197 research outputs found
Willingness to Pay for Social Health Insurance Among Health Care Professionals in North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia: Mixed Method Study [Retraction]
No full textGirmaw F, Adane E, Kassaw AT, Ashagrie G, Baye T. Clinicoecon Outcomes Res. 2023:593–606.
At the author’s request, we, the Editors and Publisher of ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research, have retracted the following article.
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Household latrine utilization and associated factors in semi-urban areas of northeastern Ethiopia.
No full textBackgroundLatrine utilization is the actual behavior in a practice of regularly using existing latrines for safe disposal of excreta. Latrine utilization is a common problem in semi-urban areas of developing countries, including Ethiopia. Since the status of latrine utilization and associated factors among semi-urban areas of northeastern Ethiopia, including Alansha in South Wollo Zone is unknown, local data is needed in order to assess the need for planning of intervention programs for the improvement of latrine utilization to support consistent and sustained latrine utilization. This study is designed to address this knowledge gap.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from February to March, 2019 among 401 systematically selected households. Data were collected by trained workers using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire via face-to-face interviews and on-the-spot observations of the latrines. A systematic random sampling method was used to select participant households. Data were entered using EpiData version 3.1 and exported to Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 for data cleaning and analysis. The wealth index status of participants was estimated using principal component analysis. Data were analyzed using a binary logistic regression model at 95% confidence interval (CI). From the multivariable logistic regression analysis, variables with p-value ResultWe found that the prevalence of latrine utilization among households was 71.8% (95% CI [67.5-76.1%]) while 28.2% (95% CI [23.9-32.5%]) did not utilize latrines. About one-fifth (21.7%) of participant households were found to have a pit latrine with slab and 78.3% (311) used pit latrines without slab. The hygienic condition of the majority (82.9%) of the latrines was dirty and only 17.1% clean. Household family size from one to three persons (AOR: 3.99, 95% CI [1.20-6.24]), presence of primary or secondary school student in a house (AOR: 2.33, 95% CI [1.42-3.83]), number of years since latrine was constructed (≥ 2 years) (AOR: 1.82, 95% CI [1.12-2.95]) and a frequency of daily cleaning of the latrine (AOR: 2.19, 95% CI [1.12-4.28]) were factors significantly associated with latrine utilization.ConclusionSeven out of ten households utilized a latrine. Factors significantly associated with latrine utilization were household family size from one to three persons, presence of primary or secondary school student in the house, time since household latrine had been constructed of two or more years and daily frequency of latrine cleaning. Therefore, it is recommended that measures to promote behavioral change towards further improvement in sustainable and consistent latrine utilization should be carried out based on the evidence of the determinant factors found in this study
Medical history-related and COVID-19 source-of-information factors and bivariable analysis with facemask-wearing behaviors among bank workers in Dessie City, Ethiopia, January 2021.
No full textMedical history-related and COVID-19 source-of-information factors and bivariable analysis with facemask-wearing behaviors among bank workers in Dessie City, Ethiopia, January 2021.</p
Prevalence and multidrug resistance patterns of bacterial pathogens in wastewater and drinking water systems from hospital and non-hospital environments in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
No full textAbstract Background Wastewater systems worldwide can transport bacterial pathogens alongside antimicrobial resistance genes and pharmaceutical residues. The presence of these pathogens and resistance genes in wastewater systems poses significant public health risks, especially in regions like Ethiopia, where limited wastewater treatment and sanitation infrastructure exist. The spread of infectious diseases and the exacerbation of antimicrobial resistance through wastewater can contribute to the growing global health challenge, with specific implications for local healthcare systems. Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence of bacterial pathogens and their multidrug resistance patterns within wastewater and drinking water systems in Ethiopia, focusing on both hospital and non-hospital environments. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted across electronic databases and grey literature using relevant terms and phrases. Studies meeting the eligibility criteria were extracted into MS Excel and analyzed using STATA version 17 software. A random-effects model was employed to estimate the pooled prevalence of bacterial pathogens in hospital and non-hospital wastewater. Heterogeneity was evaluated using the Cochrane Q test and I² statistics, with a significance threshold of p < 0.05. Publication bias was assessed using a funnel plot and Egger’s test. A sensitivity analysis was also performed to determine the influence of individual studies on the overall effect size. Studies included in the meta-analysis reported the prevalence of bacterial species and their corresponding multidrug resistance phenotypes. Result Out of 472 studies initially identified, 80 met the eligibility criteria for full-text review. Of these, 17 studies were included in the meta-analysis, comprising a total of 848 wastewater and 325 drinking water samples and 2,961 bacterial strains. The most frequently identified bacterium was Pseudomonas aeruginosa (or related species), with an overall prevalence of 41.25% (95% CI: 10.04–81.46%). The pooled prevalence of bacterial pathogens in hospital and non-hospital wastewater systems in Ethiopia was 70.02% (95% CI: 59.90–80.13%), exhibiting substantial heterogeneity (I² = 99.1%, p < 0.001) and the data provides environmental measurements across different categories: wastewater 82.57% (CI: 72.88–92.25%), drinking water 42.18% (CL:10.33, 88.83%). Additionally, the overall prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacterial strains in wastewater was 65.26% (95% CI: 57.23–75.30%), with high heterogeneity (I² = 98.6%, p < 0.001) across different bacterial species and study settings. Conclusion This systematic review and meta-analysis reveal high levels of bacterial contamination and multidrug resistance within Ethiopian wastewater systems, with significant variability across studies. The findings highlight the urgent need for enhanced wastewater management and monitoring to tackle these public health issues. Future research should focus on standardizing methodologies and investigating the sources of variability to effectively manage and mitigate the risks associated with wastewater systems
Knowledge- and attitude-related factors and bivariable analysis with facemask-wearing behaviors among bank workers in Dessie City, Ethiopia, January 2021.
No full textKnowledge- and attitude-related factors and bivariable analysis with facemask-wearing behaviors among bank workers in Dessie City, Ethiopia, January 2021.</p
Socio-demographic and economic factors and bivariable analysis with facemask-wearing behaviors among bank workers in Dessie City, Ethiopia, January 2021.
No full textSocio-demographic and economic factors and bivariable analysis with facemask-wearing behaviors among bank workers in Dessie City, Ethiopia, January 2021.</p
Prevalence of trachomatous inflammation-follicular and associated factors among children aged 1-9 years in northeastern Ethiopia
No full textAbstract Background Trachoma is the most prevalent eye disease in Ethiopia, especially among children aged 1–9 years and continues to be a public health concern. Nevertheless, in Ethiopia’s rural Jamma district in South Wollo Zone of Amhara Regional State, factors associated with trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF) among children aged 1-9 years have not yet been studied. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 616 children aged 1–9 years in rural Jamma district in Ethiopia from January-March, 2019. Data were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire, an observation checklist and clinical examination of study participants for active trachoma. The presence of TF and trachomatous inflammation-intense (TI) was clinically assessed by integrated eye care workers using the World Health Organization simplified grading system. Data were analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) Version 25.0. A logistic regression model with 95% CI was used. From the multivariable analysis, variables with p-value 7 persons) (AOR = 3.50; 95%CI [1.66–8.50]), washing of children’s hands and face without soap (AOR = 2.41; 95%CI [1.29–5.18]), feces observed in the compound (AOR = 5.10; 95%CI [2.01–10.14]), presence of ocular discharge (AOR = 7.23, 95%CI [4.10-12.51]) and nasal discharge (AOR = 4.54, 95%CI [1.95–9.26]) were significantly associated with TF. Conclusion The prevalence of TF among rural children aged 1–9 years in this study was almost two times higher than the WHO-recommended threshold (TF 7 persons), washing of children’s hands and face without soap, feces observed in the compound, presence of ocular and nasal discharge were significantly associated with TF. We recommended interventions that will help household income to be improved to enable families to be able to construct separate rooms in which to keep animals overnight. Furthermore, we also recommend to policy makers to design mechanisms for enhancement of behavioural change among householders to keep household compounds clean and creating awareness among mothers/caregivers about prevention of trachoma
Behavioral factors and bivariable analysis with facemask-wearing behaviors among bank workers in Dessie City, Ethiopia, January 2021.
No full textBehavioral factors and bivariable analysis with facemask-wearing behaviors among bank workers in Dessie City, Ethiopia, January 2021.</p
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