scholarly journals Prevalence and Factors Associated with Enuresis among Children in Adama City, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Nuru Hassen ◽  
Tolessa Daniel ◽  
Mannekhulihe Ephrem
Keyword(s):  
Factors Associated ◽  
Regional State

scholarly journals Prevalence and Factors Associated with Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) among Presumptive MDR-TB Patients in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kibriti Mehari ◽  
Tsehaye Asmelash ◽  
Haftamu Hailekiros ◽  
Tewolde Wubayehu ◽  
Hagos Godefay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Sputum Smear ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Crude Odds Ratio ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Regional State ◽  
Mdr Tb

Background. Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major public health problems. There are alarming reports of increasing multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MTR-TB) from various parts of the globe, including Ethiopia. This study was designed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with MDR-TB among presumptive MDR-TB cases in Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Tigray Regional State from 2015 to 2016. Two hundred sputum samples were collected, transported, processed using 2% N-acetyl-L-cysteine-sodium hydroxide, and cultured in LJ medium. Besides, the microscopic examination was performed after ZN staining. Moreover, drug susceptibility test was done using molecular line probe assay. Descriptive statistics and binary and multivariable logistic regression were done. A statistical test was regarded as significant when the P value was <0.05. Results. The prevalence of MDR-TB was found to be 18.5%. About one-fourth (26.5%) of the study participants had sputum smear positive for acid-fast bacilli (AFB). TB culture was positive in 37% of the samples, and rifampicin mono-resistant cases accounted for 3.5% of the presumptive MDR-TB cases. Three (1.5%) were new MDR-TB cases, while the rest had been treated previously for TB. Most (63.5%) of the MDR-TB cases were from 15 to 44 years of age. Age was associated with MDR-TB with a crude odds ratio of 1.06 (CI: 1.02–1.10) and adjusted odds ratio of 1.06 (CI: 1.00–1.11). Conclusions. The prevalence of MDR-TB was found to be high. Preventive measures should be taken to prevent the transmission of MDR-TB in the community.

scholarly journals Factors associated with unintentional injury among the paediatric age population in the hospitals of Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. S55-S59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bewket Tadesse Tiruneh ◽  
Berhanu Boru Bifftu ◽  
Degefaye Zelalem Anlay ◽  
Yeshaneh Seyume Yismaw ◽  
Elni Tesfaye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Unintentional Injury ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Regional State ◽  
Paediatric Age

Factors associated with practicing evidence-based medicine among medical interns in Amhara regional state teaching hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Delelegn Emwodew ◽  
Tesfahun Melese ◽  
Adamu Takele ◽  
Nebiyu Mesfine
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Evidence Based Medicine ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Regional State ◽  
Medical Interns ◽  
Based Medicine

Abstract Background Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is an essential component of modern medical practice and crucial for patient safety and high-quality healthcare services. The purpose of this study is to assess the factors associated with practicing EBM among medical interns in Amhara regional state teaching hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods An institution based cross-sectional survey was conducted from March to April, 2020. Simple random sampling with proportional allocation was used. A total of 403 medical interns were included in the study. The data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire. Data were coded and entered in to Epi info 8.1 then exported to and analyzed by using SPSS 20.1. Multivariable logistic regression analysis method was used to identify the factors associated with the practice of EBM. Results From the total of 403 medical interns, 48.4% had good practices towards EBM. EBM knowledge, attitude towards EBM, ability to critically appraise evidence and having sufficient time to search for evidence were the factors significantly associated with EBM practice. Conclusion Medical interns have limited practice of integrating scientific evidence in to clinical practice. There is a need to setup EBM journal club, which helps to increase awareness and use of evidence, as well as assist medical interns and other clinical staffs to ensure the correct application of EBM in to clinical practice.

scholarly journals Post-Cesarean Section Maternal Health Outcome and its Determinants in Tigray Regional State, North Ethiopia.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mebrahtu Abay ◽  
Welay Gebremariam ◽  
Mirkuzie Woldie Kurie ◽  
Haileselassie Berhane ◽  
Abraham Mengstu
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Maternal Outcome ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Regional State ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Referral Status

Abstract Back ground Cesarean section rate is increasing worldwide. However, the World Health Organization has declared that there is insufficient information on maternal outcome following cesarean section for decision making.Objective The aim of this study was to assess post cesarean section maternal outcome and its associated factors availing evidence for practice and policy.Methods Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among 357 mothers who underwent cesarean section in six selected public general hospitals of Tigray regional State, Ethiopia. Mothers were followed for the duration of post-operative period until they became safe for discharge. The maternal outcomes were categorized into either adverse or good outcomes depending on whether mothers develop any cesarean section related morbidity or not. Logistic regression model was constructed to determine the AOR and 95% CI of independent factors associated with maternal outcome following cesarean section.Results The proportion of adverse maternal outcome was 19.3% with 95% CI of (15.7% -23.8%). Route of anesthesia administration (AOR = 0.296, 95% CI: 0.126 - 0.695) and referral status (AOR = 0.371, 95%CI: 0.214 - 0.641) were statistically significant factors associated with maternal outcome following cesarean section.Conclusion There was high proportion of adverse maternal outcome. General anesthesia and referral from lower health facilities were associated with higher risk of post-CS adverse maternal outcome. Equipping lower level health facilities with the human and material capacity for timely detection of CS indications and provision of cesarean section services could decrease the number of referrals and subsequent delays that lead to adverse maternal outcome.

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