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Functional status of women with and without potentially life‐threatening maternal conditions after 6 months postpartum: A cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of potentially life‐threatening maternal conditions (PLTCs) on functional disability at 6 months postpartum. Methods This prospective cohort study was done at 10 hospitals in Tigray, northern Ethiopia. A total of 1027 postpartum women (341 with PLTCs and 686 without) were enrolled into
Fitiwi Tinsae Baykemagn, Girmatsion Fisseha Abreha, Yibrah Berhe Zelelow, Alemayehu Bayray Kahsay   +3 more
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Damage to the public health system caused by war-related looting or vandalism in the Tigray region of Northern Ethiopia

Frontiers in Public Health
BackgroundThe war that started on November 4, 2020, in the Tigray region of Northern Ethiopia severely affected the health sector. However, there is no available evidence to suggest the economic damage caused to the public health system because of war ...
Zenawi Hagos Gufue, Hiluf Kalayou Haftu, Yibrah Alemayehu, Etsay Weldekidan Tsegay, Meresa Berwo Mengesha, Berhe Dessalegn   +5 more
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Application of geospatial analysis for mapping the distribution of severe maternal morbidities in eastern Ethiopia: The case of the Ethiopian obstetric surveillance system

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction The disparity in maternal mortality and severe morbidity between high‐ and low‐income countries is well established. Previously, we highlighted within‐country disparities in Ethiopia using demographic and health survey data. This study used enhanced obstetric surveillance data to detect subnational hotspot areas and factors ...
Sisay Mulugeta Alemu, Gerd Weitkamp, Marian Knight, Sagni Girma, Mohammed Yuya, Jelle Stekelenburg, Thomas van den Akker, Regien Biesma, Abera Kenay Tura   +8 more
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Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Agricultural Productivity in Ethiopia: Does Agroecology Matter? [PDF]

This paper uses data from household- and plot-level surveys conducted in the highlands of the Tigray and Amhara regions of Ethiopia to examine the contribution of sustainable land-management practices to net values of agricultural production in areas ...
Köhlin, Gunnar, Kassie, Menale, Zikhali, Precious, Pender, John   +3 more
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Evaluation and treatment of mental health symptoms among unaccompanied migrant children and adolescents in the United States: A systematic review

JCPP Advances, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Unaccompanied migrant youths are at elevated risk for exposure to trauma and related mental health challenges, but there is minimal evidence guiding best practices. We conducted a systematic review of quantitative studies that examined mental health evaluation and treatment services for unaccompanied migrant youths resettled in the ...
Natan J. Vega Potler, Sebastian Villegas, Dorice Vieira, Sarah M. Horwitz   +3 more
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Visceral leishmaniasis treatment outcome and associated factors in northern Ethiopia

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2019
Background. Visceral leishmaniasis (VL), one of the most neglected tropical diseases, is placing a huge burden on Ethiopia. Despite the introduction of antileishmanial drugs, treatment outcomes across regions are variable due to drug resistance and other factors.
Kidu Gidey, Desalegn Belay, Berhane Yohannes Hailu, Tesfaye Dessale Kassa, Yirga Legesse Niriayo   +4 more
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Risk Preferences as Determinants of Soil Conservation Decisions in Ethiopia [PDF]

Soil degradation is one of the most serious environmental problems in the highlands of Ethiopia. The prevalence of traditional agricultural land use and the absence of appropriate resource management often result in the degradation of natural soil ...
Teklewold, Hailemariam, Köhlin, Gunnar
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From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
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Participation in Off-Farm Employment, Rainfall Patterns, and Rate of Time Preferences: The Case of Ethiopia [PDF]

Devoting time to off-farm activities, while complementing agricultural incomes, may be constrained by labor availability and financial capacity. This paper assesses the importance of rainfall patterns, which condition the availability of agricultural ...
Köhlin, Gunnar, GebreMedhin, Liyousew, Gebreegziabher, Zenebe, Bezabih, Mintewab   +3 more
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Evaluating Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo) Calculation Methods and Quantifying Climate‐Driven Change in Irrigation Demand Across Nepal's Terai

International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.
Framework illustrating the comparison of different reference evapotranspiration (ETo) estimation methods and the integration of baseline ETo, crop water requirement (CWR), and irrigation water requirement (IWR) calculations with downscaled CMIP6 climate projections under SSP245 and SSP585 scenarios for the mid‐century and late‐century periods across ...
Umesh Kumar Sujakhu, Rajesh Khatakho, Naresh Suwal, Ayush Poudel   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source