scholarly journals Retrospective study on rabies at selected districts of Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleme Hailelule ◽  
G/meskel Yibrah
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Tigray Region

scholarly journals Implications of food-for-work programs for consumption and production diversity: Evidence from the Tigray Region of Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bethelhem Legesse Debela ◽  
Gerald E. Shively ◽  
Stein T. Holden
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Transfer Programs ◽  
Crop Choice ◽  
Tigray Region ◽  
Food Variety ◽  
Production Diversity

AbstractFood-based transfer programs have the potential to change diets or alter basic crop mixes. This study empirically investigates the associations between participating in food-for-work (FFW) programs and the diversity of food consumption and production. Four waves of panel data from the Tigray Region of Northern Ethiopia, covering the period 2001–2010, are used to estimate a series of panel data regressions. A dose-response model is used to measure how the intensity of FFW participation aligns with dietary outcomes. Results show that FFW participants had greater household dietary diversity compared with non-participants, with an average magnitude equivalent to one-fifth of a standard deviation in the food variety score. When items directly provided by the FFW program are excluded from the variety score, the overall effect is statistically weaker, but similar in sign and magnitude, suggesting modest “crowding in” of dietary diversity from FFW participation. FFW participation was not correlated with changes in production diversity, suggesting that the labor demands of the program did not alter crop choice. Findings have relevance for interventions that aim to improve food security and promote dietary quality in low-income populations.

scholarly journals Exploration of Barriers to the Uptake of Nutritional Services Among Adolescent Girls from the Rural Communities of Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 157-171
Author(s):  
Amaha Kahsay ◽  
Hadush Gebregziabher ◽  
Znabu Hadush ◽  
Dejen Yemane ◽  
Abebe Hailemariam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Tigray Region

scholarly journals Latrine availability and associated factors among Religious institution in Northern Ethiopia, 2018

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulugeta Woldu Abrha ◽  
Kiros Demoz Ghebremedhin ◽  
Tesfay Teklemariam Weldeslasie
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
P Value ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Religious Institutions ◽  
Religious Institution ◽  
Tigray Region ◽  
Availability Analysis ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene

Abstract Background Religious institutions found at the community, not only uphold belief and cultural values but also as a force for positive change and development. Improved sanitation and hygiene is crucial in these institutions to decrease preventable infections due to unsanitary conditions. However, there are no studies among religious institution on availability of latrine. So this study was conducted to assess the latrine availability and associated factors among religious institution in Tigray Region, Ethiopia.Method Institution based cross – sectional study design was conducted in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia. Multi-stage sampling was used to sample 385 religious institutions. Data was collected using pre tested, structured questionnaire and observation checklist. Logistic regression was fitted and odds ratio with 95% confidence interval (CI) with p-value less than 0.05 was used to determine the predictors of latrine availability. Analysis was carried out using SPSS 20 TM - software package.Results In this study latrine availability was 32.8%. And was significantly affected by currently saved money towards having a latrine (Adjusted Odds ratio (AOR): 0.32, 95% confidence interval (CI) [0.25, 0.42]), any messages seen, heard or received on sanitation and hygiene (AOR: 0.43, 95% CI [0.38, 0.51]) and place where messages seen, heard, received (AOR: 2.95, 95% CI [1.11, 5.55]).Conclusion Availability of latrine was very low when compared to the national target of 100% among the religious institution and was affected by the currently saved money towards having a latrine, any messages seen, heard or received on sanitation and hygiene and place where the messages receive. Information regarding latrine availability should be provided to the community visiting religious institutions through available channels and practical models promotion.

Blinded Rechecking of AFB smear Microscopy performance in Selected private health facilities in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Letebrhan Weldemhret
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Value ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Sputum Smear ◽  
Smear Microscopy ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Major Error ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tigray Region

Abstract Background: Sputum smear microscopy remains the most cost-effective tool for tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment monitoring in resource constrained settings. Random blinded rechecking is a reliable tool to measure and improve smear microscopy. So, this study was intended to assess random blinded rechecking of AFB smear microscopy performance in selected private health facilities in Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from April 1st 2017 to May 30, 2017. The data was collected using standard data collection form. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 25 and the reading agreement was done using kappa statistics.Results: Of the total 269 blinded rechecked smears, 4.8% was found discrepant findings. The major and minor errors were reported by 2.6% (7/269) and 2.2% (6/269) respectively. Likewise, the major error was reported by 50% (5/10) of health facilities with microscopic center. Overall, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of the blinded rechecking smears were 87.5%, 98%, 89.7% and 97.8%, respectively with substantial reading agreement, kappa value= 0.80.Conclusions: The overall performance of blinded rechecking was satisfactory with good smear reading agreement. But, the major error reported indicated unacceptable performance. To minimize the discrepancy, private health facilities with tuberculosis smear microscopic center should adhere to national tuberculosis guidelines.

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