Almaz Abebe

Biographic Data

ID7751448
NAMEAlmaz Abebe
GIVEN NAMESAlmaz
FAMILY NAMEAbebe
SIGNATUREABEBE A
AFFILIATIONSEthiopian Public Health Institute
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS3
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR3
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2006
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2018
H-INDEX0

  • Sero-prevalence of yellow fever and related Flavi viruses in Ethiopia

    Open AccessMesfin Mengesha Tsegaye, Berhane Beyene et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2018

    Based on the seroprevalence data, the level of YFV activity and the risk of a YF epidemic in Ethiopia are low. However additional factors that could impact the likelihood of such an epidemic occurring should be considered before making final recommendations for YF prevention and control in Ethiopia. Based on the results of the serosurvey and other YF epidemic risk factors considered, a preventive mass vaccination campaign is not recommended, howe…

  • Molecular typing and drug sensitivity testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated by a community-based survey in Ethiopia

    Open AccessMuluwork Getahun, Gobena Ameni et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2015

    In this study, the strains of M. tuberculosis circulating in selected sites of Ethiopia were identified along with the drug sensitivity patterns. Thus, these findings are useful for the TB Control Program of the country

  • Is khat-chewing associated with HIV risk behaviour? A community-based study from Ethiopia

    Abebe Dawit, Asfaw Debella et al.ARTICLEAfrican Journal of AIDS Research2006

    This study examines the possible association between the stimulant khat and risky sexual behaviour that might aggravate the spread of HIV. A community-based cross-sectional survey involving 4 000 individuals and focus group discussions were conducted to assess the attitudes and perceptions of an Ethiopian population towards the habit of khat-chewing and its possible association with risky sexual behaviour. All participants in the focus group disc…