Assefa Kebad Mengesha
Biographic Data
| ID | 7752757 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Assefa Kebad Mengesha |
| GIVEN NAMES | Assefa Kebad |
| FAMILY NAME | Mengesha |
| SIGNATURE | MENGESHA A K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Gondar |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5998-0838 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Assessment of healthcare workers knowledge and attitudes towards Mpox infection at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Ethiopia
Background: Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of fighting health risks, especially during epidemics. Despite their critical role, their knowledge and attitudes toward Mpox have not been previously evaluated at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare workers regarding Mpox at this hospital. Method: < 0.05 was considered as Significant. Result…
Depression, anxiety, and medication adherence among Sudanese refugees with chronic illnesses in Aftit refugee camp, northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Anxiety and depression are common among refugees and can affect medication adherence. However, no prior study has evaluated the mental health status and medication adherence of Sudanese refugees with chronic illness in Aftit refugee camp, Ethiopia. OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and medication adherence among Sudanese refugees in Aftit refugee camp, Ethiopia. METHOD: -value 60 (AOR = 2.98), being divorced …
Exploring barriers to mental health care access among rural adolescents in Gondar Zuria, Ethiopia
Mental health issues are increasingly prevalent among adolescents, particularly in rural areas of low-income countries where resources are limited and cultural norms often discourage help-seeking. This study explored barriers to accessing mental health care among rural adolescents in Gondar Zuria, Ethiopia. A descriptive qualitative study design was used. Purposive sampling ensured variation across gender, residence, school attendance, and socioe…
Cross-cultural adaptation, content validity, and reliability of the Amharic version of the modified John-Hopkins fall risk assessment scale among older adults who attend home health care services
Background: The modified John-Hopkins fall risk assessment tool (mJH-FRAT) is a comprehensive and multi-factor fall risk assessment tool used to screen and grade older adult's fall risk levels in home health care services. This can help to identify risky individuals early, establish prevention protocols, and reduce the occurrence of injury. Nevertheless, there is a dearth of contextually valid and reliable fall risk assessment tools among this po…
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Cross-cultural adaptation, content validity, and reliability of the Amharic version of the modified John-Hopkins fall risk assessment scale among older adults who attend home health care services
Background: The modified John-Hopkins fall risk assessment tool (mJH-FRAT) is a comprehensive and multi-factor fall risk assessment tool used to screen and grade older adult's fall risk levels in home health care services. This can help to identify risky individuals early, establish prevention protocols, and reduce the occurrence of injury. Nevertheless, there is a dearth of contextually valid and reliable fall risk assessment tools among this po…
Assessment of healthcare workers knowledge and attitudes towards Mpox infection at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Ethiopia
Background: Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of fighting health risks, especially during epidemics. Despite their critical role, their knowledge and attitudes toward Mpox have not been previously evaluated at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare workers regarding Mpox at this hospital. Method: < 0.05 was considered as Significant. Result…
Depression, anxiety, and medication adherence among Sudanese refugees with chronic illnesses in Aftit refugee camp, northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Anxiety and depression are common among refugees and can affect medication adherence. However, no prior study has evaluated the mental health status and medication adherence of Sudanese refugees with chronic illness in Aftit refugee camp, Ethiopia. OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and medication adherence among Sudanese refugees in Aftit refugee camp, Ethiopia. METHOD: -value 60 (AOR = 2.98), being divorced …
Exploring barriers to mental health care access among rural adolescents in Gondar Zuria, Ethiopia
Mental health issues are increasingly prevalent among adolescents, particularly in rural areas of low-income countries where resources are limited and cultural norms often discourage help-seeking. This study explored barriers to accessing mental health care among rural adolescents in Gondar Zuria, Ethiopia. A descriptive qualitative study design was used. Purposive sampling ensured variation across gender, residence, school attendance, and socioe…
Cross-sectional study (2 works) · Health care (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Mental health (2 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (1 work) · Amharic (1 work) · Artificial Intelligence (1 work) · Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research (1 work)