Lakew Abebe
Biographic Data
| ID | 6575847 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lakew Abebe |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lakew |
| FAMILY NAME | Abebe |
| SIGNATURE | ABEBE L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Jimma University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0664-7396 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The Involvement of Religious Leaders in Supporting Institutional Childbirth in Rural Jimma Zone, Oromia, Southwest Ethiopia
Characterizing ‘health equity’ as a national health sector priority for maternal, newborn, and child health in Ethiopia
Background: The pursuit of health equity is a priority in Ethiopia, especially with regards to maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH). To date, there has been little characterization of the ‘problem’ of health inequity, and the normative assumptions implicit in the representation of the problem. Yet, such insights have implications for shaping the framing, incentivization, and implementation of health policies and their wider impact.Objective…
Primary school students’ poetic malaria messages from Jimma zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
The poetic analysis indicated that the students developed and disseminated rich malarial messages, especially on malarial knowledge, and perceptions, beliefs, norms and practices of the local community to prevent and control malaria. Therefore, primary school students can be a source of information and would effectively communicate knowledge, perceptions, and promote malaria related practices, particularly in rural settings
Acceptability and feasibility of the school-engaged social and behavior change communication approach on malaria prevention in Ethiopia
With a considerably high level of acceptability, the school-engaged SBCC strategy to enhance malaria preventive practices seems feasible. The SBCC strategy targeting personal factors such as malaria threat perceptions, knowledge and skills on the program, and contextual factors that include school social climate and community support would be fruitful to facilitate the implementation of the program. The result implicates the benefit of intensifyi…
Perceived sustainability of the school-based social and behavior change communication (SBCC) approach on malaria prevention in rural Ethiopia
The study identified key predictive variables such as stakeholders' perceived risk to malaria, self-efficacy, perceived fidelity of implementation and degree of adoption that could help to improve the sustainment of the school-based SBCC approach on malaria prevention and control. Further longitudinal study should be conducted to examine the rate of decline in program components over time and how improved sustainability would contribute to the ef…
Effectiveness of upgraded maternity waiting homes and local leader training on improving institutional births
The trial was retrospectively registered on the Clinical Trials website ( https://clinicaltrials.gov ) on 3rd October 2017. The trial identifier is NCT03299491
Messenger students’ engagement scale
A two-year school-based malaria education intervention was developed to engage students as implementers in malaria prevention and control in the Oromia region, Ethiopia. The current study aimed to validate messenger students' engagement scale (MSES) in malaria education. The scale development process was done stepwise. Multiple behavioural theories were examined to derive possible domains of engagement. Next, a pool of items was developed by link…
Maternity waiting areas – serving all women? Barriers and enablers of an equity-oriented maternal health intervention in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, maternal waiting areas (MWAs) - residential areas near health facilities where women can stay while waiting to give birth - are community-based, equity-oriented interventions to improve maternal outcomes among rural populations. In this qualitative study we sought to explore the barriers and enablers that Health Extension Workers (HEWs) encounter when engaging with communities about MWAs. We conducted semi-structured interviews with …
Utilization of key preventive measures for pregnancy complications and malaria among women in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
ANC and ITN uptake during pregnancy in Jimma Zone fall below the respective targets of 95 and 90% set in the Ethiopian Health Sector Transformation Plan for 2020, suggesting that more intensive programmatic efforts still need to be directed towards improving access to these health services. Reaching ANC non-users and ITN ownership and use as part of ANC services could be emphasized to address these gaps
The intersection of gender-based violence and risky sexual behaviour among university students in Ethiopia
Women who experience gender-based violence (GBV) are at risk for adverse sexual health outcomes, as they may be unable to fully negotiate sexual encounters. This may be especially true for females at universities in Ethiopia, where women are the minority and patriarchal norms prevail. This study explored students' experiences and faculty's perceptions of GBV and sexual risk behaviours at two Ethiopian universities. Individual interviews were cond…
Perceptions and experiences related to health and health inequality among rural communities in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
Understanding community perceptions of health and health inequality can serve as an evidence base for community-level initiatives, including MNCH promotion. The findings of this study enable the development of audience-centered MNCH promotion activities that closely align with community priorities and experiences. This research demonstrates the application of rapid qualitative assessment methods to explore the context for MNCH promotion activitie…
Access to and use gaps of insecticide-treated nets among communities in Jimma Zone, southwestern Ethiopia
LLIN use was hampered by lack of ownership and most importantly by behavioral driven gaps. This calls for designing and implementing appropriate behavioral change communication strategies to address behavioral failure. Improving access to LLINs also needs attention. Further, it requires moving beyond the traditional messaging approach for evidence based intervention to address specific needs and gaps
Stigma Against People with HIV/Aids in Rural Ethiopia, 2005 to 2011
Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV by healthcare providers, Southwest Ethiopia
Higher levels of stigma and discrimination against PLHIV were associated with lack of in-depth knowledge on HIV and orientation about policies against stigma and discrimination. Hence, we recommend health managers to ensure institutional support through availing of clear policies and guidelines and the provision of appropriate training on the management of HIV/AIDS
Messenger students’ engagement scale
A two-year school-based malaria education intervention was developed to engage students as implementers in malaria prevention and control in the Oromia region, Ethiopia. The current study aimed to validate messenger students' engagement scale (MSES) in malaria education. The scale development process was done stepwise. Multiple behavioural theories were examined to derive possible domains of engagement. Next, a pool of items was developed by link…
The intersection of gender-based violence and risky sexual behaviour among university students in Ethiopia
Women who experience gender-based violence (GBV) are at risk for adverse sexual health outcomes, as they may be unable to fully negotiate sexual encounters. This may be especially true for females at universities in Ethiopia, where women are the minority and patriarchal norms prevail. This study explored students' experiences and faculty's perceptions of GBV and sexual risk behaviours at two Ethiopian universities. Individual interviews were cond…
Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV by healthcare providers, Southwest Ethiopia
Higher levels of stigma and discrimination against PLHIV were associated with lack of in-depth knowledge on HIV and orientation about policies against stigma and discrimination. Hence, we recommend health managers to ensure institutional support through availing of clear policies and guidelines and the provision of appropriate training on the management of HIV/AIDS
Stigma Against People with HIV/Aids in Rural Ethiopia, 2005 to 2011
Access to and use gaps of insecticide-treated nets among communities in Jimma Zone, southwestern Ethiopia
LLIN use was hampered by lack of ownership and most importantly by behavioral driven gaps. This calls for designing and implementing appropriate behavioral change communication strategies to address behavioral failure. Improving access to LLINs also needs attention. Further, it requires moving beyond the traditional messaging approach for evidence based intervention to address specific needs and gaps
Perceptions and experiences related to health and health inequality among rural communities in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
Understanding community perceptions of health and health inequality can serve as an evidence base for community-level initiatives, including MNCH promotion. The findings of this study enable the development of audience-centered MNCH promotion activities that closely align with community priorities and experiences. This research demonstrates the application of rapid qualitative assessment methods to explore the context for MNCH promotion activitie…
Maternity waiting areas – serving all women? Barriers and enablers of an equity-oriented maternal health intervention in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, maternal waiting areas (MWAs) - residential areas near health facilities where women can stay while waiting to give birth - are community-based, equity-oriented interventions to improve maternal outcomes among rural populations. In this qualitative study we sought to explore the barriers and enablers that Health Extension Workers (HEWs) encounter when engaging with communities about MWAs. We conducted semi-structured interviews with …
Utilization of key preventive measures for pregnancy complications and malaria among women in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
ANC and ITN uptake during pregnancy in Jimma Zone fall below the respective targets of 95 and 90% set in the Ethiopian Health Sector Transformation Plan for 2020, suggesting that more intensive programmatic efforts still need to be directed towards improving access to these health services. Reaching ANC non-users and ITN ownership and use as part of ANC services could be emphasized to address these gaps
The intersection of gender-based violence and risky sexual behaviour among university students in Ethiopia
Women who experience gender-based violence (GBV) are at risk for adverse sexual health outcomes, as they may be unable to fully negotiate sexual encounters. This may be especially true for females at universities in Ethiopia, where women are the minority and patriarchal norms prevail. This study explored students' experiences and faculty's perceptions of GBV and sexual risk behaviours at two Ethiopian universities. Individual interviews were cond…
Effectiveness of upgraded maternity waiting homes and local leader training on improving institutional births
The trial was retrospectively registered on the Clinical Trials website ( https://clinicaltrials.gov ) on 3rd October 2017. The trial identifier is NCT03299491
Messenger students’ engagement scale
A two-year school-based malaria education intervention was developed to engage students as implementers in malaria prevention and control in the Oromia region, Ethiopia. The current study aimed to validate messenger students' engagement scale (MSES) in malaria education. The scale development process was done stepwise. Multiple behavioural theories were examined to derive possible domains of engagement. Next, a pool of items was developed by link…
Characterizing ‘health equity’ as a national health sector priority for maternal, newborn, and child health in Ethiopia
Background: The pursuit of health equity is a priority in Ethiopia, especially with regards to maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH). To date, there has been little characterization of the ‘problem’ of health inequity, and the normative assumptions implicit in the representation of the problem. Yet, such insights have implications for shaping the framing, incentivization, and implementation of health policies and their wider impact.Objective…
Primary school students’ poetic malaria messages from Jimma zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
The poetic analysis indicated that the students developed and disseminated rich malarial messages, especially on malarial knowledge, and perceptions, beliefs, norms and practices of the local community to prevent and control malaria. Therefore, primary school students can be a source of information and would effectively communicate knowledge, perceptions, and promote malaria related practices, particularly in rural settings
Acceptability and feasibility of the school-engaged social and behavior change communication approach on malaria prevention in Ethiopia
With a considerably high level of acceptability, the school-engaged SBCC strategy to enhance malaria preventive practices seems feasible. The SBCC strategy targeting personal factors such as malaria threat perceptions, knowledge and skills on the program, and contextual factors that include school social climate and community support would be fruitful to facilitate the implementation of the program. The result implicates the benefit of intensifyi…
Perceived sustainability of the school-based social and behavior change communication (SBCC) approach on malaria prevention in rural Ethiopia
The study identified key predictive variables such as stakeholders' perceived risk to malaria, self-efficacy, perceived fidelity of implementation and degree of adoption that could help to improve the sustainment of the school-based SBCC approach on malaria prevention and control. Further longitudinal study should be conducted to examine the rate of decline in program components over time and how improved sustainability would contribute to the ef…
The Involvement of Religious Leaders in Supporting Institutional Childbirth in Rural Jimma Zone, Oromia, Southwest Ethiopia
Medicine (14 works) · Nursing (11 works) · Environmental health (10 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (10 works) · Public health (9 works) · Psychological intervention (8 works) · Biostatistics (7 works) · Malaria (6 works) · Qualitative research (6 works) · Sociology (6 works)