Breakfast consumption patterns and associated factors among adolescent high-school students in Tullo District, Eastern Ethiopia.

Background: There is growing proof to recommend eating breakfast has positive health and school-related outcomes for adolescents, including improved performance, attention, brain development, and physical growth. However, there is a dearth of evidence on the comprehensive understanding of breakfast consumption patterns and associated factors. Therefore, this study aimed to assess breakfast consumption patterns and their associated factors among adolescent high school students in the Tullo district, Eastern Ethiopia.

Food consumption patterns and score among women receiving cash assistance: emergency nutrition response in drought affected pastoralist community eastern Ethiopia.

Background: Food insecurity remain sub-Saharan African issues, particularly pastoral society. Pastoralist women's active role in the household economy and livelihood diversification despite their marginal position in terms of access to basic health and education services, and decision making. The use of cash transfers in humanitarian settings is an emerging; however, there is scare of evidence on how well cash transfers improve nutritional outcomes.

Erectile dysfunction and associated factors among patients with diabetes in Public hospitals of Harari region, Eastern Ethiopia: modified poisson regression model.

Background: Erectile dysfunction is a common problem among patients with diabetes, often going undiagnosed and having a significant negative impact on their health. This condition necessitates accurate evaluation and early intervention. However, there is an inconsistent explanation of factors and limited evidence on the prevalence of erectile dysfunction among patients with diabetes in eastern Ethiopia.

Health extension workers' level of job satisfaction in western Hararghe Zone, eastern Ethiopia: an institutional-based cross-sectional study.

Background: There is a concern that job dissatisfaction among health extension workers (HEWs) reduces the benefit of investment in the execution of health extension programs. Hence, the purpose of this study was to explore the level of job satisfaction and factors affecting it among the HEWs in the West Hararghe Zone, Oromia Regional State, eastern Ethiopia.

Method: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 416 randomly selected health extension workers from 20 September 2020 to 20 October 2020.

Magnitude and factors associated with delay in treatment-seeking among new pulmonary tuberculosis patients in public health facilities in Habro district, eastern Ethiopia.

Background: In developing nations, almost two-thirds of people with active tuberculosis (TB) remain undetected and untreated. Delays in seeking treatment increase the severity of the illness, the likelihood of mortality, and the risk of the infection spreading to others in the community. Thus, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of delay in treatment-seeking and its associated factors among new adult pulmonary tuberculosis patients attending public health facilities in Habro District, West Harerge Zone, Oromia Region, Eastern Ethiopia.

Incidence and Predictors of Severe Adverse Drug Reactions among Patients on Antiretroviral Drugs in Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia.

Background: The introduction of combination antiretroviral therapy improves the quality and longevity of people living with HIV/AIDS. However, adverse drug reactions associated with antiretroviral therapy compromise the resulting benefits and have been reported differently worldwide, including Ethiopia. Severe adverse drug reactions are one of the major public health concerns for the reason that they can potentially impede the benefit of antiretroviral therapy and put the patient's survival at risk.

Cost of maternal complications and its associated factors among mothers attending Hawassa public hospitals, Southern Ethiopia.

Background: The cost of maternal complications is considered as an important factor hindering the utilization of maternal health care services. However, information of estimate of spending on maternal complication was lacking. This study was aimed to estimate the cost of maternal complications and associated factors among mother's attending Hawassa public hospitals, Sidama Regional state, Ethiopia.

Incidence and predictors of tuberculosis among children receiving antiretroviral therapy in the Wolaita Zone: A retrospective cohort study.

Background: Tuberculosis is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), mainly in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. Tuberculosis remains a significant health concern for HIV-positive children in Ethiopia. There is a paucity of data on the incidence and predictors of tuberculosis among children living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in the Wolaita zone.

Level of implementation of district health information system 2 at public health facilities in Eastern Ethiopia.

Objective: The major aim of this study was to assess the level of District health information system 2 (DHIS 2) implementation in the public health facilities (HFs) in Dire Dawa City Administration.

Methods: This study was employed both quantitative (cross-sectional) and qualitative (phenomenological) study designs. All public HFs found in Dire Dawa City Administration and health workers were participated in the study.

Disrespect and abuse experienced by women giving birth in public health facilities of Eastern Ethiopia: a multicenter cross-sectional study.

Objective: We assessed the magnitude of disrespect and abuse experienced by women giving birth at public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia.

Methods: We conducted a facility-based quantitative cross-sectional study in Dire Dawa City Administration from 21 October to 8 December 2020. We used a pre-tested structured questionnaire to interview 555 randomly selected women who gave birth in public health facilities during the study period.

Prevalence of burnout and associated factors among health professionals working in public health facilities of Dire Dawa city administration, Eastern Ethiopia.

Background: Burnout is a common condition among health workers, characterized by emotional tiredness, depersonalization, and a sense of low personal accomplishment. Ethiopia has major health workforce management challenges, including shortages, poor motivation, retention, and performance, and research evidence is limited for health professionals' burnout status, particularly in Eastern Ethiopia. Therefore, this study is aimed at determining the prevalence of burnout and associated factors among health professionals working at governmental health facilities in Eastern Ethiopia.

Neonatal Mortality and Associated Factors Among Neonates Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Dil Chora Referral Hospital, Dire Dawa City, Ethiopia, 2021: A Facility-Based Study.

Background: Despite the incredible progress made in decreasing under-five mortality, neonatal mortality remains the main and slowly advancing contributor. Though all efforts were made to decline the death of a newborn, current information showed that newborn death is unaverted and not a fastened agenda. This study aimed to assess neonatal mortality and its determinants among neonates admitted at the Dil Chora Hospital in Dire Dawa City.

Sero-Prevalence of HBV and its Associated Factors Among Healthcare Providers in Public Health Facilities in Eastern Ethiopia.

Background: Healthcare providers are in high occupational risk of Hepatitis B virus infection than that of the general population because of the high risk of occupational exposure to patients' body fluids and accidental sharp injuries. There are no large facility-based studies conducted on the prevalence of HBV infection and its associated factors among health care providers in eastern Ethiopia.

Objective: This study aimed at investigating the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus and its associated factors among the healthcare providers in public health facilities in eastern Ethiopia.

Prevalence and associated factors of depression among diabetic outpatients attending diabetic clinic at public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Depression is one of the most common comorbid psychiatric disorders among diabetic patients. Depression among diabetic people has led to poor treatment adherence, defective treatment outcomes, and consequently worsened quality of life. However, there is a limited study conducted to assess the magnitude and factors associated with depression among diabetic patients in Ethiopia including this study area.

Diabetes Concordant Comorbidities and Associated Factors Among Adult Diabetic Out-Patients at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: a Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Nowadays diabetic comorbidities constitute a major public health problem in Ethiopian context. However, there is a dearth in epidemiology and risk factors of diabetic comorbidity in Ethiopia, particularly in the study setting. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence and identify factors associated with concordant diabetic comorbidities among diabetic out-patients at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital (HFSUH), EasternEthiopia.

Hepatitis B virus infection and associated risk factors among medical students in eastern Ethiopia.

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a highly contagious pathogen that has become a severe public health problem and a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Medical students are at high occupational risk during their training. However, no facility-based studies were found among medical students in eastern Ethiopia.

Anemia and Associated Factors Among Adults with Human Immune Deficiency Virus on Antiretroviral Therapy in Public Health Facilities of Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Anemia is an independent prognostic marker of HIV/AIDS disease progression. It causes impaired physical functioning, psychological distress, poor quality-of-life, and reduces life expectancy in HIV patients. However, there is limited information in Ethiopia.

Assessment of patient satisfaction with pharmacy service and associated factors in public hospitals, Eastern Ethiopia.

Background: A comprehensive understanding of the extent of patient satisfaction and its determinants are crucial in improving the quality of service. Hence, this research was designed to measure patient satisfaction with pharmacy service.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 patients to assess satisfaction with pharmacy service in public hospitals located in Eastern Ethiopia from September to January 2018.

Job satisfaction among pharmacy professionals working in public hospitals and its associated factors, eastern Ethiopia.

Background: Poor job satisfaction has been associated with less productivity and high staff turnover. Various factors are thought to contribute for job dissatisfaction among pharmacy professionals and very limited studies have been conducted in eastern part of Ethiopia. Therefore, the current study was aimed to assess the level of job satisfaction among pharmacy professionals and its predictors.