Kibur Engdawork
Biographic Data
| ID | 6788327 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kibur Engdawork |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kibur |
| FAMILY NAME | Engdawork |
| SIGNATURE | ENGDAWORK K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Addis Ababa University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7893-3121 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Understanding experiences of neglected tropical diseases of the skin
BACKGROUND: The WHO and Ethiopia's Ministry of Health have developed strategies to expand and integrate services for co-endemic neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) which manifest in the skin. To inform these strategies, we aimed to understand the social, economic and health system context of skin NTD care in Kalu woreda, Amhara region, Ethiopia, where cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and leprosy are endemic. METHODS: Between October 2020 and May 2022,…
Stigma and illness management among podoconiosis patients in rural Ethiopia
This study advances the understanding of podoconiosis' complex psychosocial dimensions and offers actionable insights for designing contextually appropriate public health interventions. It underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the root causes of stigma and the barriers to care. Community-based education to dispel misconceptions, improved healthcare accessibility, and culturally adapted support systems could improve car…
The role of NGOs in mainstreaming services for podoconiosis into healthcare facilities
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have played an important role in supporting progress towards the goals of the WHO Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Roadmap 2021-30. Several NGOs have shifted from directly delivering NTD services to mainstreaming them to existing health systems. There is little information about the NGOs themselves – their organisational environments and their influence in mainstreaming NTD services and associated challenges.…
Space to see the future”? A political economy analysis of child and adolescent mental health and well-being in Ethiopia including routes for change
The government's tendency to formulate national programs and strategies is positive, but lack of regional funding and support limit effectiveness. Schools and healthcare environments can play powerful roles supporting mental health, however, experience considerable challenges related to resourcing, and lack spaces and processes for multisectoral working. There is a pressing need to resource and support implementation and collaboration capabilitie…
Experiences and lessons from structural interventions against Covid-19 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Going forward, these challenges need to be taken into consideration when designing and implementing structural interventions to contain disease outbreaks effectively. The study highlighted that attempts to withstand pandemic in low- and middle-income settings shall successfully utilize local resources, act swiftly when pandemics outbreak and adjust themselves to the dynamic challenges and limitations of structural interventions
Socio-ecological Factors Associated with Preventive Behavior against Covid-19 in Ethiopia
Understanding factors influencing the adoption of preventive behaviors is crucial in pandemic prevention and control. This study employs the social-ecological model to examine the determinants of preventive actions against COVID -19 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Data from a household survey were analyzed using a linear regression model. The findings indicate a moderate level of preventive behavior adoption among residents. Interpersonal behavior, com…
A social-ecological view of the factors affecting the effectiveness of reintegration interventions targeting children out of family-based care situations
Children outside of family-based care, as in the case of those living on the streets or in residential care, are in vulnerable situations. Because a protracted stay out of family-based care implies further susceptibility, reintegrating these children into the community through reunification with families or other exit strategies as early as possible is highly recommended. Although most service providers working with vulnerable children do not tar…
Health seeking behavior of street connected children in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Awareness of the presence of health risks and perceived susceptibility to the risks promoted both preventive behavior and positive compliance in relation to illness response among children of the street in Addis Ababa
Perceived Susceptibility and Responses to Ill-health Risks among Children of the Street in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
This study identifies perceptions about susceptibility and responses to health risks among children of the street in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews from 22 purposely selected street children. In addition to the field notes, audio was recorded, transcribed and translated into English. After coding the responses, themes and sub-themes were identified, followed by interpretations …
Applying mental model methods to characterize understanding of gene-environment influences
The rapid pace of genomic discovery has raised public expectation and concerns about the utility of new discoveries and their potential to exacerbate health disparities. Improving literacy concerning gene and environmental (GxE) contributors to disease is needed to avoid commonly observed deterministic misconceptions about genomics. Mental models approaches that incorporate community engagement processes could be used to inform GxE literacy-build…
Experiences and lessons from structural interventions against Covid-19 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Going forward, these challenges need to be taken into consideration when designing and implementing structural interventions to contain disease outbreaks effectively. The study highlighted that attempts to withstand pandemic in low- and middle-income settings shall successfully utilize local resources, act swiftly when pandemics outbreak and adjust themselves to the dynamic challenges and limitations of structural interventions
Applying mental model methods to characterize understanding of gene-environment influences
The rapid pace of genomic discovery has raised public expectation and concerns about the utility of new discoveries and their potential to exacerbate health disparities. Improving literacy concerning gene and environmental (GxE) contributors to disease is needed to avoid commonly observed deterministic misconceptions about genomics. Mental models approaches that incorporate community engagement processes could be used to inform GxE literacy-build…
A social-ecological view of the factors affecting the effectiveness of reintegration interventions targeting children out of family-based care situations
Children outside of family-based care, as in the case of those living on the streets or in residential care, are in vulnerable situations. Because a protracted stay out of family-based care implies further susceptibility, reintegrating these children into the community through reunification with families or other exit strategies as early as possible is highly recommended. Although most service providers working with vulnerable children do not tar…
Health seeking behavior of street connected children in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Awareness of the presence of health risks and perceived susceptibility to the risks promoted both preventive behavior and positive compliance in relation to illness response among children of the street in Addis Ababa
Perceived Susceptibility and Responses to Ill-health Risks among Children of the Street in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
This study identifies perceptions about susceptibility and responses to health risks among children of the street in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews from 22 purposely selected street children. In addition to the field notes, audio was recorded, transcribed and translated into English. After coding the responses, themes and sub-themes were identified, followed by interpretations …
Experiences and lessons from structural interventions against Covid-19 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Going forward, these challenges need to be taken into consideration when designing and implementing structural interventions to contain disease outbreaks effectively. The study highlighted that attempts to withstand pandemic in low- and middle-income settings shall successfully utilize local resources, act swiftly when pandemics outbreak and adjust themselves to the dynamic challenges and limitations of structural interventions
Socio-ecological Factors Associated with Preventive Behavior against Covid-19 in Ethiopia
Understanding factors influencing the adoption of preventive behaviors is crucial in pandemic prevention and control. This study employs the social-ecological model to examine the determinants of preventive actions against COVID -19 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Data from a household survey were analyzed using a linear regression model. The findings indicate a moderate level of preventive behavior adoption among residents. Interpersonal behavior, com…
Understanding experiences of neglected tropical diseases of the skin
BACKGROUND: The WHO and Ethiopia's Ministry of Health have developed strategies to expand and integrate services for co-endemic neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) which manifest in the skin. To inform these strategies, we aimed to understand the social, economic and health system context of skin NTD care in Kalu woreda, Amhara region, Ethiopia, where cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and leprosy are endemic. METHODS: Between October 2020 and May 2022,…
Stigma and illness management among podoconiosis patients in rural Ethiopia
This study advances the understanding of podoconiosis' complex psychosocial dimensions and offers actionable insights for designing contextually appropriate public health interventions. It underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the root causes of stigma and the barriers to care. Community-based education to dispel misconceptions, improved healthcare accessibility, and culturally adapted support systems could improve car…
The role of NGOs in mainstreaming services for podoconiosis into healthcare facilities
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have played an important role in supporting progress towards the goals of the WHO Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Roadmap 2021-30. Several NGOs have shifted from directly delivering NTD services to mainstreaming them to existing health systems. There is little information about the NGOs themselves – their organisational environments and their influence in mainstreaming NTD services and associated challenges.…
Space to see the future”? A political economy analysis of child and adolescent mental health and well-being in Ethiopia including routes for change
The government's tendency to formulate national programs and strategies is positive, but lack of regional funding and support limit effectiveness. Schools and healthcare environments can play powerful roles supporting mental health, however, experience considerable challenges related to resourcing, and lack spaces and processes for multisectoral working. There is a pressing need to resource and support implementation and collaboration capabilitie…
Psychological intervention (7 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Health care (4 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (4 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Parasites and Host Interactions (3 works)