Gestational weight gain and its determinant factors among women attending at public health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia, 2023.

Background: Women who do not gain enough weight during pregnancy had increased risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight, prematurity, a longer hospital stay, and consequently, higher health-related costs. However, research on gestational weight gain and its determinants is scarce in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess adequate gestational weight gain and its determinant factors among pregnant women who had ANC follow-up visits at public health facilities in Debre Markos town, Northwest Ethiopia.

Spatial distribution and determinants of full package maternal health service utilization in Ethiopia using 2019 Mini Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey.

Antenatal Care, use of skilled delivery attendants, Institutional delivery and postnatal care services are key maternal health services that can significantly reduce maternal mortality. The objective of this study was to identify spatial distribution and factors that affect full package utilization of maternal health services in Ethiopia. Sampling weights were applied, and analyses were conducted using STATA version 17.

Strongyloides stercoralis contamination and risk factors in market vegetables: hidden dangers of communities living under poverty plate.

Background: Strongyloidiasis, caused by ( spreads through environmental contamination and poor food safety, posing high risks in especially in tropical regions. However, limited research exists on the contamination and transmission pathways in local markets. This study evaluated exposure, the likelihood of occurrence of risk, and associated risk factors in vegetables to enhance food safety.

Forecasting birth trends in Ethiopia using time-series and machine-learning models: a secondary data analysis of EDHS surveys (2000-2019).

Objective: Ethiopia, the second most populous country in Africa, faces significant demographic transitions, with fertility rates playing a central role in shaping economic and healthcare policies. Family planning programmes face challenges due to funding limitations. The recent suspension of the US Agency for International Development funding exacerbates these issues, highlighting the need for accurate birth forecasting to guide policy and resource allocation.

Intention to Catha edulis chewing cessation and associated factors among Catha edulis chewers of Bahir Dar University students, Northwest Ethiopia: Application of the Trans theoretical model.

Over 10 million people chew Catha edulis worldwide. Evidence shows that the prevalence of Catha edulis chewing in Ethiopian university students ranged from 6.7% to 56.

Prevalence of acute diarrhea and its risk factors among under five children in flood affected Dasenech District, Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

Flooding exacerbates health challenges by spreading waterborne diseases like diarrhea through the destruction of sanitation infrastructure and contamination of drinking water sources. However, evidence on the prevalence and contributing factors of diarrheal diseases among under-five children in the Dasenech district is limited. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of acute diarrhea and its determinants among under-five children in flood-affected areas of the South Ethiopia region.

Scoping Review on Mitigating the Silent Threat of Toxic Industrial Waste: Eco-Rituals Strategies for Remediation and Ecosystem Restoration.

Background: The problem of toxic industrial waste impacting soil and water quality remains a significant environmental threat, yet comprehensive solutions are lacking. This review addresses this gap by exploring the effects of industrial waste on ecosystems and proposing strategies for remediation. Its aim is to provide a thorough understanding of the issue and suggest actionable solutions to minimize environmental damage.

Dietary factors associated with breast cancer among women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies.

Background: Diet is the primary and largely modifiable factor associated with breast cancer risk. However, inconsistent findings were evidenced in many epidemiological studies and resulted in a lack of conclusiveness. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to explore dietary risk factors that may predict breast cancer among Ethiopian women.

Viral load suppression rate of third-line antiretroviral therapy and its association with gender among HIV patients after second-line treatment failure in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Previous works of literatures on the viral load suppression rate of third line antiretroviral therapy in Africa has produced inconsistent and inconclusive results, with rates varying between 62% and 95%. This variability poses challenges for policymakers and healthcare providers in making informed decisions. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the overall viral load suppression rate of third line antiretroviral therapy in Africa and to clarify the contradictory relationship between gender and viral load suppression, based on existing primary studies.

Breakfast consumption and associated factors and barriers among school-aged children.

Background: Breakfast provides the energy and nutrition we need to function at best, both mentally and physically. It is also plausible to propose that children's general development is impacted when they skip breakfast.

Objective: To assess the prevalence of breakfast consumption and associated factors and predictors among public primary school children in Debremarkos Town, Northwestern Ethiopia, 2020.

Impact of HIV coinfection on tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: Despite the implementation of a short-term direct observation treatment programme, HIV coinfection is one of the main determinants of tuberculosis (TB) treatment success. This meta-analysis was conducted to report the impact of HIV on TB treatment outcomes using inconsistent and variable study findings.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis was performed.

Maternal dietary diversity increases with women's high decision-making autonomy in Northwest Ethiopia, 2022.

Background: Dietary diversification is one of several approaches for improving micronutrient levels in women of reproductive age. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of minimum dietary diversity among pregnant women, explore the association between women's decision-making autonomy and dietary diversity, and identify other potential determinants of dietary diversity in Northwest Ethiopia.

Method: A community-based cross-sectional study of 621 pregnant women was conducted from November 2022 to December 2022.

Measles second dose vaccine uptake and its associated factors among children aged 24-35 months in Northwest Ethiopia, 2022.

Measles is a major public health problem in under-five children, leading to lifelong complications. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the magnitude of measles second-dose vaccine uptake and its determinants among children aged 24-35 months in Northwest Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 418 children aged 24-35 months in Northwest Ethiopia between January 2022 and February 2022.

Spatial exploration of non-resilience to food insecurity, its association with COVID-19 and household coping strategies in East Gojjam districts, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020.

The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has posed a significant multifaceted threat to the global community. Ethiopia, as a Sub-Saharan African country, is suffering from chronic food insecurity, and the emergence of such a pandemic will exacerbate the situation. As a result, this study investigated the spatial variation of non-resilience to food insecurity, its relationship with COVID-19, and household coping strategies to become resilient in the long run among households in the East Gojjam Zone of Northwest Ethiopia.