Abere Dessie
Biographic Data
| ID | 7754543 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Abere Dessie |
| GIVEN NAMES | Abere |
| FAMILY NAME | Dessie |
| SIGNATURE | DESSIE A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Bahir Dar University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Pre-lacteal feeding practices and associated factors among mothers of children under 24 months age in Ethiopia
Pre-lacteal feeding was higher and continues to be a significant practice in Ethiopia, shaped by maternal characteristics, sociodemographic factors, and geographic location. Mothers in pastoralist regions are more likely to practice pre-lacteal feeding which needs the implementation of mobile maternal health services. The spatial analysis identified potential hotspots areas where interventions are urgently needed. To reduce pre-lacteal feeding ra…
Involving religious leaders in HIV care and treatment at a university-affiliated hospital in Ethiopia
In sub-Saharan Africa, religious views strongly influence how people relate to illness, health, and healing. Belief in the curative power of religion, including for HIV, persists in many communities. As such, many funding agencies and organisations working in the field of HIV have incorporated religious institutions into their programmes in various capacities. Yet, debate continues regarding the benefits and drawbacks of including sectarian organ…
Stigma in Ethiopia
Rates of depression among people living with HIV can be as high as 50%. In many settings, HIV-related stigma has been associated with depressive symptoms which may lead to poor engagement in care and ultimately, poorer health outcomes. Stigma is a major issue in Ethiopia but data examining the relationship between stigma and depression in Ethiopia are lacking. We performed a mixed-methods cross-sectional study to examine the relationship between …
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Stigma in Ethiopia
Rates of depression among people living with HIV can be as high as 50%. In many settings, HIV-related stigma has been associated with depressive symptoms which may lead to poor engagement in care and ultimately, poorer health outcomes. Stigma is a major issue in Ethiopia but data examining the relationship between stigma and depression in Ethiopia are lacking. We performed a mixed-methods cross-sectional study to examine the relationship between …
Involving religious leaders in HIV care and treatment at a university-affiliated hospital in Ethiopia
In sub-Saharan Africa, religious views strongly influence how people relate to illness, health, and healing. Belief in the curative power of religion, including for HIV, persists in many communities. As such, many funding agencies and organisations working in the field of HIV have incorporated religious institutions into their programmes in various capacities. Yet, debate continues regarding the benefits and drawbacks of including sectarian organ…
Pre-lacteal feeding practices and associated factors among mothers of children under 24 months age in Ethiopia
Pre-lacteal feeding was higher and continues to be a significant practice in Ethiopia, shaped by maternal characteristics, sociodemographic factors, and geographic location. Mothers in pastoralist regions are more likely to practice pre-lacteal feeding which needs the implementation of mobile maternal health services. The spatial analysis identified potential hotspots areas where interventions are urgently needed. To reduce pre-lacteal feeding ra…
Family medicine (2 works) · Health care (2 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Psychosocial (2 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (1 works) · Anxiety (1 works) · Biostatistics (1 works) · Breast feeding (1 works)