (91.6%) with less vigilance after smoking, sneezing, or coughing (64.0%). Conclusion. The study revealed that the level of food handling practice was unsatisfactory among meat handlers. This result is a testimony to the prevailing potential risk faced by consumers due to the disregarding of hygienic behaviors by food handlers. Considering attitude and knowledge are associated with the outcome variable, investing time on behavioral change activities that will contribute to the improvement of meat handler’s attitude & practice, primarily focusing on reducing working while ill is essential. Therefore, much supervisory and coaching work will be expected from local health departments & regulatory bodies.

scholarly journals Childhood stunting and associated factors among irrigation and non-irrigation user northwest, Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Balew Sema ◽  
Muluken Azage ◽  
Mulat Tirfie
Keyword(s):  
Significant Variation ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Antenatal Visit ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Childhood Stunting

Abstract Background Stunting is a critical public health problem of developing countries like Ethiopia. Different interventions like irrigation activity have been carried out by the government of Ethiopia to improve the nutritional status of the community. However, there is scanty of data on childhood stunting and its associated factors between irrigation user and non-irrigation user. Objective To assess the magnitude of childhood stunting and its associated factors between irrigation and non-irrigation user in North Mecha District, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods A community-based comparative cross-sectional study design was employed from October to November 2019. A systematic sampling was used to draw mothers with children age 6–59 months (582 irrigated and 582 non- irrigated household users). Data were collected using questionnaire and anthropometric measurement tools. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify the predictors of stunting. Adjusted odds ratios with 95% CI were used to determine the degree of association between independent and outcome variable. A-p-value < 0.05 was used as cutoff point to declare statistically significant variables with the outcome variable. Results The prevalence of childhood stunting (6–59 months) among irrigation users [32.8% at 95%CI [29.1%-36.7%]] was slightly lower than non-users [40.2% at 95%CI [[36.3%-44.2%]]]. However, the difference did not show significant variation. The odds of childhood stunting were higher among a child from a mother had no antenatal visit, a child whose age was between 12 and 47 months, a child from a mother who did not use water and soap always for washing hands, and a child who had fever. Conclusion The prevalence of childhood stunting was high and did not show significant variation between irrigation and non-irrigation users. A child from mother had no antenatal visit, whose age was between 12 and 47 months, a mother who did not use water and soap always for washing hands, and who had fever were factors associated with higher child stunting. Thus, the identified modifiable factors should be strengthened to reduce stunting.

scholarly journals Post-abortion Family Planning Utilization and Associated Factors among Women Seeking Abortion Service:  Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dereje Woldemichael ◽  
Gebi Agero ◽  
Aman Jima ◽  
Bedasa Woldemichael
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Abortion Service ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Post Abortion

Abstract Background: Ethiopia is one of the developing countries with a high prevalence of unintended pregnancy and unsafe abortion. The aim of this study was to assess the utilization of post-abortion family planning and associated factors among women seeking abortion service in Asella Town health facilities, 2019. Methods: A facility based cross-sectional study design was conducted among women who came for abortion service from July 15 to October 15, 2019. Two hundred seventy-six participants were included using systematic random sampling technique. Both descriptive and logistic regression analyses were conducted. In multivariate analysis, variables which had a p-value < 0.05 was considered as significantly associated with the outcome variable. Results: Postabortion family planning utilization among study participants was 146 (53.7%) (95% CI=47.4, 59.2). Formal education (AOR=4.45: 95% CI: (1.18, 16.74)), previous history of abortion (AOR=0.35; 95% CI: (0.14, 0.85)), positive attitude to towards family planning (AOR=2.62; 95% CI: (1.09, 6.27)) and counseled on post abortion family planning utilization (AOR=3.12; 95% CI: (1.30, 7.51)) were significantly associated with post abortion family planning utilization. Conclusions: In this study, nearly fifty percent of the respondents did not utilize Postabortion Family Planning (PAFP). Educational status, history of pervious abortion, a decision when to have a child, attitude toward PAFP utilization and counseling about PAFP were significantly associated with post-abortion family planning utilization. The health care providers who give abortion service should give counseling for all women who get abortion service. More accents should be given to misperception of PAFP to change the negative attitude of utilization of PAFP.

scholarly journals Post-Abortion Family Planning Utilization and Associated Factors Among Women Seeking Abortion Service: Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dereje Woldemichael ◽  
Gabi Agaro ◽  
Aman Jima ◽  
Bedasa Woldemichael
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Abortion Service ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Post Abortion

Abstract Background - Ethiopia is one of the countries which suffer with highest unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortion. The aim of this study was to assess the utilization of post-abortion family planning and associated factors among women seeking abortion service in Asella town health facilities 2019.Methods: A facility based cross-sectional study design was conducted among women who came for abortion service from July 15 to October 15, 2019. Two hundred seventy-six participants were included using systematic random sampling technique. Both descriptive and logistic regression analysis were conducted. In multivariate analysis, variables which had p-value < 0.05 was considered as significantly associated with the outcome variable. Results: Postabortion family planning utilization among study participants was 146 (53.7%) (95% CI=47.4, 59.2). Formal education (AOR=4.45: 95% CI: (1.18, 16.74) , previous history of abortion (AOR=0.35; 95% CI: (0.14, 0.85), positive attitude (AOR=2.62; 95% CI: (1.09, 6.27), counseled on post abortion family planning utilization (AOR=3.12; 95% CI: (1.30, 7.51) were significantly associated with post abortion family planning utilization.Conclusions: In this study, nearly fifty percent of the respondents did not utilize Postabortion Family Planning (PAFP). Educational status, history of pervious abortion, decision when to have a child, attitude toward PAFP utilization and counseling about PAFP were significantly associated with post-abortion family planning use. The health care providers who give abortion service should give counseling for all women who get abortion service. More accents should be given to misperception of PAFP to change the negative attitude of utilization of PAFP.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Early Postnatal-Care Service Utilization and Its Associated Factors among Mothers in Hawassa Zuria District, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Shambel Yoseph ◽  
Azmach Dache ◽  
Aregahegn Dona
Keyword(s):  
Service Utilization ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Regional State

Background. A postnatal care given after childbirth is a critical care to promote health and to prevent complications of the mother and newborn. However, utilization of this service is low in Ethiopia, and little is known about its coverage and determinants. Thus, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of early postnatal-care service utilization and its associated factors among mothers in Hawassa Zuria district, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted from 20 February to 20 March 2020 in Hawassa Zuria District among randomly selected 320 mothers. Data were collected by using interviewer-administered structured questionnaires. Data entered were into Epi data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 26 for analysis. Descriptive, bivariable, and multivariable logistic regression analysis with odds ratio and 95% confidence interval were conducted. A P value <0.05 was considered a statistically significant association. Finally, the results were presented by texts, tables, and figures. Result. The prevalence of early postnatal-care service utilization was 29.7% (95% CI = 24.7, 35.5). Age below 25 years [AOR = 3.2 (95% CI = 1.37, 7.48)], having planned and supported pregnancy for last birth [AOR = 2.2 (95% CI = 1.13, 4.38)], having information about obstetric danger signs [AOR = 2.1 (95% CI = 1.25, 3.78)], and having positive attitude on use postnatal services [AOR = 3.5 (95% CI = 1.94, 6.32)] were factors associated with early postnatal-care utilization. Conclusion. The finding revealed that early postnatal-care utilization in the study area was low. Strengthening family planning services, giving information on obstetrics danger signs, and creating awareness about postnatal care will improve uptake of the service in a timely manner.

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