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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...