scholarly journals Prevalence of Wasting and its Associated Factors among Children age from 6-59 Months in Debre Tabor Town Amhara Region of Ethiopia 2019: A Multi-center Community-based Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bisrat Dessie Getu ◽  
Nigusie Selomon Tibebu ◽  
Kefyalew Amogne Azanaw ◽  
Libsuye Yalgaw Zimamu ◽  
Gashaw Mekete Adal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
First Birth ◽  
Wealth Status ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Wealth ◽  
Debre Tabor

Abstract Introduction: Wasting is acute malnutrition that has harmful short-term consequences for children and it is determined by inadequate diet. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of wasting among children age 6-59 months at Debre Tabor town Ethiopia, 2019.Method: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on wasting using simple and systematic random sampling. A sample of 436participants completed a questionnaire designed for the study. The questionnaire was coded and entered into Epi info version 7.2.0.1 and exported to SPSS 20.0 for data analysis. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to compute family wealth status. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were done to see which independent variables have an association with the dependent variable, and a P value of less than 0.05 was considered as significant at 95% CI.Results: The result revealed that wasting for children age 6-59 months was 6.2 %( 95% CI 3.9%-8.5 %,). Children with the age group of 6-11 months were 4.3 times more likely to have wasted than those age group of 24-59 months [AOR: 4.3; 95% CI: 1.5–12.5]. Similarly, parents who have poor wealth status in their family are 3.1 times more likely to have wasted children than those who have rich wealth status in their family [AOR: 3.1 (1.01–9.35)]. Mothers who gave first birth at the age group of 20-25 years of age were 4.3 times more likely to have wasted children than those who gave birth at an age group of greater than 30 years [AOR: (4.3(1.56-12.5)].Conclusion: Undernutrition especially wasting is still an important public health problem in children with an age group of 6-59 months. Age of the child, wealth status of the family, and giving the first birth before 20 years of age were significantly associated with wasting. Therefore, family wealth status should be modified, create awareness to the mothers regarding maternal and child health care and responsible bodies should be designed for further nutritional intervention programs.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practice to prevent COVID-19 and its associated factors among pregnant women in Debre Tabor Town Northwest Ethiopia, a community-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alemu Degu Ayele ◽  
Gedefaye Nibret Mihretie ◽  
Habtamu Gebrehana Belay ◽  
Adanech Getie Teffera ◽  
Bekalu Getnet Kassa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Antiviral Treatment ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Debre Tabor ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease is now a global concern with the non-availability of antiviral treatment and attacks all groups of the population. Hence, applying preventive measures is the most critical intervention to control the infection. Pregnant women are particularly susceptible to respiratory pathogens because of their immunosuppressive state and physiological adaptive change during pregnancy. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess knowledge and practice to prevent coronavirus disease and its associated factors among pregnant women in Debre Tabor Town. Methods Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 participants from May 25–June 15, 2020. A simple random sampling technique was employed. Data were collected by face-to-face interview using a structured and pre-tested questionnaire and analysis using SPSS version 23. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis was carried out and p-value < 0.05 at 95% CI were considered as statistically significant. Results Overall 46.8 and 47.6% of women were knowledgeable and had good practice to prevent coronavirus respectively. Women’s age (15–24 years) (AOR = 4.85, 95% CI: 1.34–5.42), educational status (AOR:3.70; 95% CI: 1.16–5.40) being civil servant (AOR:2.84; 95% CI: 1.55–5.21), wanted pregnancy (AOR:3.37; 95% CI: 1.20–9.45), antenatal care follow-up (AOR:2.07; 95% CI: 1.03–4.13) were significantly associated with COVID-19 knowledge, whereas educational status (AOR:3.78; 95% CI: 1.19–5.11), number of children (AOR:2.89; 95% CI: 1.29–6.45) and knowledge (AOR:8.42;95% CI: 4.50–15.85), were also found to be statistically significant with practice. Conclusions Most of the participants had poor knowledge and inappropriate practice. Increasing health education programs via different media, coordinated and combined efforts of authorities and all individuals will be needed to battles the spread of the infection.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Vasectomy and its Associated Factors Among Married Men in Debre Tabor Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A community Based Cross-sectional Study.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alemu Degu Ayele ◽  
Fentahun Yenealem Beyene ◽  
Bekalu Getnet Kassa ◽  
Gedefaye Nibret Mihretie
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression ◽  
Married Men ◽  
Debre Tabor

Abstract Background: - Even though vasectomy is one of the safest, simple and most effective family planning methods available for men, it is one of the least used contraceptive methods in developing world including Ethiopia. The main reason for low level use may be low knowledge about vasectomy among men. This study was therefore designed to assess knowledge of vasectomy and its associated factors among married men in Debre Tabor Town.Methods: - A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 418 married men from December 05 - 25, 2019. Simple random sampling technique was employed. Data was collected by face to face interview using structured and pre-tested questionnaire. Data was entered using Epi- Data version 4.2 and analyzed by SPSS version 23. The association between variables was analyzed using bivariable and multivariable logistic regression model. Finally variables having p-value < 0.05 at 95% CI were considered as statistically significant. Results: A total of 418 participants were included with response rate of 98.8%. The mean age of participant was 38.06 (SD± 6.873) years. About 60.5% of men had ever heard about vasectomy. Men mentioned health care providers as main source of information. Among those who had ever heard, only 58.8% defined vasectomy correctly. About 25.6% equated vasectomy with castration and about 15.6% described as “it is making the man impotent. In this study, only 38.5% of men were knowledgeable about vasectomy. Multivariable logistic regression showed that completing secondary education (AOR= 4.70, 95% CI: 1.26--17.55), attending college and above (AOR=8.36, 95% CI: 2.41-28.97)), having 4 or more alive children (AOR=0.51, 95% CI: 0.29-0.89) and positive attitude (AOR= 2.47, 95% CI: 1.58-3.86) were significantly associated with knowledge of vasectomy. Conclusions: In this study level of knowledge of married men about vasectomy was low. Educational status, number of children and attitude were statistically significant with men knowledge about vasectomy. Emphasis should be given on improving the educational status of men to improve their knowledge, and positively changing the men upbringing culture right from their childhood which will also improve their attitude towards vasectomy in the future.

scholarly journals Underweight and Its Associated Factors Among Children 6–59 Months of Age in Debre Tabor Town, Amhara Region of Ethiopia, 2019: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 469-476
Author(s):  
Nigusie Selomon Tibebu ◽  
Tigabu Dessie Emiru ◽  
Chalie Marew Tiruneh ◽  
Bisrat Dessie Getu ◽  
Kefyalew Amogne Azanaw
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Debre Tabor

scholarly journals Low prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children aged 1–9 years in rural communities of Metema District, Northwest Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kessete Ayelgn ◽  
Tadesse Guadu ◽  
Atalay Getachew
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Active Trachoma ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background Trachoma is an infectious disease of the eye caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and transmitted via contact with eye discharge from infected persons and leading to blindness worldwide. Children less than 9 years of age affected more seriously. The disease is common where access to water and sanitation are limited. Objective To determine the prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children aged 1–9 years in rural communities of Metema District, West Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia. Method A community based cross-sectional study design was used to collect data from 792 children aged 1–9 years old in Metema district from April to May 2018. Multistage sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Pretested interviewer-administered structured questionnaire and eye examination using binocular loupe to differentiate trachoma cases was the data collection methods and tools. The bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression model was employed for analysis. P-value < 0.05 was considered to declare statistical significance. Results A total of 752 children aged l-9 years were enrolled in this study with response rate of 94.9%. The overall prevalence of active trachoma among the study participants was 11.8% (95% CI, 9.5–13.9). Unprotected source of water (AOR = 4.7; 95% CI: 2.5–8.9), lower household water consumption (AOR = 2.8; 95% CI: 1.3–6.0), improper latrine utilization (AOR = 3.2; 95% CI: 1.5–6.7), and frequency of face washing once per day (AOR = 5.3; 95% CI: 1.2–26.6) were the factors significantly associated with active trachoma. Conclusion The current study revealed a lower overall prevalence of active trachoma (11.8%) than the WHO threshold prevalence (20%) used to declare it as a severe public health problem. All residents and health professional should collaborate on trachoma prevention by implementing the WHO SAFE strategy- surgery for trichiasis, antibiotics, facial cleanliness and environmental improvement for further trachoma elimination.

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