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Determinants of healthcare-seeking behavior among women with symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse in gurage zone [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is relatively common healthcare issue due to its high prevalence, various adverse effects, and challenges for the healthcare system. Women in developing nations are at a higher risk of experiencing this condition. Although POP
Ayana Benti Terefe, Bethelhem Sileshy Ayalnew, Tolesa Gemeda Gudeta, Getu Habte Mamo, Girma Teferi Mengistu, Mangistu Abera, Seboka Abebe Sori   +6 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
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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 [PDF]

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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Magnitude of Cognitive Impairment Among Patients With Epilepsy at Health Institutions in Gurage Zone, Ethiopia [PDF]

SAGE Open Nursing, 2023
Introduction Epilepsy is a widespread neurological disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures; it contributes to 1% of the global burden of diseases and can end in cognitive impairment. Objective To assess the magnitude and associated factors of cognitive impairment among patients with epilepsy.
Zebene Mekonnen Assefa, Omega Tolessa Geleta   +1 more
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Evaluating eye health care services progress towards VISION 2020 goals in Gurage Zone, Ethiopia [PDF]

BMC Health Services Research, 2022
Background Ethiopia signed the VISION 2020 Global Declaration and launched its eye health program in 2002. Since then, there has been limited systematic and comprehensive evaluation of the progress towards VISION 2020 goals in Ethiopia.
Jibat Gemida Soboka, Tiliksew T. Teshome, Omar Salamanca, Alana Calise   +3 more
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Factors influencing drop-out of households from community based health insurance membership in rural districts of Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia: Community based case-control study [PDF]

Frontiers in Public Health, 2022
BackgroundFinancial risk-sharing through community-based health insurance is a critical component of universal health coverage. However, its development is a great challenge, not only due to low enrollment but also due to the high dropout rate of members
Kebebush Zepre, Fedila Yassin, Betelhem Tadesse, Omega Tolossa, Derbachew Hailemariam, Asegedech Wondimu, Fisha Alebel GebreEyesus, Tadesse Tsehay, Kenzudin Assfa   +8 more
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension Among Adults in Gurage Zone, Southwest Ethiopia, 2022 [PDF]

SAGE Open Nursing, 2023
Introduction Hypertension affects over a billion people worldwide, making it a major public health problem. The problem is significant in both developed and developing countries.
Mamo Solomon MSc, Bisrat Zeleke Shiferaw MSc, Tadesse Tsehay Tarekegn MSc, Fisha Alebel GebreEyesus MSc, Shegaw Tesfa Mengist MSc, Mitiku Mammo MSc, Agerie Aynalem Mewahegn MSc, Bethelihem Tadesse Mengiste MSc, Tamene Fetene Terefe MSc   +8 more
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Treatment outcomes and associated factors among tuberculosis patients attending Gurage Zone Public Hospital, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region, Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study [PDF]

Frontiers in Medicine, 2023
BackgroundTuberculosis remains the most important global health problem. Worldwide, tuberculosis is the cause of a single infectious agent and the ninth leading cause of death, ranking above human immunodeficiency virus.
Haile Workye Agazhu, Zebene Mekonnen Assefa, Masino Tessu Beshir, Habtam Tadesse, Aregash Sitot Mengstie   +4 more
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Prevalence of traditional eye medicine and self-treatment in Gurage Zone, Rural Ethiopia [PDF]

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Introduction Traditional medicines are commonly used worldwide, especially in Africa—however, there is limited information on the prevalence and types of traditional eye medicine utilization in Ethiopia.
Sadik Taju Sherief, Munira Sherefedin Sitotaw, Abonesh Girma   +2 more
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Pressure ulcer prevention knowledge, practices, and their associated factors among nurses in Gurage Zone Hospitals, South Ethiopia, 2021 [PDF]

SAGE Open Medicine, 2022
A pressure ulcer is a localized skin injury and underlying tissue, usually as a result of friction or pressure against the surface of the skin. The global mortality rate of pressure ulcers was above 60% for hospitalized patients who wait 1 year of ...
Shegaw Tesfa Mengist, Haimanot Abebe Geletie, Bitew Tefera Zewudie, Agerie Ayinalem Mewahegn, Tamene Fetene Terefe, Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Betelhem Tadesse, Fisha Alebel GebreEyesus, Tadesse Tsehay, Mamo Solomon, Bogale Chekole Temere, Shegaw Geze Tenaw, Yibeltal Mesfin   +12 more
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