Yawkal Tsega
Biographic Data
| ID | 7748753 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Yawkal Tsega |
| GIVEN NAMES | Yawkal |
| FAMILY NAME | Tsega |
| SIGNATURE | TSEGA Y |
| AFFILIATIONS | Wollo University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1969-7509 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 17 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
A cross-sectional study of evidence-based practice and association factors among nurses in public health facilities of Dessie city, Northeast Ethiopia
Background Evidence-based practice (EBP) is essential in modern healthcare to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of care. Nurses play a crucial role in implementing EBP in clinical settings, yet its utilization remains suboptimal in many healthcare facilities, particularly in resource-limited settings. However, nursing practice in Ethiopia often relies on experience, tradition, intuition, common sense, and untested theories. Additio…
Socioeconomic inequality in financial hardship in accessing quality healthcare services in Ethiopia
Background The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development aims to ensure that no one is left behind in health. However, the high magnitude of catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) and impoverishing health expenditure (IHE) remain global challenges. The financial hardship caused by healthcare has not been extensively studied in Ethiopia to date. Therefore, this study aimed to assess socioeconomic inequality in financial hardship and its determinants …
Multidimensional disparity in inadequate minimum dietary diversity between poor and non-poor children aged 6–23 months in Sub-Saharan Africa
Background: Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 aims to "end hunger, achieve food security, and improve nutrition" by 2030. However, the prevalence of inadequate Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) is on the rise in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Therefore, this study aimed to assess the disparities between multidimensional poor and non-poor households in terms of inadequate MDD among children aged 6 to 23 months in SSA, using data from the 2018-2023 Dem…
Time to first dose of measles-containing vaccine and associated factors among infants in Ethiopia
Introduction: The measles-containing vaccine (MCV) is a live attenuated vaccine that helps to develop lifelong immunity, and it prevents measles outbreak when administered at the right time in measles-endemic areas. Many infants received the initial dose of the measles vaccine later than the ideal time frame, and significant others missed the vaccination, causing a recurrent measles outbreak in Ethiopia. This study assessed the time to the first …
Pregnancy loss and its predictors among ever-pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Background Pregnancy loss is a significant maternal health issue in Sub-Saharan Africa. Africa has the highest rates of stillbirths globally, with an estimated 2.7 million stillbirths occurring each year on the continent. The pregnancy loss data are underreported and inconsistently recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the number of pregnancy loss and its predictors among ever-pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Afric…
Uptake of second dose measles containing vaccine and associated factors among children aged 24–35 months in central Ethiopia
The uptake of MCV2 in Merhabete District was lower than the measles elimination target. Number of antenatal visits 4 or more, place of delivery, knowledge of MCV2 schedule, immunization card availability, and maternal age were found to be statistically significant factors for the uptake of MCV2. Therefore, health decision makers better to strengthen periodic monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the MCV2 delivery programs
Residence-based disparities of composite index of anthropometric failures in East African under five children; multivariate decomposition analysis
The residence-based CIAF differences were high in all study countries. The rural-urban CIAF gap is ascribed by household, maternal and child characteristics. This result implies that rural children under-5 is disproportionally disadvantaged with respect to characteristics than their consequences. Through identification of the underlying factors behind the rural-urban CIAF disparities, the result of this study is important in planning effective in…
Application of the extended parallel process model to assess the predictors of physical exercise in preventing non-communicable diseases among civil servants in Ethiopia, a mixed-method study
This study found a lower proportion of civil servants engaged in preventive physical exercise for NCDs compared to previous studies. Self-efficacy and response efficacy were strong positive predictors of this adaptive behavior, whereas perceived threat severity was a significant negative predictor. Single civil servants showed higher exercise engagement than their married counterparts. Qualitative data revealed that protective behavior was driven…
The association between children’s exposure to pesticides and asthma, wheezing, and lower respiratory tract infections. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Rural–urban disparity in community-based health insurance enrollment in Ethiopia
Background In sub-Saharan Africa, achieving universal health coverage (UHC) and protecting populations from health-related financial hardship remain challenging goals. Subsequently, community-based health insurance (CBHI) has gained interest in low and middle-income countries, such as Ethiopia. However, the rural–urban disparity in CBHI enrollment has not been properly investigated using multivariate decomposition analysis. Therefore, this study …
Rural-urban disparities in basic sanitation access among households
Introduction Disparities in access to basic sanitation services between rural and urban households pose significant challenges to public health and human development. Understanding the determinants contributing to this gap is vital for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and improving environmental and public health through evidence-based interventions. Objective This study aims to analyze and understand the disparities in access t…
Measuring socioeconomic inequalities in postnatal health checks for newborns in Ethiopia
Background: Addressing health inequity is a top priority for achieving sustainable development goals. The existing evidences in Ethiopia have shown that there are substantial inequalities in the use of health services among various socioeconomic strata. Therefore, the present study aimed to measure socioeconomic inequalities and the contributing factors in postnatal health checks for newborns in Ethiopia. Methods: We used a secondary data from th…
Antimicrobial resistance profile of Escherichia coli in drinking water from one health perspective in low and middle income countries
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance is a major global public health concern, especially in low-resource settings. In low- and middle-income countries, the existing evidence about antimicrobial resistance in drinking water is inconsistence and not comprehensive. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of antimicrobial resistance profiles of Escherichia coli from drinking water in low- and middle-income countries. Methods Th…
Urban–rural disparities in minimum acceptable diet intake among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia
Introduction: The achievement of the minimum acceptable diet intake (MAD) stands at 14% among urban and 10% among rural under-five children in Ethiopia. Consequently, identifying the determinants of the urban-rural gap is vital for advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering healthier communities, and developing evidence-driven approaches to enhance health outcomes and address disparities. Objective: The objective of the study was t…
Exposure to indoor air pollution and adverse pregnancy outcomes in low and middle-income countries
Educational inequalities and decomposition of the urban-rural disparities in maternal health care utilization in Ethiopia
The urban-rural disparity in antenatal care and delivery care utilization is significant in the country. There were educational inequalities in maternal health service utilization. Attending, Secondary, higher, educational levels widening antenatal care and institutional delivery care utilization. Living regions mitigated antenatal care utilization. Antenatal care utilization widening institutional delivery utilization. Special attention is neede…
Spatial distribution and determinants of Early sexual initiation in Ethiopia
The spatial distribution of early sexual initiation was clustered in Ethiopia. Interventions should be taken to eliminate the observed variation by mobilizing resources to high-risk areas. Policies and interventions targeted to this problem may also take the identified associated factors into account for better results
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The association between children’s exposure to pesticides and asthma, wheezing, and lower respiratory tract infections. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Rural–urban disparity in community-based health insurance enrollment in Ethiopia
Background In sub-Saharan Africa, achieving universal health coverage (UHC) and protecting populations from health-related financial hardship remain challenging goals. Subsequently, community-based health insurance (CBHI) has gained interest in low and middle-income countries, such as Ethiopia. However, the rural–urban disparity in CBHI enrollment has not been properly investigated using multivariate decomposition analysis. Therefore, this study …
Rural-urban disparities in basic sanitation access among households
Introduction Disparities in access to basic sanitation services between rural and urban households pose significant challenges to public health and human development. Understanding the determinants contributing to this gap is vital for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and improving environmental and public health through evidence-based interventions. Objective This study aims to analyze and understand the disparities in access t…
Measuring socioeconomic inequalities in postnatal health checks for newborns in Ethiopia
Background: Addressing health inequity is a top priority for achieving sustainable development goals. The existing evidences in Ethiopia have shown that there are substantial inequalities in the use of health services among various socioeconomic strata. Therefore, the present study aimed to measure socioeconomic inequalities and the contributing factors in postnatal health checks for newborns in Ethiopia. Methods: We used a secondary data from th…
Antimicrobial resistance profile of Escherichia coli in drinking water from one health perspective in low and middle income countries
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance is a major global public health concern, especially in low-resource settings. In low- and middle-income countries, the existing evidence about antimicrobial resistance in drinking water is inconsistence and not comprehensive. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of antimicrobial resistance profiles of Escherichia coli from drinking water in low- and middle-income countries. Methods Th…
Urban–rural disparities in minimum acceptable diet intake among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia
Introduction: The achievement of the minimum acceptable diet intake (MAD) stands at 14% among urban and 10% among rural under-five children in Ethiopia. Consequently, identifying the determinants of the urban-rural gap is vital for advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering healthier communities, and developing evidence-driven approaches to enhance health outcomes and address disparities. Objective: The objective of the study was t…
Exposure to indoor air pollution and adverse pregnancy outcomes in low and middle-income countries
Educational inequalities and decomposition of the urban-rural disparities in maternal health care utilization in Ethiopia
The urban-rural disparity in antenatal care and delivery care utilization is significant in the country. There were educational inequalities in maternal health service utilization. Attending, Secondary, higher, educational levels widening antenatal care and institutional delivery care utilization. Living regions mitigated antenatal care utilization. Antenatal care utilization widening institutional delivery utilization. Special attention is neede…
Spatial distribution and determinants of Early sexual initiation in Ethiopia
The spatial distribution of early sexual initiation was clustered in Ethiopia. Interventions should be taken to eliminate the observed variation by mobilizing resources to high-risk areas. Policies and interventions targeted to this problem may also take the identified associated factors into account for better results
A cross-sectional study of evidence-based practice and association factors among nurses in public health facilities of Dessie city, Northeast Ethiopia
Background Evidence-based practice (EBP) is essential in modern healthcare to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of care. Nurses play a crucial role in implementing EBP in clinical settings, yet its utilization remains suboptimal in many healthcare facilities, particularly in resource-limited settings. However, nursing practice in Ethiopia often relies on experience, tradition, intuition, common sense, and untested theories. Additio…
Socioeconomic inequality in financial hardship in accessing quality healthcare services in Ethiopia
Background The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development aims to ensure that no one is left behind in health. However, the high magnitude of catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) and impoverishing health expenditure (IHE) remain global challenges. The financial hardship caused by healthcare has not been extensively studied in Ethiopia to date. Therefore, this study aimed to assess socioeconomic inequality in financial hardship and its determinants …
Multidimensional disparity in inadequate minimum dietary diversity between poor and non-poor children aged 6–23 months in Sub-Saharan Africa
Background: Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 aims to "end hunger, achieve food security, and improve nutrition" by 2030. However, the prevalence of inadequate Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) is on the rise in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Therefore, this study aimed to assess the disparities between multidimensional poor and non-poor households in terms of inadequate MDD among children aged 6 to 23 months in SSA, using data from the 2018-2023 Dem…
Time to first dose of measles-containing vaccine and associated factors among infants in Ethiopia
Introduction: The measles-containing vaccine (MCV) is a live attenuated vaccine that helps to develop lifelong immunity, and it prevents measles outbreak when administered at the right time in measles-endemic areas. Many infants received the initial dose of the measles vaccine later than the ideal time frame, and significant others missed the vaccination, causing a recurrent measles outbreak in Ethiopia. This study assessed the time to the first …
Pregnancy loss and its predictors among ever-pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Background Pregnancy loss is a significant maternal health issue in Sub-Saharan Africa. Africa has the highest rates of stillbirths globally, with an estimated 2.7 million stillbirths occurring each year on the continent. The pregnancy loss data are underreported and inconsistently recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the number of pregnancy loss and its predictors among ever-pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Afric…
Uptake of second dose measles containing vaccine and associated factors among children aged 24–35 months in central Ethiopia
The uptake of MCV2 in Merhabete District was lower than the measles elimination target. Number of antenatal visits 4 or more, place of delivery, knowledge of MCV2 schedule, immunization card availability, and maternal age were found to be statistically significant factors for the uptake of MCV2. Therefore, health decision makers better to strengthen periodic monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the MCV2 delivery programs
Residence-based disparities of composite index of anthropometric failures in East African under five children; multivariate decomposition analysis
The residence-based CIAF differences were high in all study countries. The rural-urban CIAF gap is ascribed by household, maternal and child characteristics. This result implies that rural children under-5 is disproportionally disadvantaged with respect to characteristics than their consequences. Through identification of the underlying factors behind the rural-urban CIAF disparities, the result of this study is important in planning effective in…
Application of the extended parallel process model to assess the predictors of physical exercise in preventing non-communicable diseases among civil servants in Ethiopia, a mixed-method study
This study found a lower proportion of civil servants engaged in preventive physical exercise for NCDs compared to previous studies. Self-efficacy and response efficacy were strong positive predictors of this adaptive behavior, whereas perceived threat severity was a significant negative predictor. Single civil servants showed higher exercise engagement than their married counterparts. Qualitative data revealed that protective behavior was driven…
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