Morankar Sudhakar
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 6575848 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Morankar Sudhakar |
| NOMBRES | Morankar |
| APELLIDO | Sudhakar |
| FIRMA | SUDHAKAR M |
| AFILIACIONES | Jimma University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1895-5812 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 21 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 1 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 21 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2015 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Integrating social and behavior change communication into mass drug administration campaigns for neglected tropical diseases
Background: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) remain a significant public health concern despite control efforts. Current control strategies rely heavily on mass drug administration (MDA), often overlooking complementary interventions like social and behavior change communication (SBCC). Given the complexity of behavior and its role in intervention uptake, this study explored experiences, best practices, and lessons learned from integrating a ta…
Lived experiences of the sexual and reproductive health consequences of parkinson’s disease and their impact on health-related quality of life in Ethiopia
Barriers and facilitators to sexual health help-seeking in patients with early-onset Parkinson’s disease
Globally, up to 88% of Parkinson's disease (PD) patients experience one or more types of sexual health (SH) problems. However, nearly 80% of PD patients with sexual dysfunction (SD) did not seek formal help. Evidence lacks on why PD patients with SD do not seek help in socio-culturally diverse countries like Ethiopia. Therefore, this qualitative study aims to identify the barriers and facilitators of SH help-seeking among early onset PD patients …
The Involvement of Religious Leaders in Supporting Institutional Childbirth in Rural Jimma Zone, Oromia, Southwest Ethiopia
Effectiveness of community-based interventions for prevention and control of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa
Hypertension poses a significant public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa due to various risk factors. Community-based intervention for prevention and control of hypertension is an effective strategy to minimize the negative health outcomes. However, comprehensive systematic review evidence to inform effective community-based interventions for prevention and control of hypertension in low resource settings is lacking. This study aimed to syn…
Community engagement in research addressing infectious diseases of poverty in sub-Saharan Africa
Though engaging communities in research processes has several advantages and implications, research efforts are poorly embedded in and linked with communities, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). There is also a need for more empirical evidence on effectively engaging communities in research in LMICs, specifically in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Thus, there is an urgent need to synthesize existing evidence on community engagement…
Effectiveness of a positive deviance approach to improve mother’s nutritional knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and child’s nutritional status in Maji District, West Omo Zone, South West region, Eth…
Background Achieving appropriate feeding for infants and young children continues to be a struggle. These impediments are not only due to limited food availability but also inadequate knowledge, unfavorable attitudes, and low self-efficacy. A positive deviant approach (PDA) addressing positive and possible solutions inherent in a community focusing on problems is applied in Africa and particularly to Ethiopia. Therefore, this trial is aimed at ev…
Self-reported side effects of the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine among healthcare workers in Ethiopia, Africa
Introduction: Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa. Ethiopia received most of its COVID-19 vaccines through donations. The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is the first to be donated to Ethiopia by the COVAX facility. Healthcare workers were the priority population that received the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. However, there was no nationwide study on the safety of the vaccine in Ethiopia. This study aimed to measure the prev…
A 10+10+30 radio campaign is associated with increased infant vaccination and decreased morbidity in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
Mass media interventions have the potential to reach large audiences and influence health behaviours and outcomes. To date, no study has evaluated the effect of a radio-only campaign on infant vaccination coverage, timeliness, and related morbidity in a low-income country. We implemented the “10+10+30” radio campaign involving broadcasting a weekly 10-minute radio drama series on vaccination, followed by a 10-minute discussion by community health…
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…
Covid-19 Vaccines Safety Tracking (CoVaST)
CoVaST is the first independent study aiming to monitor the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines following booster doses, and the long-term safety and effectiveness of said vaccines
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…
Promoting equity in maternal, newborn and child health – how does gender factor in? Perceptions of public servants in the Ethiopian health sector
The framing of gender as a women's health issue, advanced through patriarchal structures, does little to elevate the status of women, or promote power differentials that contribute to health inequity. Encouraging leadership roles for women as health decision makers and redressing certain gender-based norms, attitudes, practices and discrimination are possible ways forward in re-orienting gender equality efforts to align with the promotion of heal…
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
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
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…
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
Promoting equity in maternal, newborn and child health – how does gender factor in? Perceptions of public servants in the Ethiopian health sector
The framing of gender as a women's health issue, advanced through patriarchal structures, does little to elevate the status of women, or promote power differentials that contribute to health inequity. Encouraging leadership roles for women as health decision makers and redressing certain gender-based norms, attitudes, practices and discrimination are possible ways forward in re-orienting gender equality efforts to align with the promotion of heal…
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…
Covid-19 Vaccines Safety Tracking (CoVaST)
CoVaST is the first independent study aiming to monitor the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines following booster doses, and the long-term safety and effectiveness of said vaccines
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…
Self-reported side effects of the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine among healthcare workers in Ethiopia, Africa
Introduction: Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa. Ethiopia received most of its COVID-19 vaccines through donations. The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is the first to be donated to Ethiopia by the COVAX facility. Healthcare workers were the priority population that received the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. However, there was no nationwide study on the safety of the vaccine in Ethiopia. This study aimed to measure the prev…
A 10+10+30 radio campaign is associated with increased infant vaccination and decreased morbidity in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
Mass media interventions have the potential to reach large audiences and influence health behaviours and outcomes. To date, no study has evaluated the effect of a radio-only campaign on infant vaccination coverage, timeliness, and related morbidity in a low-income country. We implemented the “10+10+30” radio campaign involving broadcasting a weekly 10-minute radio drama series on vaccination, followed by a 10-minute discussion by community health…
Effectiveness of a positive deviance approach to improve mother’s nutritional knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and child’s nutritional status in Maji District, West Omo Zone, South West region, Eth…
Background Achieving appropriate feeding for infants and young children continues to be a struggle. These impediments are not only due to limited food availability but also inadequate knowledge, unfavorable attitudes, and low self-efficacy. A positive deviant approach (PDA) addressing positive and possible solutions inherent in a community focusing on problems is applied in Africa and particularly to Ethiopia. Therefore, this trial is aimed at ev…
The Involvement of Religious Leaders in Supporting Institutional Childbirth in Rural Jimma Zone, Oromia, Southwest Ethiopia
Effectiveness of community-based interventions for prevention and control of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa
Hypertension poses a significant public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa due to various risk factors. Community-based intervention for prevention and control of hypertension is an effective strategy to minimize the negative health outcomes. However, comprehensive systematic review evidence to inform effective community-based interventions for prevention and control of hypertension in low resource settings is lacking. This study aimed to syn…
Community engagement in research addressing infectious diseases of poverty in sub-Saharan Africa
Though engaging communities in research processes has several advantages and implications, research efforts are poorly embedded in and linked with communities, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). There is also a need for more empirical evidence on effectively engaging communities in research in LMICs, specifically in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Thus, there is an urgent need to synthesize existing evidence on community engagement…
Integrating social and behavior change communication into mass drug administration campaigns for neglected tropical diseases
Background: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) remain a significant public health concern despite control efforts. Current control strategies rely heavily on mass drug administration (MDA), often overlooking complementary interventions like social and behavior change communication (SBCC). Given the complexity of behavior and its role in intervention uptake, this study explored experiences, best practices, and lessons learned from integrating a ta…
Lived experiences of the sexual and reproductive health consequences of parkinson’s disease and their impact on health-related quality of life in Ethiopia
Barriers and facilitators to sexual health help-seeking in patients with early-onset Parkinson’s disease
Globally, up to 88% of Parkinson's disease (PD) patients experience one or more types of sexual health (SH) problems. However, nearly 80% of PD patients with sexual dysfunction (SD) did not seek formal help. Evidence lacks on why PD patients with SD do not seek help in socio-culturally diverse countries like Ethiopia. Therefore, this qualitative study aims to identify the barriers and facilitators of SH help-seeking among early onset PD patients …
Medicine (18 obras) · Global Maternal and Child Health (13 obras) · Environmental health (12 obras) · Nursing (12 obras) · Public health (10 obras) · Sociology (9 obras) · Population (8 obras) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (7 obras) · Psychological intervention (7 obras) · Qualitative research (7 obras)