Bikila Balis
Biographic Data
| ID | 7976480 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bikila Balis |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bikila |
| FAMILY NAME | Balis |
| SIGNATURE | BALIS B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Haramaya University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2010-876X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Magnitude of Anemia and Its Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital in Eastern Ethiopia
Background Anemia is a significant public health issue, accounting for 20–40% of maternal deaths. Despite the government's commitment and the interventions of various stakeholders, the magnitude and major risk factors of anemia remain unabated. Though there are few documented studies on anemia among pregnant women in eastern Ethiopia in general, in the study area in particular, some of the variables such as helminthics and history of caesarian se…
Acceptance of Covid-19 vaccine and associated factors among health care workers at public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia using the health belief model
Introduction Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among Health Care Workers is mandatory to lessen and curve the spread of transmission of COVID-19. Even though the Health Belief Model is one of the most widely used models for understanding vaccination behavior against COVID-19 disease, COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among Health Care Workers in Ethiopia was not adequately explored by using the Health Belief Model domains. Purpose This study aimed to …
Self-care practices and associated factors among hypertension patients in public hospitals in Harari regional state and Dire Dawa City administration, Eastern Ethiopia
Introduction Hypertension is a silent killer that causes serious health issues in all parts of the world. Hypertension is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Self-care practices have been identified as an important component of hypertension management. Despite the government's commitment and the interventions of various stakeholders, the burden of hypertension and its sequel remain unabated. A recent study showed…
Magnitude of cesarean-section and associated factors among diabetic mothers in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background Gestational diabetes is associated with multiple adverse pregnancy outcome as a result of unfavorable labor and delivery process with a consequent increase in obstetric interventions including cesarean-section. Even though diabetes mellitus increases the cesarean-section rate; there is no study conducted in Ethiopia. therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of cesarean-section and associated factors among diabetic mothers in…
Husbands' Plan to Participate in Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness in Haramaya Health and Demographic Surveillance System Site, Eastern Ethiopia
Background Partner involvement in maternal health services utilization remains a major public challenge in the developing world. Strategies of involving men in maternal health services are a critical and proven intervention for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by ensuring safe delivery and reducing complications during childbirth. Moreover, the husbands' involvement during pregnancy helps their spouses to make timely decisions and avoid m…
Food handler's level of Covid-19 prevention practice and preparedness of food and drinking establishments to combat the pandemic in Eastern Ethiopia
Background Food and drinking establishments are potential hotspots for the spread of coronavirus. Food handler's have a higher risk of contracting the disease and transmitting it to others. The aim of this study was to assess the food handler's level of preventive practices toward COVID-19 and the preparedness of food and drinking establishments to tackle the pandemic in Eastern Ethiopia. Methods The cross-sectional study design was conducted fro…
Prevalence of Group B Streptococcus Recto-Vaginal Colonization, Vertical Transmission, and Antibiotic Susceptibility Among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia
Magnitude and Predictors of Health Care Workers Depression During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: Depression of health care workers was related to work absences, resignations, and poor work performance, affecting the quality of patient care and the health care system. The Coronavirus disease pandemic has had an effect on the mental health of health care workers. Health care workers are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions, may put them at higher risk to develop depression. There is limit…
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Magnitude and Predictors of Health Care Workers Depression During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: Depression of health care workers was related to work absences, resignations, and poor work performance, affecting the quality of patient care and the health care system. The Coronavirus disease pandemic has had an effect on the mental health of health care workers. Health care workers are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions, may put them at higher risk to develop depression. There is limit…
Magnitude of Anemia and Its Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital in Eastern Ethiopia
Background Anemia is a significant public health issue, accounting for 20–40% of maternal deaths. Despite the government's commitment and the interventions of various stakeholders, the magnitude and major risk factors of anemia remain unabated. Though there are few documented studies on anemia among pregnant women in eastern Ethiopia in general, in the study area in particular, some of the variables such as helminthics and history of caesarian se…
Acceptance of Covid-19 vaccine and associated factors among health care workers at public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia using the health belief model
Introduction Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among Health Care Workers is mandatory to lessen and curve the spread of transmission of COVID-19. Even though the Health Belief Model is one of the most widely used models for understanding vaccination behavior against COVID-19 disease, COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among Health Care Workers in Ethiopia was not adequately explored by using the Health Belief Model domains. Purpose This study aimed to …
Self-care practices and associated factors among hypertension patients in public hospitals in Harari regional state and Dire Dawa City administration, Eastern Ethiopia
Introduction Hypertension is a silent killer that causes serious health issues in all parts of the world. Hypertension is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Self-care practices have been identified as an important component of hypertension management. Despite the government's commitment and the interventions of various stakeholders, the burden of hypertension and its sequel remain unabated. A recent study showed…
Magnitude of cesarean-section and associated factors among diabetic mothers in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background Gestational diabetes is associated with multiple adverse pregnancy outcome as a result of unfavorable labor and delivery process with a consequent increase in obstetric interventions including cesarean-section. Even though diabetes mellitus increases the cesarean-section rate; there is no study conducted in Ethiopia. therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of cesarean-section and associated factors among diabetic mothers in…
Husbands' Plan to Participate in Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness in Haramaya Health and Demographic Surveillance System Site, Eastern Ethiopia
Background Partner involvement in maternal health services utilization remains a major public challenge in the developing world. Strategies of involving men in maternal health services are a critical and proven intervention for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by ensuring safe delivery and reducing complications during childbirth. Moreover, the husbands' involvement during pregnancy helps their spouses to make timely decisions and avoid m…
Food handler's level of Covid-19 prevention practice and preparedness of food and drinking establishments to combat the pandemic in Eastern Ethiopia
Background Food and drinking establishments are potential hotspots for the spread of coronavirus. Food handler's have a higher risk of contracting the disease and transmitting it to others. The aim of this study was to assess the food handler's level of preventive practices toward COVID-19 and the preparedness of food and drinking establishments to tackle the pandemic in Eastern Ethiopia. Methods The cross-sectional study design was conducted fro…
Prevalence of Group B Streptococcus Recto-Vaginal Colonization, Vertical Transmission, and Antibiotic Susceptibility Among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia
Medicine (7 works) · Cross-sectional study (6 works) · Logistic regression (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Disease (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Odds ratio (4 works) · Public health (4 works)