Teshome Assefa
Biographic Data
| ID | 3797168 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Teshome Assefa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Teshome |
| FAMILY NAME | Assefa |
| SIGNATURE | ASSEFA T |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ethiopian Public Health Institute |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Prevalence and factors associated with zinc deficiency among preschool-age children in rural districts of Sidama region, Ethiopia
Zinc deficiency among preschool-age children is a significant global public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, with severe consequences for growth and development. However, research on zinc deficiency among preschoolers in Ethiopia, including the Sidama region, remains limited. To address this gap, we assessed the prevalence and factors associated with zinc deficiency among preschool-age children in rural Sidama. A …
Comparison of Haemoglobin Concentrations From Venous and From Finger‐Pricked Capillary Blood in a Region With a High Prevalence of Anaemia in Ethiopia
This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Somali Regional State in Ethiopia. The purpose of the study was to compare haemoglobin (Hb) concentrations from venous and finger-pricked capillary blood using the HemoCue 301 as well as estimating anaemia prevalence. Participants were non-pregnant women of reproductive age (WRA), 18-49 years old (n = 884). Blood was collected by trained laboratory technologists using standard protocols. Venous bloo…
Spicy Shiro flour and Berbere powder (an ethnic, indigenous food of Ethiopia)
Ethiopia is a multiethnic nation with a wide range of cultural traditions, as well as ancient indigenous culinary skills that have made a significant contribution to national and religious holidays, family get-togethers, community celebrations, funeral rites, and economical progress. The most extensively produced and consumed traditional meals in various regions of Ethiopia are Shiro flour and Berbere powder. The significance and reputation of Sh…
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Spicy Shiro flour and Berbere powder (an ethnic, indigenous food of Ethiopia)
Ethiopia is a multiethnic nation with a wide range of cultural traditions, as well as ancient indigenous culinary skills that have made a significant contribution to national and religious holidays, family get-togethers, community celebrations, funeral rites, and economical progress. The most extensively produced and consumed traditional meals in various regions of Ethiopia are Shiro flour and Berbere powder. The significance and reputation of Sh…
Prevalence and factors associated with zinc deficiency among preschool-age children in rural districts of Sidama region, Ethiopia
Zinc deficiency among preschool-age children is a significant global public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, with severe consequences for growth and development. However, research on zinc deficiency among preschoolers in Ethiopia, including the Sidama region, remains limited. To address this gap, we assessed the prevalence and factors associated with zinc deficiency among preschool-age children in rural Sidama. A …
Comparison of Haemoglobin Concentrations From Venous and From Finger‐Pricked Capillary Blood in a Region With a High Prevalence of Anaemia in Ethiopia
This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Somali Regional State in Ethiopia. The purpose of the study was to compare haemoglobin (Hb) concentrations from venous and finger-pricked capillary blood using the HemoCue 301 as well as estimating anaemia prevalence. Participants were non-pregnant women of reproductive age (WRA), 18-49 years old (n = 884). Blood was collected by trained laboratory technologists using standard protocols. Venous bloo…
Iron Metabolism and Disorders (2 works) · Advances in Cucurbitaceae Research (1 work) · African Botany and Ecology Studies (1 work) · Anthropology (1 work) · Anthropometry (1 work) · Biology (1 work) · Biotechnology (1 work) · Chemistry (1 work) · Confidence interval (1 work) · Dietary diversity (1 work)