Teferi Gedif Fenta
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 1827112 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Teferi Gedif Fenta |
| NOMBRES | Teferi Gedif |
| APELLIDO | Fenta |
| FIRMA | FENTA T G |
| AFILIACIONES | Addis Ababa University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8500-6708 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 11 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 4 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 11 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2016 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Experience and satisfaction towards palliative care in an Ethiopian tertiary care setting
Patients and caregivers often face significant challenges in addressing palliative care needs in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess patients treated for cancer and family caregiver satisfaction and experience towards palliative care at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH). An explanatory mixed method study was conducted among patients treated for cancer and their family caregivers at TASH and data was collected from May 13 to August 30, 20…
Risk perceptions, knowledge and protection practices related to Covid-19 in Dessie City Administration, Northeast Ethiopia
Background: COVID-19 is a global concern due to its high transmission and mortality rates. Despite governments' efforts worldwide to control its spread, many people were hesitant to adopt preventive measures. The effectiveness of these measures largely depends on public willingness, which is influenced by their knowledge and perception of risk. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the knowledge, risk perceptions, protection practices, and relat…
Health commodities logistics management information system performance at public health facilities of Amhara region, Ethiopia
Introduction: Ensuring equitable access to essential medicines is a major global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Effective supply chain management and Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS) are crucial for addressing these challenges. Despite substantial efforts, significant LMIS implementation issues continue, especially in Ethiopia. Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the performance of health co…
End Users’ Perspective of Digital Logistics Management Information System (eLMIS) Performance at Public Health Facilities of Amhara Region, Ethiopia
The healthcare supply chain relies on real-time logistics Management Information System (LMIS). Despite Ethiopia's adoption of a digital LMIS in 2009, ongoing evaluation of software, infrastructure, and sustainability remains essential for improving performance from users' and health system's perspectives. The study aimed to evaluate the performance of the facility version of digital LMIS at public health facilities in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia…
Extent and causes of unused medications among patients in rural Ethiopia
A substantial amount of prescribed medications remains unused by patients in rural areas, frequently not properly disposed. Interventions are needed to ensure medications are not wasted and reduce the unwanted consequences
Implementation Status and Challenges of Pharmacovigilance Program in Ethiopia
Functional pharmacovigilance systems are vital to ensure patient safety. There is a paucity of information on the organizational functionality of pharmacovigilance program in Ethiopia. This study assessed the pharmacovigilance programs and its implementation status in Ethiopia. A mixed study design was employed to assess pharmacovigilance functionality in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and the National Regulatory Authority. World Health Org…
Half of Prescribed Antibiotics Are Not Needed
Intense antibiotic consumption in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) is fueled by critical gaps in diagnostics and entrenched syndromic management of infectious syndromes. Few data inform the achievability and impact of antimicrobial stewardship interventions, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our goal was to demonstrate the feasibility of a pharmacist-led laboratory-supported intervention at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Ab…
Religion, Spirits, Human Agents and Healing
This paper explores the relationship among religion, spirits and healing in the Tehuledere community in the northeastern part of Ethiopia and focuses on how this knowledge can inform primary healthcare reform. The study employed qualitative ethnographic methods. Participatory observation, over a total of 5 months during the span of 1 year, was supplemented by focus group discussions (96 participants in 10 groups) and in-depth interviews (n = 20) …
Catastrophic healthcare expenditure and coping strategies among patients attending cancer treatment services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background With the rapid increase in magnitude and mortality of cancer, which is costly disease to manage, several patients particularly in developing countries are facing a huge financial burden. The study aimed to examine the incidence of catastrophic health expenditure (CHE), identify associated factors and coping strategies among patients attending cancer treatment services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional s…
Beliefs and perception of ill-health causation
Members of the study community believes that supernatural, natural and social elements are linked to ill-health causation. A successful integrated primary health care strategy should include strategies for supporting patients' needs in all three of these domains
Health seeking behavior and use of medicinal plants among the Hamer ethnic group, South Omo zone, southwestern Ethiopia
It can be concluded that traditional medical practices, particularly herbal aspect, is widely used by the Hamer ethnic group, although health seeking behavior of the community is affected by different socio-economic and cultural factors
Health seeking behavior and use of medicinal plants among the Hamer ethnic group, South Omo zone, southwestern Ethiopia
It can be concluded that traditional medical practices, particularly herbal aspect, is widely used by the Hamer ethnic group, although health seeking behavior of the community is affected by different socio-economic and cultural factors
Health seeking behavior and use of medicinal plants among the Hamer ethnic group, South Omo zone, southwestern Ethiopia
It can be concluded that traditional medical practices, particularly herbal aspect, is widely used by the Hamer ethnic group, although health seeking behavior of the community is affected by different socio-economic and cultural factors
Beliefs and perception of ill-health causation
Members of the study community believes that supernatural, natural and social elements are linked to ill-health causation. A successful integrated primary health care strategy should include strategies for supporting patients' needs in all three of these domains
Half of Prescribed Antibiotics Are Not Needed
Intense antibiotic consumption in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) is fueled by critical gaps in diagnostics and entrenched syndromic management of infectious syndromes. Few data inform the achievability and impact of antimicrobial stewardship interventions, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our goal was to demonstrate the feasibility of a pharmacist-led laboratory-supported intervention at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Ab…
Religion, Spirits, Human Agents and Healing
This paper explores the relationship among religion, spirits and healing in the Tehuledere community in the northeastern part of Ethiopia and focuses on how this knowledge can inform primary healthcare reform. The study employed qualitative ethnographic methods. Participatory observation, over a total of 5 months during the span of 1 year, was supplemented by focus group discussions (96 participants in 10 groups) and in-depth interviews (n = 20) …
Catastrophic healthcare expenditure and coping strategies among patients attending cancer treatment services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background With the rapid increase in magnitude and mortality of cancer, which is costly disease to manage, several patients particularly in developing countries are facing a huge financial burden. The study aimed to examine the incidence of catastrophic health expenditure (CHE), identify associated factors and coping strategies among patients attending cancer treatment services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional s…
Extent and causes of unused medications among patients in rural Ethiopia
A substantial amount of prescribed medications remains unused by patients in rural areas, frequently not properly disposed. Interventions are needed to ensure medications are not wasted and reduce the unwanted consequences
Implementation Status and Challenges of Pharmacovigilance Program in Ethiopia
Functional pharmacovigilance systems are vital to ensure patient safety. There is a paucity of information on the organizational functionality of pharmacovigilance program in Ethiopia. This study assessed the pharmacovigilance programs and its implementation status in Ethiopia. A mixed study design was employed to assess pharmacovigilance functionality in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and the National Regulatory Authority. World Health Org…
Risk perceptions, knowledge and protection practices related to Covid-19 in Dessie City Administration, Northeast Ethiopia
Background: COVID-19 is a global concern due to its high transmission and mortality rates. Despite governments' efforts worldwide to control its spread, many people were hesitant to adopt preventive measures. The effectiveness of these measures largely depends on public willingness, which is influenced by their knowledge and perception of risk. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the knowledge, risk perceptions, protection practices, and relat…
Health commodities logistics management information system performance at public health facilities of Amhara region, Ethiopia
Introduction: Ensuring equitable access to essential medicines is a major global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Effective supply chain management and Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS) are crucial for addressing these challenges. Despite substantial efforts, significant LMIS implementation issues continue, especially in Ethiopia. Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the performance of health co…
End Users’ Perspective of Digital Logistics Management Information System (eLMIS) Performance at Public Health Facilities of Amhara Region, Ethiopia
The healthcare supply chain relies on real-time logistics Management Information System (LMIS). Despite Ethiopia's adoption of a digital LMIS in 2009, ongoing evaluation of software, infrastructure, and sustainability remains essential for improving performance from users' and health system's perspectives. The study aimed to evaluate the performance of the facility version of digital LMIS at public health facilities in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia…
Experience and satisfaction towards palliative care in an Ethiopian tertiary care setting
Patients and caregivers often face significant challenges in addressing palliative care needs in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess patients treated for cancer and family caregiver satisfaction and experience towards palliative care at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH). An explanatory mixed method study was conducted among patients treated for cancer and their family caregivers at TASH and data was collected from May 13 to August 30, 20…
Medicine (9 obras) · Environmental health (5 obras) · Nursing (4 obras) · Public health (4 obras) · Biostatistics (3 obras) · Pathology (3 obras) · Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy (3 obras) · Qualitative research (3 obras) · Anthropology (2 obras) · Business (2 obras)