• HIV Viral Load Suppression Status and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) in Ethiopia 

  Getnet Hailu (2024-06)

  Problem statement - The transmission of HIV from pregnant mothers to their children has significantly decreased in the past two decades, especially since the introduction of the B+ option in 2013. Mothers with an undetectable ...
• Pre-facility ambulance transportation service utilization and factors associated among trauma patients coming to Addis Ababa Burn Emergency and Trauma Hospital 

  Gellila Mengistu (2024-05)

  Background: Trauma has become a public health priority of Ethiopia. Receiving an appropriate pre- facility care from the scene plays a major role in the outcome of trauma patients. There is limited data about pre-facility ...
• Healthcare provider’s experiences in quality of post rape care services working in one stop integrated center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

  Gelila Feraw (2024-05)

  Background: Violence against women(VAW) is a significant public health problem, as well as a fundamental violation of women’s human right violation. Globally almost one in every three women and nearly half of Ethiopian ...
• Breast Cancer Survival Rate and Associated Factors In Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 

  Firaol Dandena (2024-06)

  Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer illness in Ethiopia, accounting for 16,133 (20.9%) of all cancer cases and 9,061 (17.5%) of all deaths due to cancer. There are different studies carried out different ...
• Exploring barriers to implementation of precision medicine in cancer diagnosis and treatment in Ethiopia 

  Filimon Dagnew (2024-06)

  Background: Cancer poses a significant burden in Ethiopia. According to Global Cancer Statistics (GLOBOCAN), there were over 25,000 new cancer cases and over 18,000 cancer deaths in Ethiopia in 2020. Despite the increasing ...
• Knowledge of Obstetric Danger Signs and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care In Yekasubcity Health Centers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

  Feven Mekbib (2024-05)

  Background: Maternal death is the most sensitive issue worldwide. Every pregnant woman faces the risk of unpredictable complications that could end in death or injury to herself or her infant. An important component of ...
• Magnitude of Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Associated Factor Among Adult Diabetic and Hypertensive Patients In Yekatit12 Hospital Medical College In Outpatient Department, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

  Fekadu Dulla (2024-07)

  Introduction: The burden of chronic kidney disease has been increasing more in developing countries like Ethiopia. It is the leading cause of End Stage renal disease (ESRD) which has a significant impact in mortality ...
• Exploring Barriers and Facilitators in Parents’ Decision-Making Regarding HPV Vaccination for Their Daughters: A Qualitative Study 

  Eyerusalem A. (2024-06)

  Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection associated with cervical cancer. Effective vaccination can prevent HPV-related diseases. Parents play a pivotal role in their daughters’ health ...
• Isolated pathogens, antimicrobial resistance pattern and clinical outcome of patients admitted to Intensive care unit of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital from May 2023 to October 2023 

  Eden Tesfaye (2024-04)

  Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health threat associated with poor patient outcome, treatment failure and high cost. We now encounter patients, particularly those admitted to intensive ...
• Prolonged length of hospital stays and associated factors among hospitalized stroke patients at Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

  Biniyam Tedla (2024-05)

  Background: Stroke is a major cause of long-term physical disabilities, negatively impacting an individual's quality of life. Prolonged length of stay following stroke inflates health care costs, increases risk for ...
• Visual Screening practice for Diabetic Retinopathy and Associated Factors among Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus at Menilik II Comprehensive Specialized Hospital 

  Bezawit Shawel (2024)

  Background: The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) is on the rise in Ethiopia especially in the urban population with an escalating diabetes epidemic. Visual screening for DR among individuals with diabetes mellitus ...
• Palliative Care Practice And Associated Factors Among Health Care Providers At Emergency Department of Two Tertiary Teaching Hospitals In A.A, Ethiopia. 

  Berhanu Tesfaye (2024-04)

  Background: Palliative care improves the quality of life of patients facing a life-threatening illness. Emergency residents and nurses should improve their caregiving capacity. In Ethiopia, palliative care is underestimated. ...
• Ophthalmic Self-Medication Practice and Associated Factors among Adult Ophthalmic Patients Attending Menelik II comprehensive specialized hospital eye center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

  Bereket Worku (2024-05)

  Background: Ophthalmic self-medication involves individuals selecting and using medicines to treat self-recognized illnesses without consulting a healthcare provider. This practice raises safety concerns due to potential ...
• Exclusive breastfeeding practice and associated factors among lactating mothers residing in Alamata Town 

  Assefa Marsie (2024-05)

  Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is the best nutrition for the children during the first 6 months of life, yet despite knowing the clear benefits, the practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding is low. Objective: The ...
• Barriers and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding practice in Addis Ababa: facility-based qualitative study 

  Asmamaw Sileshi (2024-05)

  Background: There is a significant dip in the proportion of women who exclusively breastfeed in Ethiopia. Therefore, understanding the opportunities and barriers is crucial to designing appropriate interventions to ...
• Magnitude of early Implanon discontinuation and its associated factors among women of reproductive age in Addis Ketema Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

  Ashenafi Melese (2024-05)

  Background: Implanon is an effective single-rod progesterone-releasing contraceptive, preventing unwanted pregnancy within 3 years of use. Method discontinuation has a significant impact on overall fertility rates, ...
• Assessment of Service Availability, Readiness and Quality in Anatomic Pathology Laboratories in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

  Andargachew Gashu (2024-07)

  Background: Anatomic pathology laboratories play a critical role in the diagnosis and management of various diseases by providing essential diagnostic services, guiding treatment decisions, and contributing to disease ...
• Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Associated Factors among Undergraduate Students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: An Institutional-based Cross-sectional study 

  Anania Admasu (2024-06)

  Background: Internet addiction is characterized by excessive or uncontrolled preoccupations, urges, or behaviors related to Internet use that can cause impairment or distress. Excessive internet use can adversely impact ...
• Assessment of The Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression, and Associated Factors Among Glaucoma Patients Attending Menelik Ii Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

  Alemayehu Desalegn (2024-05)

  Background: Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive and multifactorial ocular disease that result to blindness if not treated timely. Anxiety and depression were a psychological problem noted among glaucoma patients. ...
• Uptake of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine among Adolescent Public High School Girls Aged 15-19 Years and its Associated Factors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

  Aklilu Feleke (2024-05)

  Abstract Background: Internet addiction is characterized by excessive or uncontrolled preoccupations, urges, or behaviors related to Internet use that can cause impairment or distress. Excessive internet use can adversely ...

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