Abdi Birhanu
Biographic Data
| ID | 7031028 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Abdi Birhanu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Abdi |
| FAMILY NAME | Birhanu |
| SIGNATURE | BIRHANU A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Haramaya University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1312-0637 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Incidence and risk factors of hyperglycemic emergencies in adults with diabetes in the public hospitals in Harari region, Eastern Ethiopia
Hyperglycemic emergencies are the most common life-threatening acute metabolic complications of diabetes mellitus. The number of hyperglycemic emergency admissions over the past decade has increased worldwide, with recent data reporting a 55% increase in the rate of diabetic ketoacidosis hospitalizations. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the incidence and predictors of hyperglycemic emergencies among adult diabetic patients at public hosp…
Coverage and determinants of HIV testing and counseling services among mothers attending antenatal care in sub-Saharan African countries
This study revealed that HIV testing and counseling coverage was 62.87% in sub-Saharan Africa. Factors affecting the HIV testing and counseling coverage were age, education, frequency of antenatal care visits, residence area, and living in Rwanda and Mauritania. Therefore, to increase HIV testing and counseling coverage in sub-Saharan Africa, policymakers on maternal health and other stakeholders should work with an integrated approach with other…
Suicidal ideation, attempt and associated factor among secondary school students in Harari regional state, Eastern Ethiopia. A multi-center cross-sectional study
Nearly one in six secondary school students had both suicidal ideation and attempted to take their own life. Suicide is one of the psychiatric emergencies that need immediate action. Therefore, the concerned body from either a governmental or a non-governmental organization should work in setting strategies to minimize sexual violence as well as depressive and anxiety symptoms
Prevalence of common mental disorders and associated factors among adults living in Harari regional state, eastern Ethiopia
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…
Practice of Traditional Medicine and Associated Factors Among Residents in Eastern Ethiopia
Introduction: Although the Practice of traditional medicine is accorded great importance worldwide, it seems to face a notable challenge. A notable challenge is the lack of a reference standard for determining the appropriate utilization of traditional medicine for patients. There is little evidence about the usual utilized traditional medicine in the study area. Therefore, this study aimed to assess practice of traditional medicine and associate…
Inadequate Hand Washing, Lack of Clean Drinking Water and Latrines as Major Determinants of Cholera Outbreak in Somali Region, Ethiopia in 2019
Introduction: Cholera remains a serious public health problem characterized by a large disease burden, frequent outbreaks, persistent endemicity, and high mortality, particularly in tropical and subtropical low-income countries including Ethiopia. The recent cholera outbreak in the Somali region began on 4 September to 1 November 2019. Cholera may spread rapidly through a population so that an early detection and reporting of the cases is mandato…
Food handler's level of Covid-19 prevention practice and preparedness of food and drinking establishments to combat the pandemic in Eastern Ethiopia
Background Food and drinking establishments are potential hotspots for the spread of coronavirus. Food handler's have a higher risk of contracting the disease and transmitting it to others. The aim of this study was to assess the food handler's level of preventive practices toward COVID-19 and the preparedness of food and drinking establishments to tackle the pandemic in Eastern Ethiopia. Methods The cross-sectional study design was conducted fro…
Current alcohol, tobacco, and khat use and associated factors among adults living in Harari regional state, eastern Ethiopia
The prevalence of psychoactive substance use in the study area was relatively high compared with that of previous studies. By considering these determinants, screening, early identification, and developing appropriate intervention strategies to prevent and tackle current alcohol, tobacco, and khat use in the community should be of great concern
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Practice of Traditional Medicine and Associated Factors Among Residents in Eastern Ethiopia
Introduction: Although the Practice of traditional medicine is accorded great importance worldwide, it seems to face a notable challenge. A notable challenge is the lack of a reference standard for determining the appropriate utilization of traditional medicine for patients. There is little evidence about the usual utilized traditional medicine in the study area. Therefore, this study aimed to assess practice of traditional medicine and associate…
Inadequate Hand Washing, Lack of Clean Drinking Water and Latrines as Major Determinants of Cholera Outbreak in Somali Region, Ethiopia in 2019
Introduction: Cholera remains a serious public health problem characterized by a large disease burden, frequent outbreaks, persistent endemicity, and high mortality, particularly in tropical and subtropical low-income countries including Ethiopia. The recent cholera outbreak in the Somali region began on 4 September to 1 November 2019. Cholera may spread rapidly through a population so that an early detection and reporting of the cases is mandato…
Food handler's level of Covid-19 prevention practice and preparedness of food and drinking establishments to combat the pandemic in Eastern Ethiopia
Background Food and drinking establishments are potential hotspots for the spread of coronavirus. Food handler's have a higher risk of contracting the disease and transmitting it to others. The aim of this study was to assess the food handler's level of preventive practices toward COVID-19 and the preparedness of food and drinking establishments to tackle the pandemic in Eastern Ethiopia. Methods The cross-sectional study design was conducted fro…
Current alcohol, tobacco, and khat use and associated factors among adults living in Harari regional state, eastern Ethiopia
The prevalence of psychoactive substance use in the study area was relatively high compared with that of previous studies. By considering these determinants, screening, early identification, and developing appropriate intervention strategies to prevent and tackle current alcohol, tobacco, and khat use in the community should be of great concern
Suicidal ideation, attempt and associated factor among secondary school students in Harari regional state, Eastern Ethiopia. A multi-center cross-sectional study
Nearly one in six secondary school students had both suicidal ideation and attempted to take their own life. Suicide is one of the psychiatric emergencies that need immediate action. Therefore, the concerned body from either a governmental or a non-governmental organization should work in setting strategies to minimize sexual violence as well as depressive and anxiety symptoms
Prevalence of common mental disorders and associated factors among adults living in Harari regional state, eastern Ethiopia
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…
Coverage and determinants of HIV testing and counseling services among mothers attending antenatal care in sub-Saharan African countries
This study revealed that HIV testing and counseling coverage was 62.87% in sub-Saharan Africa. Factors affecting the HIV testing and counseling coverage were age, education, frequency of antenatal care visits, residence area, and living in Rwanda and Mauritania. Therefore, to increase HIV testing and counseling coverage in sub-Saharan Africa, policymakers on maternal health and other stakeholders should work with an integrated approach with other…
Incidence and risk factors of hyperglycemic emergencies in adults with diabetes in the public hospitals in Harari region, Eastern Ethiopia
Hyperglycemic emergencies are the most common life-threatening acute metabolic complications of diabetes mellitus. The number of hyperglycemic emergency admissions over the past decade has increased worldwide, with recent data reporting a 55% increase in the rate of diabetic ketoacidosis hospitalizations. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the incidence and predictors of hyperglycemic emergencies among adult diabetic patients at public hosp…
Environmental health (7 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Cross-sectional study (5 works) · Demography (4 works) · Logistic regression (4 works) · Population (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Odds ratio (3 works) · Psychology (3 works)