scholarly journals Seroprevalence and Associated Factors of Hepatitis B and C Virus Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Attending Health Facilities in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 3599-3608
Author(s):  
Birhanu Getie ◽  
Getnet Ayalew ◽  
Anteneh Amsalu ◽  
Getachew Ferede ◽  
Gizachew Yismaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Gondar Town

scholarly journals Breastfeeding technique and associated factors among lactating mothers visiting Gondar town health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: observational method

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Boko Loka Safayi ◽  
Nega Tezera Assimamaw ◽  
Destaye Guadie Kassie
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lactating Mothers ◽  
Feeding Technique ◽  
Gondar Town

Abstract Background The breastfeeding technique is explained positioning, attachment, and suckling during breastfeeding. Ineffective breast feeding technique is one of the factors leading to premature discontinuation of breastfeeding and malnutrition. There is a limited study on the assessments of BFT and associated factors among lactating mothers in the study area. Therefore, the study aimed to assess breastfeeding technique and the associated factors among lactating mothers visiting Gondar town health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 20 to March 20, 2020. An observational checklist and structured interviewer-administered questionnaire were applied to collect the data. The data were entered into Epi-Data 4.6 version and transferred to analyzed using SPSS version 20. Bi-variable and multivariable logistic regressions were performed to identify the association. The strength of association was identified using odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval (), and a p-value of 0.05 was declare as statistically significant. Results The proportion of effective BFT was 48% (95%, CI: 43.0–53.0%). The likelihood of applying proper BFT among age group of 18–20 years was 70% lower than (AOR = 0.3; 95% CI: 0.11–0.83) age group > 30 years. The odds of effective BFT in primipara mothers were 49% (AOR = 0.51; 95% CI: 0.32–0.82) lower compared to multiparous mothers. Likewise, the provability of effective BFT was 55% (AOR = 0.45; 95% CI: 0.29–0.70) times lower in women who had no counseling immediately after delivery compared to their counterparts. Moreover, effective breast feeding technique mothers who have breast problem was 78% lower than (AOR = 0.22; 95% CI: 0.07–0.68) mothers who have no breast problem. And mothers who had counselling of BFT during ANC follow up was 55% (AOR = 0.45; 95% CI: 0.29, 0.70) lower than mothers who had no counseling. Conclusion Just under half of the women in the study area applied proper breast feeding technique Younger and primipara mothers poorly performed to effective BFT. But women having counseling during antenatal care follow-up and immediately after delivery and not having breast problems applied BFT effectively. Hence, special emphasis have to give for younger and primipara mothers. Besides, educate the mother for preventing breast problems and working on enhancing counseling at postnatal clinic.

scholarly journals Breastfeeding Technique and Associated Factors among Lactating Mothers Visiting Gondar Town Health Facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: Observational method

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Destaye Guadie Kassie ◽  
Boko Loka Safayi ◽  
Nega Tezera Assimamaw
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Bottle Feeding ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lactating Mothers ◽  
Gondar Town

Abstract Background The breastfeeding technique (BFT) is explained positioning, attachment, and suckling during breastfeeding. Ineffective BFT is one of the factors leading to premature discontinuation of breastfeeding and malnutrition. There is a limited study on the assessments of BFT and associated factors among lactating mothers in the study area. Therefore, the study aimed to assess breastfeeding technique and the associated factors among lactating mothers visiting Gondar town health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 20th to March 20th, 2020. An observational checklist and structured interviewer-administered questionnaire were used to collect the data. The data were entered into Epi-Data 4.6 version and transferred to analyzed using SPSS version 20. Bi-variable and multivariable logistic regressions were performed to identify the association. The strength of association was identified using an odds ratio with a 95 % confidence interval (CI), and a p-value of ≤ 0.05 was declare as statistically significant. Results The proportion of effective BFT was 48% (95%, CI: 43.0%- 53.0%). The likelihood of applying proper BFT was reduced by 70% (AOR = 0.3; 95% CI: 0.11–0.83) among the age group < 20 compared to the age group > 30 years. The odds of effective BFT in primipara mothers were 49% (AOR = 0.51; 95% CI: 0.32–0.82) lower compared to multiparous mothers. Likewise, the likelihood of effective BFT was 55% (AOR = 0.45; 95% CI: 0.29–0.70) times lower in women who had no counseling immediately after delivery compared to their counterparts. Moreover, effective BFT was reduced by 78% (AOR = 0.22; 95% CI: 0.07–0.68) times in mothers with breast problem and 46% (AOR = 0.54; 95% CI: 0.30–0.97) less in mothers who bottle-fed their baby compared breast-milk mothers. Conclusion Just under half of the women in the study area applied proper BFT. Younger mothers and primipara mothers poorly performed to effective BFT. Likewise, women having counseling during ANC follow-up and immediately after delivery, similar to not having breast problems and bottle feeding practices BFT effectively. Hence, special emphasis should be given to younger and primipara mothers. Besides, preventing breast problems and working on enhancing counseling would improve BFT.

scholarly journals House-hold contact tuberculosis screening adherence and associated factors among tuberculosis patients attending at Health facilities in Gondar town, Northwest, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dessie Alemnew Shiferaw ◽  
Habtamu Sewunet Mekonnen ◽  
Addisu Taye Abate
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Household Contact ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Gondar Town ◽  
Screening Adherence ◽  
Contact Screening

Abstract Abstract Background: Contacts of patients with tuberculosis have a substantial risk of developing the disease. Household contact screening has recently been recommended as a strategy to enhance case detection in high-burden countries but there is no enough information in Gondar Town regarding household contact screening practice among TB patients. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of household contact screening adherence and associated factors among adult tuberculosis patients attending at health facilities in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 1 to 30, 2019 on 404 tuberculosis patients attending at health facilities in Gondar Town. Epi-Info version 7 for data entry and SPSS version 20 for data analysis were used. Descriptive statistics were carried out to illustrate the means, standard deviations, and frequencies of study variables. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify variables having a significant association with the dependent variable. Results: From 412 study populations, 404 participated with 98.06% response rate. The overall household contact TB screening adherence was 47.5% (95% CI: 43.1, 52.5). In the multivariable analysis, certificate and above educational level (AOR=2.83, 95% CI:1.40,5.67), sufficient knowledge on TB (AOR=8.26, 95% CI:4.34,15.71), satisfied patients with delivered health care service (AOR=3.26, 95% CI:1.58,6.76), health education given by health care worker (AOR=2.60, 95% CI:1.54,4.40),and HIV/AIDS co-infection (AOR=3.54, 95% CI:1.70,7.39), were factors associated with household contact TB screening adherence. Conclusion: Compared to other previous studies, the current finding was high but it was low as compared with WHO and Ethiopian Ministry of Health recommendations (all persons having TB contact should be screened). Educational status, knowledge on TB, satisfaction with delivered health care service, health education given by HCWs about TB and HIV/AIDS co-infection were factors associated with household contact TB screening practice. Thus, strengthening household TB contact screening and educational programs regarding the risk of getting TB infection from household contacts is crucial. Keywords: Contact screening, household, adherence, tuberculosis, Ethiopia

scholarly journals Availability of Adequately Iodized Salt at Household Level and Associated Factors in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hailay Gebrearegawi Gebremariam ◽  
Melkie Edris Yesuf ◽  
Digsu Negese Koye
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Gondar Town ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
And Control

Background. Iodine deficiency has serious effects on body growth and mental development. This study assessed availability of adequately iodized salt at household level and associated factors in Gondar town, northwest Ethiopia. Methods. Community based cross-sectional study was carried out among households in Gondar town during August 15–25, 2012. Multistage sampling technique was used. Data were collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire by a face-to-face interview technique. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed to check associations and control confounding. Results. A total of 810 participants were participated. The availability of adequately iodized salt (≥15 parts per million) in the study area was 28.9%. Multivariate analysis showed that using packed salt (AOR (95% CI) = 9.75 (5.74, 16.56)), not exposing salt to sunlight (AOR (95% CI) = 7.26 (3.73, 14.11)), shorter storage of salt at household (AOR (95% CI) = 3.604 (1.402, 9.267)) and good knowledge of participants about iodized salt (AOR (95% CI) = 1.94 (1.23, 3.05)) were associated with availability of adequately iodized salt at household level. Conclusions. Availability of adequately iodized salt at household level was very low. Hence, households should be sensitized about importance of iodized salt and its proper handling at the household level.

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Intestinal Parasites in Ethiopian Ortodox Tewahido Church Religious Students, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayenew Addisu ◽  
Habtamu Gebre ◽  
Sara Tesfaye ◽  
Mola Zewdu ◽  
Meseret Birhanie
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gondar Town ◽  
Church School

Abstract Background Intestinal parasitic infections are the most serious medical and public health problems in developing countries. In Ethiopia, intestinal parasites are among the top ten causes of morbidity, especially in children. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of intestinal parasites among Ethiopian Orthodox church school students in Gondar town, northwest Ethiopia. Method: an institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the prevalence and associated factors of intestinal parasites among religious students in Gondar town from February 2019 to April 2019, northwest Ethiopia. A total of 360 participants were selected by the random sampling technique. Results In this study, a total of 360 Orthodox Tewahido church school students were participated. The over all parasite prevalence, 24.7% was relatively low compared with previous studies conducted in other localitie in Ethiopia. The predominanat parasites were A. lumbricoides S. mansoni and hookworm with (11.4%), (4.4%) and (3.6%) prevalence respectively, A significant association was observed among participants with habits of frequent swiming with 2.3 times higher probability of acquaring infections, but there was no association with gender, age, finger nail status, the habit of eating uncooked vegetables/ fruits, source of drinking water and proper toilet utilization. Conclusion In general, the prevalence of intestinal parasite infections was high and calls for intervention actions on Orthodox Tewahido church students. Moreover, swimming frequency and habits had a significant association. Since the prevalence was high, improvement in awareness and enhancing health seeking behavior of the students, deworming and health education need to be focused on.

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