Recovery rate and predictors of severe acute malnutrition among under-five children admitted to therapeutic feeding units in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a leading cause of mortality among under-five children in Ethiopia. Despite prior systematic reviews and meta-analyses in Ethiopia, the pooled recovery rate of SAM from 2019 to 2024 remains unknown, and the pooled effect of other contributing factors has not been investigated. Therefore, this study aimed to update the pooled estimate of the recovery rate of SAM and its associated factors among under-five children admitted to therapeutic feeding units (TFUs) in Ethiopia.

Intimate partner violence among women living with HIV in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread yet often unrecognized problem that affects millions of women worldwide. It is prevalent among marginalized individuals, such as women living with HIV. However, there is a dearth of available evidence concerning this matter among women living with HIV in East Africa.

Incidence and predictors of mortality among children with severe acute malnutrition admitted to therapeutic feeding units in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To estimate the mortality rate and identify predictors of mortality among under-five children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) admitted to therapeutic feeding units (TFUs) in Ethiopia.

Methods: We searched PubMed, HINARI, Science Direct, Google Scholar and African Journals Online from 1 March to 30 May 2024. The Joanna Briggs Institute checklist was used to appraise the included studies.

Wealth-based inequality and dropout rate in the completion of the continuum of maternal healthcare in Ethiopia: a secondary data analysis of the Mini Demographic and Health Survey of 2019.

Objective: To determine wealth-based inequality and the dropout rate in the completion of the maternal continuum of care (CoC) in Ethiopia.

Setting: Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey-2019.

Participants: Reproductive-age women (15-49 years) in Ethiopia.

Determinants of long-acting family planning utilization among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: further analysis of recent demographic and health survey data.

Background: Despite advancements in modern contraceptive use in Ethiopia, the uptake of long-acting family planning services remains low due to various factors. To our knowledge, there is currently no national evidence regarding the prevalence of long-acting family planning methods. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the determinants of long-acting family planning utilization among women of reproductive age in Ethiopia.

Occupational Exposure to Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries and Postexposure Prophylaxis Utilization Among Healthcare Professionals in Southwest Ethiopia.

Occupational needle stick and sharp injuries (NSSIs) are significant public health concerns in the healthcare systems of developing countries. In Ethiopia, healthcare facilities commonly underreport these incidents. Therefore, this study aimed to assess occupational exposure to NSSIs and utilization of postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) among healthcare professionals at Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital (MTUTH) in southwest Ethiopia.

Predictors of anemia among HIV-infected children in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Anemia continues to be one of the common complications among HIV-infected children. In Ethiopia, though there is a systematic review and meta-analysis study on anemia among HIV-infected children, it only disclosed the effect Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment on HIV/AIDS-anemia comorbidity, and yet, the meta effect of other potential factors such as type of ART, presence of opportunistic infection, advanced stage of HIV/AIDS, and cotrimoxazole therapy on HIV/AIDS-anemia comorbidity have not been explored in the previous review. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify the factors associated with anemia among HIV-infected children.

The prolonged health sequelae "of the COVID-19 pandemic" in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Survivors of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) often face persistent and significant challenges that affect their physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, which can significantly diminish their overall quality of life. The emergence of new symptoms or the persistence of existing ones after a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) diagnosis has given rise to a complex clinical issue known as "long COVID-19" (LC). This situation has placed additional strain on global healthcare systems, underscoring the urgent need for ongoing clinical management of these patients.

Role of digital technology in epidemic control: a scoping review on COVID-19 and Ebola.

Objective: To synthesise the role of digital technologies in epidemic control and prevention, focussing on Ebola and COVID-19.

Design: A scoping review.

Data Sources: A systematic search was done on PubMed, HINARI, Web of Science, Google Scholar and a direct Google search until 10 September 2024.

Male involvement in antenatal care follow-up and its determinants in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To determine the involvement of males in antenatal care (ANC) follow-up and its determinants in Ethiopia.

Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data Sources: A systematic search was done on PubMed, African Journals Online, HINARI, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar and direct Google up to 20 November 2023.

Sociodemographic inequalities in the uptake of prenatal HIV testing in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: In order to attain the ambitious 95-95-95 UNAIDS goals, HIV testing serves as the pivotal starting point and plays a crucial role in preventing, treating, and managing HIV. Equal access to HIV testing is crucial to stop the spread of the virus. Measuring healthcare disparities is vital for promoting fairness in health services and achieving global goals for HIV prevention and treatment.

Vaccine hesitancy in context of COVID-19 in East Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had a significant impact on human lives, and the development of effective vaccines has been a promising solution to bring an end to the pandemic. However, the success of a vaccination program heavily relies on a significant portion of the population being vaccinated. Recent studies have indicated a rise in vaccine hesitancy over time and inconsistent factors affecting it.

Diabetes mellitus service preparedness and availability: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: In areas with limited resources, the lack of preparedness and limited availability of diabetes mellitus services in healthcare facilities contribute to high rates of illness and death related to diabetes mellitus. As a result, this study focused on analyzing the combined prevalence of preparedness and availability of diabetic services in countries with limited resources.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted across various databases, such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and African Journal Online.

Hotspot analysis of anaemia among pregnant women in Ethiopia: hotspot analysis of national demographic and health survey data.

Background: Anaemia is a significant global health problem, especially, in developing nations like Ethiopia. Despite increasing rates over the past two decades, there is limited research on the specific prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women in the country.

Objective: To identify hotspot areas of anaemia-associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia.

Incidence density mortality rate among HIV-positive children on antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) continues to be the major cause of childhood deaths, particularly in the sub-Saharan African region. In Ethiopia, though several primary studies have been conducted on the incidence of HIV-related child mortality, the pooled incidence density mortality rate among HIV-positive children is unknown. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled incidence density mortality rate among HIV-positive children and identify its associated factors in Ethiopia.

The pooled prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among children and adolescents in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common childhood neurobehavioral disorders, which has a serious negative effect on educational achievement, peer relationships, social functioning, behavior, and self-esteem of children. However, the pooled prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is not well known in Ethiopia. Therefore, the main objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to estimate the pooled prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among children and adolescents in Ethiopia.

Machine learning algorithms for predicting COVID-19 mortality in Ethiopia.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a global public health crisis, continues to pose challenges despite preventive measures. The daily rise in COVID-19 cases is concerning, and the testing process is both time-consuming and costly. While several models have been created to predict mortality in COVID-19 patients, only a few have shown sufficient accuracy.

Antenatal depression and its predictors among HIV positive women in Sub-Saharan Africa; a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Antenatal depression in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive pregnant women can have significant adverse effects on both the mother and newborns, yet it is often overlooked in pregnancy care in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Despite this, there is limited data on the combined prevalence of antenatal depression and its predictors among HIV-positive women in the region.

Objective: To assess the pooled prevalence of antenatal depression and its associated factors among HIV-positive women in SSA.

Machine learning prediction of adolescent HIV testing services in Ethiopia.

Background: Despite endeavors to achieve the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS 95-95-95 fast track targets established in 2014 for HIV prevention, progress has fallen short. Hence, it is imperative to identify factors that can serve as predictors of an adolescent's HIV status. This identification would enable the implementation of targeted screening interventions and the enhancement of healthcare services.

Pandemic fatigue, behavioral intention and predictors of COVID-19 vaccination among individuals living with HIV in Bench Sheko Zone, in Southern Ethiopia, application of TBP: a facility based cross sectional study.

Introduction: People living with HIV often face inequalities and negative outcomes, which make them vulnerable. To protect this population and achieve herd immunity, it is crucial for COVID-19 vaccination efforts to prioritize and encourage vaccination among people living with HIV (PLWH). However, in Ethiopia, there is a lack of motivation in this regard.