39 research outputs found
The way of Husband Involvement during Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Plan, Arba Minch town, Gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia: Qualitative Study
No full textThe way of Husband Involvement during Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Plan, Arba Minch town, Gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia: Qualitative Study
No full textBackground: Birth-preparedness and complication-readiness is the process of planning for normal birth and anticipating the actions needed in case of an emergency. The involvement of husband during pregnancy and its complication helps an expectant mother to make timely decisions to avoid delays: The present study aim was to explore ways how husband can involve in birth preparedness and complication readiness plan, among husband living in Arba Minch Town.Materials: Qualitative study was conducted among purposely selected husbands. The data was collected using focus group discussion. A progressive approach was used to analyze the data as Miles and Huberman suggested. All focus group discussions were recorded, translated, and transcribed verbatim. An inductive approach was used in coding the substantive themes.Results: In this study, birth and complication of pregnancy were identified by most of the participants as a condition which necessitates preparedness and readiness. Participants mentioned that they had been involved in their wives birth preparedness and complication-readiness plan through: identifying place of delivery, arranging skilled birth assistance, identifying signs of labor, well understanding the date of birth, arranging cultural food, clean clothes and other materials for the baby and mother, personally accompanying, having awareness of an emergency and it’s immediate action, saving for emergencies and identifying decision-maker for emergencies.Conclusions: The findings of this study revealed that creating husbands awareness focusing on their role during pregnancy will help the women to prepare early for birth and complications this will reduce the delay in deciding to seek care. The women will give birth in health faculties this will play a vital role in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by early recognition pregnancy-related problem and by giving appropriate care for women.</p
Community Perception and Attitude towards people with Depression among Adults Residing in Arba Minch Health and Demographic Surveillance Site (AM-HDSS), Southern Ethiopia
No full textBACKGROUND: Negative perception and attitude of community prevents many people with depression and their caregivers from seeking help and receiving adequate treatment due to fear of social reaction and may try to hide the illness. The reasons for negative attitudes are not consistent across communities or cultures. Therefore, understanding the level of community perception and attitude towards people with depression is important to develop an intervention to reduce the impact of mental illness.METHODS: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 617 randomly selected adults. The data was collected using structured, pre-tested, and interviewer-administered questionnaires. Descriptive statistics like frequency, mean, and median were performed. Bi-variable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the factors that affect the community attitude towards people with depression.RESULTS: Of the study population, 325(52.7%) had a good perception and 246(39.9%) had a positive attitude towards people with depression. The majority of study participants frequently identified as the perceived cause of depression was substance misuse, loss of loved one, and conflict within a family. In addition, psychosocial treatment was the most preferred treatment for people with depression in the study area. Marital status and educational status were significantly associated with the community attitude towards people with depressionCONCLUSION: Giving special attention to people with substance misuse, loss of loved one, and conflict within a family is very vital for the prevention of depression. In addition, future mental health promotion activities should focus on cause and common manifestation of depression to improve the attitude toward people with depression. 
Predictors of Time to First Line Antiretroviral Treatment Failure among Adult Patients Living with HIV in Public Health Facilities of Arba Minch Town, Southern Ethiopia
No full textBACKGROUND: Antiretroviral therapy is a proven medication given for Human Immunodeficiency Virus positive individuals. However, first-line antiretroviral treatment failure becomes a public health issue and early detection of treatment failure is crucial for timely actions. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the predictors of time to first-line antiretroviral treatment failure among adult patients living with HIV in public health facilities of Arba Minch Town.METHODS: Institution-based retrospective cohort study was employed among 396 adult patients that were selected using simple random sampling. The data on relevant variables were extracted from patient medical cards. Bi-variable and multi-variable Cox proportional hazard regression analyses were used to identify predictors.RESULTS: The median survival time was 21 months. Substance use (AHR=2.94, 95% CI=1.62 to 5.32), disclosure status (AHR=1.98, 95% CI=1.03 to 3.79), time since HIV diagnosis (AHR=2.19 95% CI=1.01 to 4.79), WHO clinical stage (AHR=2.02, 95% CI=1.02 to 4.00), opportunistic infection (AHR=2.27, 95% CI=1.23 to 4.19), nutritional status (AHR=3.78, 95% CI=1.99 to 7.17), functional status (AHR=2.71 95% CI=1.33 to 5.51), CD4 count (AHR=1.99, 95% CI=1.05 to 3.75), and adherence level (AHR=1.99, 95% CI=1.05 to 3.76) were independent predictors of time to first line ART treatment failure.CONCLUSION: History of substance use, lack of disclosure status, time since HIV diagnosis, advanced WHO clinical staging, low CD4 counts, opportunistic infection, functional status, poor adherence to ART and under-nutrition affect the time to first-line treatment failure among adult patients living with HIV. Therefore, preventive interventions, and information and counseling focusing on high risk groups of HIV infected adult are very important
Incidence and Predictors of Mortality among Children on Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Public Health Facilities of Arba Minch Town, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia; Retrospective Cohort Study
No full textDeterminant of Implanon Discontinuation among Women Who Ever Used Implanon in Diguna Fango District, Wolayita Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Community Based Case Control Study
No full textBackground. A significant number of women make Implanon their first choice of contraception. However, they discontinue their Implanon before its expiry date was high, but factors that contribute to discontinuing their Implanon were poorly described in Ethiopia. Methods. A community based unmatched case control study was conducted. Then simple random sampling technique was used to select 340 women. Data was collected by nurses using face to face interview. Epi-Info version 7 and SPSS 20 software were used. Bivariate and multiple logistic regressions were performed with COR and AOR with 95% CI. Findings. Having preinsertion counseling (AOR: 0.36, 95% CI: 0.20–0.64), having follow-up appointment (AOR: 0.35, 95% CI: 0.2–0.62), age at insertion <20 years (AOR: 3, 95% CI: 1.16–7.8), women who had no formal education (AOR: 2.8, 95% CI: 1.31–6.11), women who had ≤4 children (AOR: 1.8, 95% CI: 1.01–3.21), and women who had previous abortion history (AOR: 2.3, 95% CI: 1.10–4.63) were determinants of Implanon discontinuation. Conclusions. Policy makers and concerned bodies should take into account future intervention and also great emphasis should be given to follow-up appointment and counseling services, especially counseling on side effects, and informed choice for clients after Implanon insertion.</jats:p
Eating habits of respondents in Welkite town of Southern Ethiopia, 2020, [n = 513].
No full textEating habits of respondents in Welkite town of Southern Ethiopia, 2020, [n = 513].</p
Sample size determination for the second objective in Welkite town, Southern Ethiopia, 2020.
No full textSample size determination for the second objective in Welkite town, Southern Ethiopia, 2020.</p
Physical activities and sedentary behavior of the study participants (n = 513).
No full textPhysical activities and sedentary behavior of the study participants (n = 513).</p
Alcohol use, smoking cigarettes, and chronic conditions of respondents in Welkite town of Southern Ethiopia, 2020, [n = 513].
No full textAlcohol use, smoking cigarettes, and chronic conditions of respondents in Welkite town of Southern Ethiopia, 2020, [n = 513].</p
