Seroprevalence and risk factors of African horse sickness in mules and donkeys in selected sites of West Amhara Region, Ethiopia

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (19) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulualem Teshome,
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
African Horse Sickness ◽  
Amhara Region

scholarly journals Sero-prevalence and risk factors of African Horse Sickness among donkeys in a highland area of Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-131
Author(s):  
Gichure Mary ◽  
Kitala Philip ◽  
Kihurani David ◽  
Mande John ◽  
Munene Njenga
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
African Horse Sickness ◽  
Highland Area

scholarly journals Moderate incidence of lost follow-up and risk factors among adult HIV patients on second-line ART regimens in Amhara region hospitals, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1-s) ◽  
pp. 52-59
Author(s):  
Ahmed Mohammed ◽  
Saed Abdi ◽  
S Palani ◽  
Nisha Mary Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Cumulative Incidence ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Second Line ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Loss To Follow Up

Background and Objectives: Loss to follow-up is a common problem of most patients on antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia. Second-line antiretroviral therapy is the drug that would be used when the first-line therapy fails.  Thus this study intends to determine the incidence and risk factors of time to losses to follow up among  Human  Immunodeficiency  Virus (HIV) patients on second line regimens of  Antiretroviral Therapy(ART) in Amhara region Hospitals, Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional based retrospective cohort study was conducted in the Amhara region hospitals from February to March 2016. A total of 1246 patient from eight hospitals in Amhara region were selected using simple random sampling method and data were extracted from patient charts.  The log rank test was used to assess presence of significant difference in time to losses to follow among levels of categorical variables. Both bi-variiable and multivariable Cox proportional hazards models were used to identify factors that affect the time to losses to follow up.    Results: The cumulative incidence of loss to follow up was 5.41% over the entire (eight) years of follow-up. The cumulative incidence rates of death and transfer out were 10.99%,10.02 %, respectively. In multivariable Cox regression analysis, ambulatory functional status (AHR=0.1967, 95% CI: 0.049- 0 .794), male gender (AHR=2.135, 95% CI: 1.053- 4.330),  adherence to ART (AHR=0.442, 95% CI: 0.198- 0.989) were significant predictors of time to losses to follow up. The use of 2a, 2e and 2g types of second line regimen reduced the risk of  loss to follow up. Interpretations and Conclusions: The incidence of loss to follow up in Amhara region hospitals was low. Loss to folow up was negatively  associated with female gender, ambulatory  baseline functional status, adherence, & types of second line regimen types. Further research on the effect of  types of drug is recommended by acertaining whether the reduction in loss to follow up  for patients who took drug types of 2a, 2e, and 2g is associaed with improved or worsened health outcomes by trafcking lost patients closely.  

Risk Factors for Visceral Leishmaniasis in a New Epidemic Site in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

2009 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seife Bashaye ◽  
Merce Herrero ◽  
Carmen Cañavate ◽  
Iván Darío Vélez ◽  
Javier Nieto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Visceral Leishmaniasis ◽  
Amhara Region

scholarly journals Determinants of Neural Tube Defects among Newborns in Amhara Region, Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Abay Woday Tadesse ◽  
Ayesheshim Muluneh Kassa ◽  
Setognal Birara Aychiluhm
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Neural Tube ◽  
Neural Tube Defects ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Control Study

Background. Worldwide, an estimated 300,000 neonates are born with neural tube defects (NTDs) each year. However, NTDs are underreported in Ethiopia though it causes substantial mortality, morbidity, disability, and psychological and economic cost in the country. Moreover, the factors attributed to NTDs were not addressed. Hence, this study intended to identify the determinants of neural tube defects in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Methods. A case-control study design was conducted among 400 newborns (133 cases and 267 controls) who were born at randomly selected public hospitals. Cases were identified using the physician diagnosis of confirmed NTDs, and the two consecutive controls were selected using a simple random sampling technique. The data analysis was done using Stata 14.0. Variables with p value < 0.25 in the bivariate analysis were entered into the multivariable logistic regression model, and a corresponding 95% confidence interval was used to identify the predictors of NTDs. Results. In this study, fifty percent (48%) of the cases were contributed by anencephaly. After controlling the covariates, living in rural areas ( AOR = 1.78 : 95% CI 1.02, 3.11), being illiterate ( AOR = 1.81 : 95% CI 1.07, 4.61), being female newborn ( AOR = 1.95 : 95% CI 1.09, 3.50), having no ANC follow-up ( AOR = 1.93 : 95% CI 1.17, 5.04), and having a previous history of NTDs ( AOR = 4.39 : 95% CI 2.42, 7.96) were the risk factors for NTDs. However, being supplemented with folic acid or multivitamins before or during pregnancy ( AOR = 0.37 : 95% CI 0.21, 0.65), never having taken any substance during pregnancy ( AOR = 0.42 : 95% CI 0.21, 0.88), and being free from medical illnesses during pregnancy ( AOR = 0.27 : 95% CI 0.11, 0.69) were the protective factors of NTDs. Conclusion. The study revealed different factors associated with NTDs among newborns in the region. Therefore, comprehensive preventive strategies focused on identified risk factors are needed at regional and national levels.

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors of active trachoma among rural preschool children in Wadla district, Northern Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mesfin Wudu Kassaw ◽  
Ayele Mamo Abebe ◽  
Kirubel Dagnaw Tegegne ◽  
Mikiyas Amare Getu ◽  
Woldemichael Tadesse Bihonegn
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Active Trachoma

Abstract Background፡Trachoma is the neglected eye problem and the primary cause of preventable corneal blindness. In endemic areas, an initial infection can occur in early childhood, and when there is recurrence, it progresses to scarring and blindness. In the past certain decades, trachoma eliminated from developed countries through enhancements of hygiene and sanitation under immense commitments of the governments but still a problem of developing countries. Studies and reports also indicated that the Amhara region had the highest prevalence of trachoma of the other regions in Ethiopia. Thus, the aim of this study was to asse{Birlie, 2016 #48}ss prevalence and risk factors of active trachoma among rural preschool children in Wadla district, Amhara region, north Wollo zone, northern Ethiopia. Methods: Although the sample size was 583, a total of 596 children were screened for signs of active trachoma because of the sampling procedure nature, cluster sampling technique. Wadla district was had 150 rural villages, which were similar in topography and socio-demographic status. Of these villages, 30 were selected randomly as sites of data collection. An interview on the socio-demographic status with heads of households was held by health informatics professionals. The interview questioners were prepared through reviewing the literature and pretested in Meket Woreda. Eye examination was performed by integrated Eye care workers who were trained for one month for the purpose of trachoma screening. They were also involved in two national trachoma surveys as trachoma sign graders for Carter center-Ethiopia. Results - The prevalence of active trachoma among rural pre-school children in Wadla district was 130 (21.8%). On logistic regression, poor economic status (AOR (95% CI), (3.8 (1.3-11.4), being in 37- 48 months old (AOR (95% CI), (4.2 (1.5-12.0), lived in thatched house roof (AOR (95%CI), (4.4 (1.4-13.6), presence of fly in nearby home (AOR (95% CI), 4.6 (2.1-9.9), once weekly face washing frequency (AOR (95% CI), 8.6 (2.5-29.3), unwashed child’s face for longer than a week (AOR (95% CI), 10.6 (2.9-37.7), not using soap while washing children’s hand (AOR (95% CI), 4.5 (1.8-11.3), and absence of latrine (AOR (95% CI), 5.1 (2.0-12.9) were had association with active trachoma

scholarly journals Spatial Frailty Survival Model for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Mortality in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashenafi Abate Woya ◽  
Abay Kassa Tekile ◽  
Garoma Wakjira Basha
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Hiv Coinfection ◽  
Mdr Tb

Tuberculosis (TB), a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), is the main cause of death. It disproportionally affects those living in the different regions of countries and within the region. The aim of this study was to examine spatial variation of mortality and the risk factor of death on multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients treated in different MDR-TB hospitals of Amhara region. The data for this study was used from multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients’ record charts and analyzed using STATA software. The result of this study shows that 61 (29.47%) of the patients died, and the rest, 146 (70.53%), of the patients were censored at the time of the study. Out of 207 MDR-TB, 146 (70.53%) were males and 61 (29.5%) were females. This study revealed that there was no heterogeneity for death in patients treated in different hospitals. Older patients, therapeutic delay, alcohol use, any clinical complication previously not treated, HIV coinfection, and presence of any chronic disease were the risk factors that influenced the death of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients.

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