Henock Asfaw
Biographic Data
| ID | 5014826 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Henock Asfaw |
| GIVEN NAMES | Henock |
| FAMILY NAME | Asfaw |
| SIGNATURE | ASFAW H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Haramaya University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7938-1421 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Suicidal ideation and attempts among adults in eastern Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study
Suicide is a significant global mental health issue and a leading cause of death, with over half a million lives lost annually. The majority of suicide deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), yet there are limited data on suicidal behavior in these regions, particularly in Ethiopia. Given the rising trends of mental health issues worldwide and the alarming rate of suicide in LMICs, this research addresses a critical gap in knowl…
Perceived stigma, common mental disorders and associated factors among primary caregivers of adult patients with mental illness attending at public hospitals, Harari regional state, Eastern Ethiopia: …
Background Giving care to someone who is experiencing mental distress is a difficult and challenging task that could be detrimental to the caregiver's overall quality of life. Numerous studies show that caregivers frequently experience mental distress and feel stigmatized. However, there is limited study done on this topic in our country. Objective To determine the magnitude and associated factors of perceived stigma and common mental disorder am…
Prevalence of common mental disorders and associated factors among adults living in Harari regional state, eastern Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study
The prevalence of common mental disorder in the study area was sharply increased. Being female, single, divorced, widowed, family history of mental illness, being unemployed and age greater or equal to 55 years old were statistically positively associated with common mental disorder. Considering these determinants, screening, early identification, and providing appropriate intervention for common mental disorders in the community should be of gre…
Prevalence of depressive symptoms and their associated factors among older adults in Yirgalem town, Southern Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study
This study found that depression affects more than half of the elderly residents in the study area. More advanced age, being a woman, living alone, having a chronic illness, having anxiety, and having poor social support were all strongly linked to depression. There is a need to integrate counseling and psychiatric services into the community healthcare system
Follow-up conditions of care and associated factors among adult hypertensive patients during Covid-19 at West Arsi public health facilities, Southeastern Ethiopia: A multi-center cross-sectional study
Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a viral-borne infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Aside from the morbidity and mortality effects, it leaves the majority of hypertensive patients untreated and vulnerable to uncontrolled hypertension. Objective The purpose of this study was to assess follow-up conditions of care and its associated factors among adult hypertensive patients during COVID-19 in public health facilities of West Arsi, …
Acceptance of Covid-19 vaccine and associated factors among health care workers at public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia using the health belief model
Introduction Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among Health Care Workers is mandatory to lessen and curve the spread of transmission of COVID-19. Even though the Health Belief Model is one of the most widely used models for understanding vaccination behavior against COVID-19 disease, COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among Health Care Workers in Ethiopia was not adequately explored by using the Health Belief Model domains. Purpose This study aimed to …
Satisfaction and associated factors among psychiatry service users at Amanuel mental specialized hospital. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The magnitude of patient satisfaction was high. The study showed that Sex, educational status, residence, and distance from the hospital were significantly associated with satisfaction. Prioritizing care for female patients and those coming from a distance is necessary. More ever, it is preferable to routinely and continually monitor healthcare facilities so that timely feedback can be given and problems that affect patient satisfaction can be re…
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Follow-up conditions of care and associated factors among adult hypertensive patients during Covid-19 at West Arsi public health facilities, Southeastern Ethiopia: A multi-center cross-sectional study
Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a viral-borne infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Aside from the morbidity and mortality effects, it leaves the majority of hypertensive patients untreated and vulnerable to uncontrolled hypertension. Objective The purpose of this study was to assess follow-up conditions of care and its associated factors among adult hypertensive patients during COVID-19 in public health facilities of West Arsi, …
Acceptance of Covid-19 vaccine and associated factors among health care workers at public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia using the health belief model
Introduction Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among Health Care Workers is mandatory to lessen and curve the spread of transmission of COVID-19. Even though the Health Belief Model is one of the most widely used models for understanding vaccination behavior against COVID-19 disease, COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among Health Care Workers in Ethiopia was not adequately explored by using the Health Belief Model domains. Purpose This study aimed to …
Satisfaction and associated factors among psychiatry service users at Amanuel mental specialized hospital. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The magnitude of patient satisfaction was high. The study showed that Sex, educational status, residence, and distance from the hospital were significantly associated with satisfaction. Prioritizing care for female patients and those coming from a distance is necessary. More ever, it is preferable to routinely and continually monitor healthcare facilities so that timely feedback can be given and problems that affect patient satisfaction can be re…
Perceived stigma, common mental disorders and associated factors among primary caregivers of adult patients with mental illness attending at public hospitals, Harari regional state, Eastern Ethiopia: …
Background Giving care to someone who is experiencing mental distress is a difficult and challenging task that could be detrimental to the caregiver's overall quality of life. Numerous studies show that caregivers frequently experience mental distress and feel stigmatized. However, there is limited study done on this topic in our country. Objective To determine the magnitude and associated factors of perceived stigma and common mental disorder am…
Prevalence of common mental disorders and associated factors among adults living in Harari regional state, eastern Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study
The prevalence of common mental disorder in the study area was sharply increased. Being female, single, divorced, widowed, family history of mental illness, being unemployed and age greater or equal to 55 years old were statistically positively associated with common mental disorder. Considering these determinants, screening, early identification, and providing appropriate intervention for common mental disorders in the community should be of gre…
Prevalence of depressive symptoms and their associated factors among older adults in Yirgalem town, Southern Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study
This study found that depression affects more than half of the elderly residents in the study area. More advanced age, being a woman, living alone, having a chronic illness, having anxiety, and having poor social support were all strongly linked to depression. There is a need to integrate counseling and psychiatric services into the community healthcare system
Suicidal ideation and attempts among adults in eastern Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study
Suicide is a significant global mental health issue and a leading cause of death, with over half a million lives lost annually. The majority of suicide deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), yet there are limited data on suicidal behavior in these regions, particularly in Ethiopia. Given the rising trends of mental health issues worldwide and the alarming rate of suicide in LMICs, this research addresses a critical gap in knowl…
Medicine (6 works) · Cross-sectional study (5 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Mental health (4 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Family medicine (3 works) · Logistic regression (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Public health (3 works)