Yemane Berhane
Biographic Data
| ID | 327769 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Yemane Berhane |
| GIVEN NAMES | Yemane |
| FAMILY NAME | Berhane |
| SIGNATURE | BERHANE Y |
| AFFILIATIONS | Addis Continental Institute of Public Health |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2527-1339 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 65 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 92 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 65 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Men's nutrition knowledge is important for women's and children's nutrition in Ethiopia
In an effort to address undernutrition among women and children in rural areas of low-income countries, nutrition-sensitive agriculture (NSA) and behaviour change communication (BCC) projects heavily focus on women as an entry point to effect nutritional outcomes. There is limited evidence on the role of men's contribution in improving household diets. In this Agriculture to Nutrition trial (Clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT03152227), we explore…
Effectiveness of same-day antiretroviral therapy initiation in retention outcomes among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Ethiopia
Reduced retention-in-care can threaten the benefit of the same-day "test and treat" policy. The policy needs to be implemented cautiously with greater emphasis on assessment and preparation of PLHIV for ART to ensure treatment readiness before starting them on same-day ART and close monitoring of patients during early follow-up periods
Anemia prevalence and etiology among women, men, and children in Ethiopia
ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04002466 . Registered on 28 June 2019. Retrospectively registered
Market food diversity mitigates the effect of environment on women’s dietary diversity in the Agriculture to Nutrition (Atonu) study, Ethiopia
Objective In Ethiopia, women’s dietary diversity is low, primarily due to poor food availability and access, both at home and market level. The present study aimed to describe market access using a new definition called market food diversity (MFD) and estimate the impact of MFD, crop and livestock diversity on dietary diversity among women enrolled in the Agriculture to Nutrition (ATONU) trial. Design Baseline cross-sectional data collected from …
Mothers’ experience of disrespect and abuse during maternity care in northern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The provision of respectful and satisfactory maternity care is essential for promoting timely care-seeking behaviour, and ultimately ensuring the health and well-being of mothers and their babies. Disrespectful and abusive care has been recognized as one of the barriers to seeking timely maternity health services. However, the issue has not been adequately researched in community settings in low- and middle-income countries using vali…
An integrated community‐based outpatient therapeutic feeding programme for severe acute malnutrition in rural Southern Ethiopia
A scaled up and integrated outpatient therapeutic feeding programme (OTP) brings the treatment of severely malnourished children closer to the community. This study assessed recovery from severe acute malnutrition (SAM), fatality, and acute malnutrition up to 14 weeks after admission to a programme integrated in the primary health care system. In this cohort study, 1,048 children admitted to 94 OTPs in Southern Ethiopia were followed for 14 weeks…
Perceptions of usage and unintended consequences of provision of ready-to-use therapeutic food for management of severe acute child malnutrition. A qualitative study in Southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Severe acute child malnutrition (SAM) is associated with high risk of mortality. To increase programme effectiveness in management of SAM, community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) programme that treats SAM using ready-to-use-therapeutic foods (RUTF) has been scaled-up and integrated into existing government health systems. The study aimed to examine caregivers' and health workers perceptions of usages of RUTF in a chron…
High parental monitoring prevents adolescents from engaging in risky sexual practices in Harar, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Emerging findings have shown that high parental monitoring of adolescents' sexual and reproductive health (SRH) communications between parents and adolescents and good parenting styles prevent adolescents from engaging in risky sexual practices. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the associations of parental monitoring, parent-adolescent SRH communications, and parenting styles with risky sexual practices among adolescent…
Magnitude and determinants of malnutrition among pregnant women in eastern E thiopia
Maternal malnutrition is a worldwide public health problem affecting a high proportion of pregnant women. This study aimed to determine the magnitude and determinants of malnutrition among pregnant women in eastern Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1731 pregnant women selected by a cluster random sampling method. Data on maternal anthropometry and other factors were gathered by trained data collectors. Mid-upper arm circumference…
Under five diarrhea among model household and non model households in Hawassa, South Ethiopia
Diarrhea among under five children significantly reduced among families who fully implemented basic health packages. The finding suggests that being a model HH can have a positive impact on diarrhea morbidity among under five children
Effectiveness of an improved road safety policy in Ethiopia
Although revised road safety policy helped in reducing motor vehicle crashes and associated fatalities, the overall incidence rate is still very high. Further action is required to avoid unnecessary loss of lives
Sexual and reproductive health communication and awareness of contraceptive methods among secondary school female students, northern Ethiopia
Discussion on sexual and reproductive health issues with family and peers has a positive effect on contraceptive awareness of students. Therefore, strategies to improve open parent-child communication, and appropriate peer-to-peer communication in schools on sexual and reproductive health should be established and strengthened
Khat chewing among Ethiopian University Students- a growing concern
Prevalence of current use of khat reported in this study is higher than recent study done on university students in Ethiopia and heavily influenced with peer practice
Diabetes mellitus in North West Ethiopia
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is considerably high among the urban compared to the rural population. Diabetes is largely undiagnosed and untreated, especially in rural settings. Appropriate actions need to be taken to provide access to early diagnosis and treatment in order to reduce associated complications
Women's knowledge and perceptions of malaria and use of malaria vector control interventions in Kersa, eastern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia has a long history of controlling malaria using vector control tools. Community knowledge and perceptions of malaria and use of malaria vector control interventions vary. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine malaria-related knowledge and perceptions among women and to determine the use of malaria vector control interventions, mainly indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), among househo…
Predicted implications of using percentage weight gain as single discharge criterion in management of acute malnutrition in rural southern E thiopia
Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is increasingly used in identifying and admitting children with acute malnutrition for treatment. It is easy to use because it does not involve height assessment, but its use calls for alternative discharge criteria. This study examined how use of percentage weight gain as discharge criterion would affect the nutritional status of children admitted into a community-based management programme for acute malnutriti…
Long distance travelling and financial burdens discourage tuberculosis DOTs treatment initiation and compliance in Ethiopia
This study highlighted complexities surrounding tuberculosis control efforts in Dabat District. Challenges of geographic access to health care facilities and financial burdens were factors that most influenced timely tuberculosis treatment initiation and compliance. Decentralization of tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment services to peripheral health facilities, including health posts is of vital importance to make progress toward achieving tube…
Timely initiation of complementary feeding and associated factors among children aged 6 to 12 months in Northern Ethiopia
Almost two-third of mothers initiated complementary feeding at six month of child' age as recommended. This was relatively higher prevalence than most developing countries. However, significant proportion of mothers still did not initiate complementary feeding timely. Mothers who are illiterate and completed only primary school need more attention. All mothers must be encouraged to make antenatal care follow up
Seasonal variation in the prevalence of acute undernutrition among children under five years of age in east rural Ethiopia
Acute child under-nutrition was relatively higher in the dry season. Although season was not significantly associated with child under--nutrition, poverty and poor access to health services were important predictors of wasting in the study setting. Thus, effective community-based nutrition interventions that require a multi--disciplinary approach should be scaled up to curb childhood under-nutrition
Predictors of perinatal mortality in rural population of Northwest Ethiopia
Predictors of perinatal death in the study area are easily recognizable and potentially preventable with the existing maternal health programs. Efforts need to be intensified in expanding maternal and newborn health services to significantly reduce perinatal mortality in rural settings
Low long-lasting insecticide nets (LLINs) use among household members for protection against mosquito bite in kersa, Eastern Ethiopia
This study indicates that only about one third of LLIN owned households are actually using at least one LLIN for protection against mosquito bite. Thus, majority of the residents are at higher risk of mosquito bite and acquiring of malaria infection. Households living in fringe zone are not benefiting from the LLIN protection. Further progress in malaria prevention can be achieved by specifically targeting populations in fringe zones and conducti…
Oral and anal sex practices among high school youth in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Considerable proportion of adolescents had engaged in oral and anal sex practices. Multiple sexual partnerships were common while consistent condom use was low. Sexual health education and behavior change communication strategies need to cover a full range of sexual practices
Predictors of Oral Rehydration Therapy use among under-five children with diarrhea in Eastern Ethiopia
Health education should be strengthened on the benefit, preparation, early initiation of Oral Rehydration Therapy and the causes of diarrhea. Attention should be given to those who do not have previous experience of Oral Rehydration Therapy use and have less frequent contacts with the health facilities
Pre-marital sexual debut and its associated factors among in-school adolescents in eastern Ethiopia
A significant proportion of in-school adolescents were engaged in sexual relationship. Thus, public health interventions should consider the broader determinants of premarital sexual debut, including the ecological factors in which the behavior occurs
PS53 Effect Of Geographical Access To Health Facilities On Child Mortality In Rural Ethiopia
Background There have been few studies which have examined associations between access to health care and child health outcomes in remote populations most in need of health services. This study assessed the effect of travel time and distance to health facilities on mortality in children under five years in a remote area of rural north-western Ethiopia. Methods This study involved a randomly selected cross sectional survey of 2,058 households. Dat…
Violence against women is strongly associated with suicide attempts
Women's health in a rural setting in societal transition in Ethiopia
Perceptions of usage and unintended consequences of provision of ready-to-use therapeutic food for management of severe acute child malnutrition. A qualitative study in Southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Severe acute child malnutrition (SAM) is associated with high risk of mortality. To increase programme effectiveness in management of SAM, community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) programme that treats SAM using ready-to-use-therapeutic foods (RUTF) has been scaled-up and integrated into existing government health systems. The study aimed to examine caregivers' and health workers perceptions of usages of RUTF in a chron…
PS53 Effect Of Geographical Access To Health Facilities On Child Mortality In Rural Ethiopia
Background There have been few studies which have examined associations between access to health care and child health outcomes in remote populations most in need of health services. This study assessed the effect of travel time and distance to health facilities on mortality in children under five years in a remote area of rural north-western Ethiopia. Methods This study involved a randomly selected cross sectional survey of 2,058 households. Dat…
Women's health in a rural setting in societal transition in Ethiopia
Patient and health service delay in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in Ethiopia
The time before diagnosis in TB patients was long and appears to be associated with patient inadequate knowledge of TB treatment and distance to the health centre. Further decentralization of TB services, the use of some components of active case finding, and raising public awareness of the disease to increase service utilization are recommended
The use of simplified verbal autopsy in identifying causes of adult death in a predominantly rural population in Ethiopia
The simplified approach to verbal autopsy diagnosis can produce useful data that can effectively guide priority health interventions in rural areas where routine information system is either very weak or non-existent
The goitre rate, its association with reproductive failure, and the knowledge of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) among women in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is at risk of iodine deficiency disorders. The findings presented in this report emphasis on a sustainable iodine intervention program targeted at population particularly reproductive age women. Nutrition education along with Universal Salt Iodization program and iodized oil capsule distribution in some peripheries where iodine deficiency is severe is urgently required
Vulnerability to episodes of extreme weather
BACKGROUND: During 1999-2000, great parts of Ethiopia experienced a period of famine which was recognised internationally. The aim of this paper is to characterise the epidemiology of mortality of the period, making use of individual, longitudinal population-based data from the Butajira demographic surveillance site and rainfall data from a local site. METHODS: Vital statistics and household data were routinely collected in a cluster sample of 10…
Traditional values of virginity and sexual behaviour in rural Ethiopian youth
Although virginity norms help delay age at sexual debut among rural Ethiopian youth, and thus reduces vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections and HIV infection, vulnerability among females may increase after marriage due to unprotected multiple risky sexual behaviours by spouses. The use of preventive services, such as VCT before marriage and condom use in marriage should be part of the HIV/AIDS prevention and control strategies
Young adult and middle age mortality in Butajira demographic surveillance site, Ethiopia
A complex pattern of adult mortality prevails, still influenced by war, famine and communicable diseases. Individual factors such as a lack of education, low economic status and social disadvantage all contribute to increased risks of mortality
Vulnerability to episodes of extreme weather
BACKGROUND: During 1999-2000, great parts of Ethiopia experienced a period of famine which was recognised internationally. The aim of this paper is to characterise the epidemiology of mortality of the period, making use of individual, longitudinal population-based data from the Butajira demographic surveillance site and rainfall data from a local site. METHODS: Vital statistics and household data were routinely collected in a cluster sample of 10…
Readiness of youth in rural Ethiopia to seek health services for sexually transmitted infections
Studies pertaining to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among rural young adults in Ethiopia are limited. This study provides information on knowledge about common STIs, and the perceptions, preferences and use of health services for STIs, among youths and healthcare providers in predominately rural Butajira, a town in south-central Ethiopia. We performed mixed-method research, using a cross-sectional survey among 3 743 randomly selected you…
Anger expression, violent behavior, and symptoms of depression among male college students in Ethiopia
Further research should be conducted to better characterize community and individual level determinants of anger-expression, violent behavior and depression among youths
Implications of the HIV testing protocol for refusal bias in seroprevalence surveys
The protocol for post-test counseling and the return of HIV test results to study participants is an important consideration in HIV prevalence surveys that wish to minimize refusal bias. The availability of ART is likely to reduce refusal rates
Spatio-temporal clustering of mortality in Butajira HDSS, Ethiopia, from 1987 to 2008
BACKGROUND: Mortality in a population may be clustered in space and time for a variety of reasons, including geography, socio-economics, environment and demographics. Analysing mortality clusters can therefore reveal important insights into patterns and risks of mortality in a particular setting. OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN: To investigate the extent of spatio-temporal clustering of mortality in the Butajira District, Ethiopia, from 1987 to 2008. The He…
Violence against women in relation to literacy and area of residence in Ethiopia
OBJECTIVE: This study explores violence against women in a low-income setting in relation to residency and literacy. SETTING: The study was conducted within the Butajira Rural Health Programme (a Health and Demographic Surveillance Site), which includes rural and semi-urban settings in south-central Ethiopia. DESIGN: This is a community-based cross-sectional study and is part of the WHO Women's Health and Life Events multi-country study. It inclu…
Children who were vaccinated, breast fed and from low parity mothers live longer
Immunization, breastfeeding and low parity mothers were independently found to be protective from childhood death. Strengthening the child survival initiatives, namely universal child immunization, family planning and breast feeding - is strongly recommended
Violence against women is strongly associated with suicide attempts
Low long-lasting insecticide nets (LLINs) use among household members for protection against mosquito bite in kersa, Eastern Ethiopia
This study indicates that only about one third of LLIN owned households are actually using at least one LLIN for protection against mosquito bite. Thus, majority of the residents are at higher risk of mosquito bite and acquiring of malaria infection. Households living in fringe zone are not benefiting from the LLIN protection. Further progress in malaria prevention can be achieved by specifically targeting populations in fringe zones and conducti…
Oral and anal sex practices among high school youth in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Considerable proportion of adolescents had engaged in oral and anal sex practices. Multiple sexual partnerships were common while consistent condom use was low. Sexual health education and behavior change communication strategies need to cover a full range of sexual practices
Predictors of Oral Rehydration Therapy use among under-five children with diarrhea in Eastern Ethiopia
Health education should be strengthened on the benefit, preparation, early initiation of Oral Rehydration Therapy and the causes of diarrhea. Attention should be given to those who do not have previous experience of Oral Rehydration Therapy use and have less frequent contacts with the health facilities
Pre-marital sexual debut and its associated factors among in-school adolescents in eastern Ethiopia
A significant proportion of in-school adolescents were engaged in sexual relationship. Thus, public health interventions should consider the broader determinants of premarital sexual debut, including the ecological factors in which the behavior occurs
PS53 Effect Of Geographical Access To Health Facilities On Child Mortality In Rural Ethiopia
Background There have been few studies which have examined associations between access to health care and child health outcomes in remote populations most in need of health services. This study assessed the effect of travel time and distance to health facilities on mortality in children under five years in a remote area of rural north-western Ethiopia. Methods This study involved a randomly selected cross sectional survey of 2,058 households. Dat…
Women's knowledge and perceptions of malaria and use of malaria vector control interventions in Kersa, eastern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia has a long history of controlling malaria using vector control tools. Community knowledge and perceptions of malaria and use of malaria vector control interventions vary. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine malaria-related knowledge and perceptions among women and to determine the use of malaria vector control interventions, mainly indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), among househo…
Predicted implications of using percentage weight gain as single discharge criterion in management of acute malnutrition in rural southern E thiopia
Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is increasingly used in identifying and admitting children with acute malnutrition for treatment. It is easy to use because it does not involve height assessment, but its use calls for alternative discharge criteria. This study examined how use of percentage weight gain as discharge criterion would affect the nutritional status of children admitted into a community-based management programme for acute malnutriti…
Long distance travelling and financial burdens discourage tuberculosis DOTs treatment initiation and compliance in Ethiopia
This study highlighted complexities surrounding tuberculosis control efforts in Dabat District. Challenges of geographic access to health care facilities and financial burdens were factors that most influenced timely tuberculosis treatment initiation and compliance. Decentralization of tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment services to peripheral health facilities, including health posts is of vital importance to make progress toward achieving tube…
Timely initiation of complementary feeding and associated factors among children aged 6 to 12 months in Northern Ethiopia
Almost two-third of mothers initiated complementary feeding at six month of child' age as recommended. This was relatively higher prevalence than most developing countries. However, significant proportion of mothers still did not initiate complementary feeding timely. Mothers who are illiterate and completed only primary school need more attention. All mothers must be encouraged to make antenatal care follow up
Seasonal variation in the prevalence of acute undernutrition among children under five years of age in east rural Ethiopia
Acute child under-nutrition was relatively higher in the dry season. Although season was not significantly associated with child under--nutrition, poverty and poor access to health services were important predictors of wasting in the study setting. Thus, effective community-based nutrition interventions that require a multi--disciplinary approach should be scaled up to curb childhood under-nutrition
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