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Impact of trachoma elimination efforts in afar regional state, Ethiopia: survey findings from 26 evaluation units
Following interventions to eliminate trachoma in the Afar region of Ethiopia, our goal was to reassess the prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) and trachomatous inflammation—follicular (TF) at the woreda level, and to identify factors associated with the disease. Read More >>>
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Trachoma and its determinants in Mojo and Lume districts of Ethiopia
Trachoma is a public health problem in Ethiopia accounting for 35–50% of cases of blindness. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of trachoma and its determinant factors in Mojo and Lume districts.A cross sectional community-based survey was conducted. From the two districts, a total of 23 clusters were selected by a multistage cluster random sampling technique.Prevalence of trachoma was found to be 12% which is higher than the WHO standard. The study also identified that there was significant association between the different stages of trachoma with risk factors such as source of wa
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Vaccination Coverage and Predictors of Vaccination among Children Aged 12-23 Months in the Pastoralist Communities of Ethiopia: A Mixed Methods Design
This study assessed vaccination coverage and its associated factors among children aged 12–23 months in pastoralist Ethiopia. It was conducted in three woredas of the Afar region using a community-based cross-sectional mixed methods design with quantitative and qualitative methods. A total of 413 mothers with children aged 12–23 months participated in the quantitative study via a simple random sampling technique. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with vaccination, and thematic analysis techniques were used for qualitative data. The findings suggest that programs a
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The Role of Family Planning in Enhancing Community Resilience: Insights from Drought-Affected Youths and Women in Ethiopia
This study assesses the role of family planning (FP) in resilience building among youths and women in Ethiopia’s drought-affected and food-insecure regions. A mixed-method comparative cross-sectional study design with a total of 1712 study participants with an equal 1:1 ratio of the intervention and control groups was used.To enhance community resilience comprehensively, expanding FP services should empower women in decision-making processes, cultivate ties and promote collaborative efforts across different sectors.Read MoreResearch PapersVaccination Coverage and Predictors of Vaccination among Children Aged 12–23 Months in the Pastoralist Communities of Ethiopia: A Mixed Methods Design
This study assessed vaccination coverage and its associated factors among children aged 12–23 months in pastoralist Ethiopia. It was conducted in three woredas of the Afar region using a community-based cross-sectional mixed methods design with quantitative and qualitative methods. A total of 413 mothers with children aged 12–23 months participated in the quantitative study via a simple random sampling technique. Read More >>>
Read MoreResearch PapersExploring the Influence of Sociocultural Factors on the Non-Utilization of Family Planning amongst Women in Ethiopia’s Pastoralist Regions
This study aimed to explore the sociocultural determinants of family planning (FP) utilization among women in pastoralist areas of Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 682 reproductive-aged women selected from three regions in pastoralist districts. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with women who did not use FP. This study revealed that 47% of women did not use FP. Read More >>>
Read MoreResearch PapersImpact of quality improvement interventions on facility readiness, quality and uptake of maternal and child health services in developing regions of Ethiopia: a secondary analysis of programme data
This study evaluated the impact of a Quality Improvement (QI) intervention implemented from 2018 to 2021 in health facilities across Ethiopia’s developing regional states. Using data from 56 facilities and detailed monitoring from 28, the study found that QI interventions significantly enhanced facility readiness, service availability, and the quality of maternal and child health services. The study concludes that integrated QI interventions can positively influence health service delivery, though further research is needed to enhance contraceptive service outcomes. Read More
Research PapersNational disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for 257 diseases and injuries in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has significantly reduced the burden of communicable, maternal, neonatal, and nutritional diseases over the past 25 years, shifting the health landscape toward non-communicable diseases. In 2015, leading causes of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) included lower respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, and tuberculosis, despite major declines. Non-communicable diseases like heart disease and stroke are rising, with disability burdens persisting. To guide health priorities, Ethiopia must strengthen data systems, address neonatal and chronic disease-related disabilities, and tai
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