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African Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024) -
African Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023) -
African Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine
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Client satisfaction with focused antenatal care service and associated factors in rural public health centers of Bench-Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia; 2018: A Cross-sectional study
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020)Abstract
Background: The Ethiopian government has made exhaustive effort to make sure the service is available at all level. However, there is a limited literature regarding extent of client satisfaction with focused antenatal care service and associated factors. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess client satisfaction and associated factors in rural public health centers. -
Anxiety disorder and its correlates among diabetic patients on follow up at Dilla University Referral Hospital, Gedeo Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020)Abstract
Background: Anxiety is the most frequent emotional disorder occurring among patients with diabetes mellitus. Anxiety is mostly associated with poor adherence to diet, exercise, prescribed medication as well as poor glycemic control and greater risk of noncompliance to medication. Hence, this study was aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors of anxiety among diabetic patients attending Dilla University Referral Hospital, Southern Ethiopia. This will be an input for the improvement of diabetic management particularly for the institution. -
Magnitude and associated factors of nausea and vomiting after cesarean section under spinal anesthesia in Gandhi memorial Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020)Abstract
Background: Nausea and vomiting (NV) during regional anesthesia for a cesarean section are very common and unpleasant events. Identifying the factors of NV during cesarean section in a specific context can help to reduce NV during cesarean section delivery. The objective of this study was to assess the Magnitude of NV and its associated factors among mothers taking spinal anesthesia for cesarean section at Gandhi memorial hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. -
Evidence based guideline on hemoglobin threshold for peri-operative blood transfusion in elective surgery at resource-limited area: A Review Article
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020)Abstract
Background: There is considerable uncertainty regarding the optimal hemoglobin threshold for the use of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in anemic patients. Blood is a scarce resource, and in some countries, transfusions are less safe than others because of a lack of testing for viral pathogens. Therefore, reducing the number and volume of transfusions would benefit patients. The objective of this guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations and suggestions on threshold -
Sanitary Survey and DrinkingWater Quality Performance of Treatment Plant: The Case of Dilla Town, Ethiopia.
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020)Abstract
Background: Drinking water treatment is considered as a critical challenge especially in developing countries since this treatment is an essential facility to conserve the public health and environment by eliminating pathogens of the waterborne diseases. This study was conducted to assess the sanitary risks
associated with quality of drinking water sources (surface water and 8 deep boreholes) in Dilla town and performance evaluation of Dilla town water treatment plant. -
What could be done to mitigating the impacts of food shortage and hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia?
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020)Abstract
The novel corona virus (COVID-19) has continued to spread at an alarming rate since its discovery. So far, more than five million cases and hundreds of thousands of deaths have been reported worldwide and the virus has spread to almost every country [1]. In Ethiopia, through late to break the containment line, the virus is on the rise to spread and infecting millions. The pandemic is spurring dramatic changes to all
sectors and systems, with significant effects on economic, health, transportation, and education systems. Equally important is its impact on local and global food systems, particularly on governments’ ability to provide safe, sufficient, affordable, and nutritious food to all citizens.