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Patterns and Risk Factors of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Mothers Who Visited Antenatal Clinics in Public Health Centers of Mekelle City, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: Gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with significant morbidity in the short and long-term, for both mother and offspring. It is now well established that women with a history of GDM are at a significant increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes, later in life. There were limited studies conducted on pattern and risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus in Tigray region. The aim of this study is to assess patterns and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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GIS Based Spatial Analysis for Urban Water Supply: A Case of Kedamay Woyane Sub-City, Mekelle City, Ethiopia
Abstract: Access to drinking water supply is one of the universally recognized basic socioeconomic and environmental problems as it is one of the basic needs for human survival. However, this problem is more acute in developing countries like Ethiopia where there is absence and inequity distribution of drinking water access among the society. Nerveless, the problem is more serious in the country’s urban cities like Mekelle city, where the water distribution …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 54–63 Read article
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Need Assessment for Opening a Special School for Differently Abled Children in Mekelle City, Ethiopia 2014
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Every one differs from each other in all aspects which includes physical, emotional, intellectual and behaviors. This causes a different situation for a teacher who has to manage the students with different abilities. It has been greatest challenge for the school teachers to provide a better service without individual differences. In a class room a child can be a normal or with …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 20–50 Read article
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A Descriptive Approach on the Relationship between Facebook and the Well-Being of Undergraduate College Students, Mekelle, Ethiopia
Abstract: In recent years, online social-networking sites have achieved notable popularity among college students. Online social networking sites, such as Facebook, Google+, and Bebo, have grown popularity in recent years and they provide an exciting new area of study in the field of psychology. A survey study under descriptive research, the populations included in the study were undergraduate’s students (N= 400) from different Departments of Mekelle University, Ethiopia, Male 232(58%) and …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Associated Factors of Emergency Contraceptive Pills among Female Youths in Mekelle City, Tigray Region, North Ethiopia
Abstract: For girls and young women aged 15–19, pregnancy and childbirth is the number one killer. It’s the cause of 50,000 deaths of teenage girls every year. Ensuring that adolescent girls are able to use suitable contraception to delay the age at which they first become pregnant is a key part of the family planning challenge. Around 16 million girls between the ages of 15 and 19 give birth each year. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–21 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Blood Donation Among Students of Health Science in Private University College in Mekelle, Tigray, and Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Human blood is an important element of human life. Incidentally, there is no substitute to blood hence donation of blood by humans is of utmost importance. Millions of blood units are collected from donors every year but demands are increasing day by day that is pushing for sufficient and timely provision of blood. Because of that the theme for Blood Donation Day in 2017 focuses on emergency situations, “Give …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 30–46 Read article
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Risk Factors of Neonatal Deaths Among Asphyxiated Neonates in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle, Ethiopia: A Case Control Study
Abstract: In the globe about 4 million babies die during neonatal period every year and 99% of these deaths occur in low-income and middle-income countries. Out of these, almost one-fourth of them lose their lives due to birth asphyxia. The main objective of this study was to assess risk factors of neonatal death among asphyxiated neonates in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle City. Institution-based unmatched case-control study was conducted from December 1st …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–26 Read article
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Factors Influencing Institutional Child Birth among Women in Aynalem Kebelle, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Abstract: Giving birth is the most critical part of pregnancy intervention for improving maternal and child health in Ethiopia with maternal mortality ratio of 673 per 100,000 live births. The majority of births are delivered at home and the proportion of deliveries assisted by skilled attendant is very low. The present study assessed the factors influencing institutional child birthing among women in Aynalem Kebelle, Mekelle, and Tigray, Ethiopia.A community-based cross-sectional study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Determinants of Caesarean Delivery in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia 2015: A Case Control Study
Abstract: Caesarean delivery rates have been increasing around the world from time to time, with current rates in developing countries comparable to other industrialized nations. International concern over such increases has prompted the World Health Organization to suggest that caesarean section rates should not exceed 15%. A study conducted in Ayder Referral Hospital indicated that the rate of caesarean section was 21.90%. The aim of the study was to assess the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 52–59 Read article
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Level of Adherence to Hypertension Treatment Using Morisky Medication Adherence Scale, Mekelle, Ethiopia
Abstract: Hypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than 140 mm Hg and a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mmHg over a sustained period, based on the average of two or more blood pressure measurements taken in two or more contacts with the health care provider after initial screening. Hypertension treatment is many sided, requiring enduring adherence for anti-hypertension medications and lifestyle instructions as well. Lots of factors …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Assessment of Modern Contraceptive Utilization and Factors Associated Among Married Women of Reproductive Age Group at Mekelle City, North Ethiopia in August 2013
Abstract: Ethiopia is the second most populous nation in Africa. Its population has increased nearly seven times from 11.8 million at the beginning of the 20th century to about 80 million today. Where, only 27% in reproductive age groups are currently using modern contraceptive and number of factors could affect for effective use of modern contraception. But, still evidence showed that, as there is high maternal mortality and unwanted pregnancy. However, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–23 Read article
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Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Ophthalmic Patients in Mekelle Quiha General Hospital Ophthalmic Clinic: A Cross-Sectional Study in North Ethiopia
Abstract: For people with ophthalmic disorders, depression is a very common problem. In Ethiopia, no study assessed the severity and related depression factors among ophthalmic patients. The research thus aimed at assessing the prevalence and factors associated depression in people with eye disease. From March 1–30, 2019, the institution-based cross-sectional study layout was conducted among 281 participants at the Mekelle Quiha General Ophthalmic Hospital. Data were collected using the Depression Patient …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Status of Caring, Respectful and Compassionate Health Care Practice in Tigray Regional State: Health Professionals’ Perspectives Mekelle, North Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Regardless of the efforts done to improve the health status of the society, globally including in Ethiopia much is required to do on the compassionate, respectful and caring aspects of the health care delivery system. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the Practice and attitude of health care professionals regarding caring, respectful and compassionate health care in Tigray regional state. Methodology: Cross-sectional study design was employed, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Medico-Legal Practice and Physiotherapy: A Study in Mekelle, Ethiopia
Abstract: The legal and ethical consideration just thinking about practices in physiotherapy profession. Previously people used to think about research; just to link consent form to provide better treatment, but as physiotherapy is an independent profession and doesn’t depend on any other, so they must follow the medico legal aspects as to provide quality services providing a complete evidence based service will make all the physiotherapist to bind on legal aspects. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Associated Factors of Low Back Pain among The Workers of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia: Mekelle, North Ethiopia
Abstract: Its known sitting and standing postures at work vary as to duration and freedom to alternate postures, and standing postures vary as to mobility. The purpose of the study to find out the associated factors of LBP among the bank workers and to find out the impact of demographic, occupational, psychological, and social factors so that bank workers may able to identify the cause, that can control or minimize the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Land Suitability Analysis for Urban Land Use Development
Abstract: Quiha is rapidly growing sub-city in terms of population and spatial growth in the last two decades. The city is characterized by mixed and conflicting land uses due to lack of adopting proper spatial decision support techniques. The aim of the study is to assess the existing land use and propose a method to facilitate land suitability analysis. Accordingly, the current urban land use of the sub-city was assessed; maps …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 27–40 Read article
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Evaluating Building Density Analysis Using Geographical Information System
Abstract: In Mekelle city, urban sprawl is continuously expanding to the surrounding hinterland at an alarming rate without considering the inner infill area of the city. Moreover, several numbers of developers and land speculator hold large tract of vacant land. This has resulted because land speculators buy large aggregation lands and develop small part of their plot and keep the land until the price rises up. And this creates low density …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–39 Read article
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An Institution-based Cross-sectional Study on Magnitude and Factors Affecting Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues with Their Parents among Secondary and Preparatory School Students in Gimbi Town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: Inadequate reproductive health knowledge has been identified as one of the underlying reasons for poor sexual decision-making and risky behavior among young people. Parent-young people’s communication regarding sexuality and reproductive health is an important and effective means of encouraging young people to adopt, responsible, sexual and reproductive behaviors. Yet, the status of the communication level is not well investigated and literatures recommended further studies on parent-young people’s communication. Therefore, the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Anatomical Variations in Origin and the Branching Pattern of the Brachial Plexus in Selected Universities of Ethiopia and its Clinical Implication
Abstract: Introduction: Brachial plexus is a key anatomic structure and variations in the form; this plexus is of greatest importance due to the practical significances of this plexus for modern clinical and surgical procedures done in this region. Alongside this background, we aimed to study the variations in the formation and branching pattern of brachial plexus and to observe intercommunications between nerves of this plexus. Material and Methods: This study was …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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The Impact of Linear Infrastructure on Land Utilization using GIS
Abstract: In all urban centers of the Tigray region and the nation as whole, there is inefficient urban land utilization and development. The bottlenecks in the supply of serviced land are caused by inadequate provision of infrastructure and services. Moreover, the government often provides arterial infrastructure, leaving the provision of secondary and tertiary infrastructure to individuals or private sector developers. As a result private sectors or individuals assembled raw land only. …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 64–74 Read article