Prevalence and Assessment of Knowledge and Practice Towards Hypertension among Bahir Dar City Communities, 2016: A Community Based Cross-Sectional Study

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.

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Exclusive breastfeeding practice and associated factors among first-time mothers in Bahir Dar city, North West Ethiopia: A community based cross sectional study

Heliyon ◽

10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04732 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (9) ◽

pp. e04732

Author(s):

Tilksew Ayalew

Keyword(s):

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Bahir Dar ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

North West ◽

North West Ethiopia ◽

First Time ◽

Breastfeeding Practice

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Prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus and associated factors among adult residents of Bahir Dar city, northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030158 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (10) ◽

pp. e030158 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Getasew Mulat Bantie ◽

Achenef Almaw Wondaye ◽

Efrem Beru Arike ◽

Mesfin Tenagne Melaku ◽

Simegnew Tilaneh Ejigu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Family History ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Northwest Ethiopia ◽

Undiagnosed Diabetes ◽

Bahir Dar ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

History Of ◽

Undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus

ObjectiveTo assess the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus (DM) and associated factors among adult inhabitants of Bahir Dar city, northwest Ethiopia.DesignA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on adults (n=607) of Bahir Dar city from 10 March to 20 May 2018.MeasurementsData were collected using structured interviewer-administered questionnaire, and anthropometric measurements were taken from each participant. Fasting blood sugar (FBS) level was determined by samples taken early in the morning and readings of FBS≥126 mg/dL were classified as diabetes. The multivariate logistic regression model was fitted to identify the predictors of undiagnosed DM; adjusted OR (AOR) with a 95% CI was computed to assess the strength of associations.ResultThe study revealed that the prevalence of undiagnosed DM was 10.2% with 95% CI 7.9 to 12.9. Ever checked blood glucose level (AOR=1.91, 95% CI 1.03 to 3.51), don’t know the symptoms of diabetes (AOR=2.06, 95% CI 1.08 to 3.89), family history of DM (AOR=2.5, 95% CI 1.21 to 5.18) and body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2(AOR=1.98, 95% CI 1.09 to 3.60) were factors associated with undiagnosed DM.ConclusionThe magnitude of undiagnosed diabetes was high. Family history of DM, ever checked blood glucose level, don’t know about the symptoms of diabetes and overweight BMI were predictors of undiagnosed DM. Hence, screening and treatment are mandatory for high-risk groups. In addition, this study suggests frequent screening for those with family history and awareness creating about the disease for early detection and treatment.

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