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Nature’s contributions to people from church forests in a fragmented tropical landscape in southern Ethiopia

Global Ecology and Conservation, 2021
Despite expanding interest in nature's contributions to people (NCP) studies, understanding of sacred natural sites’ contributions to human society and the restoration of fragmented landscapes remains relatively limited. This study examines the diversity
Mesfin Sahle, Osamu Saito, Travis W. Reynolds   +2 more
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Availability of Adequately Iodized Salt at Household Level and Associated Factors in Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia [PDF]

, 2016
In Ethiopia, Iodine Deficiency Disorder has been recognized as a serious public health problem for the past six decades. In 2011, an estimated 12 million school-age children were living with inadequate iodine, and 66 million people were at risk of iodine
Baraki, N. (Negga), Endale, B. S. (Birhanu), Yaye, A. B. (Anteneh)   +2 more
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The Magnitude and Factors for Early Discontinuation of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Use Among Clients at Marie Stopes Maternal and Child Health Center, Adama, Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCDs) are cost‐effective, convenient, safe, and highly effective methods designed to be used for 10–12 years. However, early discontinuation, defined as removal before 12 months after insertion, is becoming a public health concern in Ethiopia.
Daniel Girma, Haji Aman, Daba Ejara
wiley   +1 more source

The relationship between maternal employment and stunting among 6–59 months old children in Gurage Zone Southern Nation Nationality People’s region, Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022
BackgroundMotivating proper nutrition during childhood is the basis for optimal health, learning, productivity, and social wellbeing throughout life. Stunting is among the major public health problems.
Mekiya Ahmed, Kebebush Zepre, Kifle Lentero, Tigist Gebremariam, Zeyneba Jemal, Asegedech Wondimu, Jemal Bedewi, Tamirat Melis, Alazar Gebremeskel   +8 more
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Determinants of timely initiation of breastfeeding among mothers in Goba Woreda, South East Ethiopia : a cross sectional study [PDF]

, 2011
Background: Although breastfeeding is universal in Ethiopia, ranges of regional differences in timely initiation of breastfeeding have been documented. Initiation of breastfeeding is highly bound to cultural factors that may either enhance or inhibit the
Setegn, Tesfaye, Gerbaba, Mulusew, Lema, Tefera Belachew   +2 more
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Species Occurrence and Seasonal Variation of Malaria Vectors in Hadiya Zone, Ethiopia

BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Environmental change can alter the species occurrence and seasonal distribution of malaria vectors to higher altitudes and latitudes. Highlands remain dynamic due to factors that favor their growth and development. Invasive species have proliferated into new ecological niches, increased.
Anmut Assemie, Dasash Mulu, Eyerus Mekuriaw, Workineh Muluken, Syed Khurram Azmat   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Farmers’ perceptions about changes in climate variables: Perceived risks and household responses in different agro-ecological communities, Southern Ethiopia

Climate Services, 2021
Rain-fed dependent farmers in Ethiopia are highly affected by changing climate situations. Thus, this study examines farmers’ perception of climatic change, related risks, and adaptation practices that farmers have adopted to address the adverse ...
Zelalem Dendir, Belay Simane
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The ensete in Gurage

, 2021
Abstract The aim of this article is to investigate the way Gurage people name the diverse ensete (Ensete ventricosum) varieties and how that naming categorises varieties of the plant. It also attempts to describe lexical entities associated with ensete and its products, meaning extensions of
openaire   +1 more source

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors for Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Schoolchildren at Mikara Primary School, Northwest Ethiopia

BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are major public health problems with a wide global distribution and are associated with significant diseases and death, especially in preschool‐aged and school‐aged children. This study is aimed at assessing the prevalence of IPIs and at identifying related risk factors among schoolchildren enrolled at Mikara ...
Gebre Ayanaw Alula, Yideg Abinew, Hannah Wesley   +2 more
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Livelihood vulnerability to climate variability and change in different agroecological zones of Gurage Administrative Zone, Ethiopia

Progress in Disaster Science, 2019
Introduction: Climate change and related extreme events are negatively affecting agricultural production where millions of smallholder farmers depend up on it.
Zelalem Dendir, Belay Simane
doaj   +1 more source