Enyew Getaneh Mekonen
Biographic Data
| ID | 7753023 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Enyew Getaneh Mekonen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Enyew Getaneh |
| FAMILY NAME | Mekonen |
| SIGNATURE | MEKONEN E G |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Gondar |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9316-245X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Determinants of malaria prevalence among children under 5 years of age in 17 sub-Saharan African countries
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a major public health burden among children under five in several Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, largely attributable to their underdeveloped immune systems, constrained access to healthcare services, and environmental conditions conducive to transmission. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to identify the key determinants of malaria infection among children under five by examining both individual-level characteristics a…
Prevalence, spatial distribution, and determinants of wasting among children under five in Senegal
Introduction Child undernutrition remains a persistent public health challenge across sub-Saharan Africa. Wasting, which is characterized by severe muscle wasting and heightened vulnerability to morbidity and mortality, poses a particularly grave concern in the region. Recently, Senegal’s children faced a number of socioeconomic challenges, including the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions caused by the war between Russia and …
Magnitude and associated factors of unhealthy food consumption among women in lesotho
Unhealthy food consumption is associated with a higher risk of diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. It can affect the health of the child and the mother herself when it is consumed by women of reproductive age. Designing successful health interventions to lessen the impact of non-communicable diseases requires an understanding of the magnitude and determinants of unhealthy food consumption. Therefore, this study is intended to assess th…
Determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake in Lesotho
Cervical cancer screening rates were found to be low in this study. To encourage screening behavior, raising awareness through accessible media platforms and providing education to women could be effective. Additionally, older age was identified as a factor positively associated with screening uptake. The government should prioritize cervical cancer prevention and screening, as it remains the most cost-effective method for preventing cervical can…
Childhood wasting and associated factors in Africa
Childhood wasting in Africa exceeds the global target set for 2025, which aims to reduce it to less than 5%. To address this critical issue, educating mothers without formal education and rural residents about antenatal care visits, institutional delivery, and proper child feeding practices is essential. Moreover, a renewed focus on tackling the multifaceted factors of undernutrition, strengthening health systems, and implementing evidence-based …
Underweight and associated factors among children under age of five in low and lower-middle income African countries
Introduction Globally, nearly half of all deaths among children under the age of five are linked to undernutrition. These tragic outcomes are most prevalent in low- and middle-income countries. The far-reaching impact of malnutrition affects not only individuals but also their families, communities, and entire nations. By examining underweight, we gain valuable insights into the intricate network of factors influencing child health. Therefore, th…
Spatial heterogeneity and predictors of stunting among under five children in Mozambique
Introduction: Childhood stunting, a major public health concern in many developing countries, is associated with impaired physical and cognitive development, increased risk of infectious diseases, and long-term adverse health and economic consequences. Mozambique is among the countries with the highest stunting rates in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aims to examine the spatial variation and identify the predictors of stunting among children unde…
Coverage and determinants of second-dose measles vaccination among under-five children in East Africa countries
The prevalence of adolescent fatherhood and its associated factors in East African countries
Adolescent fatherhood is more prevalent, in East Africa. These findings highlight the complexity of adolescent fatherhood and suggest that multiple factors, including socio-demographic characteristics and reproductive health behaviors, play a role in determining the likelihood of becoming an adolescent father. Understanding these associations can inform targeted interventions and policies aimed at reducing adolescent fatherhood rates and addressi…
Individual and community level factors associated with discriminatory attitudes against people living with HIV/Aids among women of reproductive age in three sub-Saharan African countries
The prevalence of discriminatory attitudes against people living with HIV/AIDS in three sub-Saharan African countries was high. Individual and community-level variables were associated with discriminatory attitudes against people living with HIV/AIDS. Therefore, special consideration should be given to rural dwellers and young adults. In addition, better to strengthen the accessibility of Internet and HIV testing services, and improve HIV-related…
Complementary feeding practices and associated factors among mothers of children aged 6 to 23 months in Sub-saharan African countries
The prevalence of appropriate complementary feeding practices among mothers of children aged 6 to 23 months in sub-Saharan Africa was relatively low. Higher maternal educational level, female household head, having media exposure, attending more ANC visits, health facility delivery, currently breastfeeding, having PNC follow-up, low community illiteracy, and living in the West Africa region increase the odds of appropriate complementary feeding p…
Animal source food consumption and its determinants among children aged 6 to 23 months in sub-Saharan African countries
Less than half of children aged 6 to 23 months consumed any type of animal-source foods in sub-Saharan African countries. Higher educational level, non-agricultural work, exposure to media, high economic status, having a mobile telephone, attending 4 + ANC visits, health facility delivery, PNC checkups, older children, a birth interval of 24 months, urban residency, community literacy, and low community poverty were determinates of good consumpti…
Minimum milk feeding frequency and its associated factors among non-breastfed children aged 6–23 months in sub-saharan Africa
In sub-Saharan Africa, the proportion of minimum milk feeding frequency among non-breastfed children aged between 6 and 23 months was low. The likelihood of minimum milk feeding frequency increases with high levels of education, unemployment, media exposure, rich wealth status, being unmarried, having a child born in a health facility, getting PNC checks, being between 6 and 8 months old, and living in an urban area. Hence, promoting women's educ…
Bottle-feeding practice and its associated factors among mothers of children aged 0 to 23 months in sub-Saharan Africa
Nearly one out of seven children aged 0 to 23 months received bottle feeding in sub-Saharan African countries. Older mothers, higher mothers' educational status, unmarried women, richest families, non-working mothers, exposed to media, female-headed households, large family size, having one under-five children, home delivery, cesarean delivery, children aged 6-11 months, and urban residence were significantly associated with an increased risk of …
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Underweight and associated factors among children under age of five in low and lower-middle income African countries
Introduction Globally, nearly half of all deaths among children under the age of five are linked to undernutrition. These tragic outcomes are most prevalent in low- and middle-income countries. The far-reaching impact of malnutrition affects not only individuals but also their families, communities, and entire nations. By examining underweight, we gain valuable insights into the intricate network of factors influencing child health. Therefore, th…
Spatial heterogeneity and predictors of stunting among under five children in Mozambique
Introduction: Childhood stunting, a major public health concern in many developing countries, is associated with impaired physical and cognitive development, increased risk of infectious diseases, and long-term adverse health and economic consequences. Mozambique is among the countries with the highest stunting rates in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aims to examine the spatial variation and identify the predictors of stunting among children unde…
Coverage and determinants of second-dose measles vaccination among under-five children in East Africa countries
The prevalence of adolescent fatherhood and its associated factors in East African countries
Adolescent fatherhood is more prevalent, in East Africa. These findings highlight the complexity of adolescent fatherhood and suggest that multiple factors, including socio-demographic characteristics and reproductive health behaviors, play a role in determining the likelihood of becoming an adolescent father. Understanding these associations can inform targeted interventions and policies aimed at reducing adolescent fatherhood rates and addressi…
Individual and community level factors associated with discriminatory attitudes against people living with HIV/Aids among women of reproductive age in three sub-Saharan African countries
The prevalence of discriminatory attitudes against people living with HIV/AIDS in three sub-Saharan African countries was high. Individual and community-level variables were associated with discriminatory attitudes against people living with HIV/AIDS. Therefore, special consideration should be given to rural dwellers and young adults. In addition, better to strengthen the accessibility of Internet and HIV testing services, and improve HIV-related…
Complementary feeding practices and associated factors among mothers of children aged 6 to 23 months in Sub-saharan African countries
The prevalence of appropriate complementary feeding practices among mothers of children aged 6 to 23 months in sub-Saharan Africa was relatively low. Higher maternal educational level, female household head, having media exposure, attending more ANC visits, health facility delivery, currently breastfeeding, having PNC follow-up, low community illiteracy, and living in the West Africa region increase the odds of appropriate complementary feeding p…
Animal source food consumption and its determinants among children aged 6 to 23 months in sub-Saharan African countries
Less than half of children aged 6 to 23 months consumed any type of animal-source foods in sub-Saharan African countries. Higher educational level, non-agricultural work, exposure to media, high economic status, having a mobile telephone, attending 4 + ANC visits, health facility delivery, PNC checkups, older children, a birth interval of 24 months, urban residency, community literacy, and low community poverty were determinates of good consumpti…
Minimum milk feeding frequency and its associated factors among non-breastfed children aged 6–23 months in sub-saharan Africa
In sub-Saharan Africa, the proportion of minimum milk feeding frequency among non-breastfed children aged between 6 and 23 months was low. The likelihood of minimum milk feeding frequency increases with high levels of education, unemployment, media exposure, rich wealth status, being unmarried, having a child born in a health facility, getting PNC checks, being between 6 and 8 months old, and living in an urban area. Hence, promoting women's educ…
Bottle-feeding practice and its associated factors among mothers of children aged 0 to 23 months in sub-Saharan Africa
Nearly one out of seven children aged 0 to 23 months received bottle feeding in sub-Saharan African countries. Older mothers, higher mothers' educational status, unmarried women, richest families, non-working mothers, exposed to media, female-headed households, large family size, having one under-five children, home delivery, cesarean delivery, children aged 6-11 months, and urban residence were significantly associated with an increased risk of …
Prevalence, spatial distribution, and determinants of wasting among children under five in Senegal
Introduction Child undernutrition remains a persistent public health challenge across sub-Saharan Africa. Wasting, which is characterized by severe muscle wasting and heightened vulnerability to morbidity and mortality, poses a particularly grave concern in the region. Recently, Senegal’s children faced a number of socioeconomic challenges, including the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions caused by the war between Russia and …
Magnitude and associated factors of unhealthy food consumption among women in lesotho
Unhealthy food consumption is associated with a higher risk of diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. It can affect the health of the child and the mother herself when it is consumed by women of reproductive age. Designing successful health interventions to lessen the impact of non-communicable diseases requires an understanding of the magnitude and determinants of unhealthy food consumption. Therefore, this study is intended to assess th…
Determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake in Lesotho
Cervical cancer screening rates were found to be low in this study. To encourage screening behavior, raising awareness through accessible media platforms and providing education to women could be effective. Additionally, older age was identified as a factor positively associated with screening uptake. The government should prioritize cervical cancer prevention and screening, as it remains the most cost-effective method for preventing cervical can…
Childhood wasting and associated factors in Africa
Childhood wasting in Africa exceeds the global target set for 2025, which aims to reduce it to less than 5%. To address this critical issue, educating mothers without formal education and rural residents about antenatal care visits, institutional delivery, and proper child feeding practices is essential. Moreover, a renewed focus on tackling the multifaceted factors of undernutrition, strengthening health systems, and implementing evidence-based …
Determinants of malaria prevalence among children under 5 years of age in 17 sub-Saharan African countries
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a major public health burden among children under five in several Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, largely attributable to their underdeveloped immune systems, constrained access to healthcare services, and environmental conditions conducive to transmission. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to identify the key determinants of malaria infection among children under five by examining both individual-level characteristics a…
Environmental health (12 works) · Medicine (12 works) · Public health (10 works) · Biostatistics (9 works) · Demography (9 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (8 works) · Demography (8 works) · Developing country (7 works) · Epidemiology (6 works) · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare (5 works)