Yilkal Simachew

Biographic Data

ID7986049
NAMEYilkal Simachew
GIVEN NAMESYilkal
FAMILY NAMESimachew
SIGNATURESIMACHEW Y
AFFILIATIONSHawassa University
ORCID0000-0003-1293-3986
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS2
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR2
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2023
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
H-INDEX0

  • Rethinking Growth Monitoring and Promotion in the Era of Universal Health Coverage

    Open AccessBereket Gebremichael, Kaleab Baye et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Nutrition2025

    Growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) programmes have been implemented for decades in almost all countries. Despite this long history of implementation, GMP has been criticised for being ineffective, calling for a rethink of the programme. With a view of contributing evidence towards the redesign of GMP, we conducted a qualitative evaluation of the programme in various contexts of Ethiopia. We conducted focus-group discussions (FGDs; n = 28) and …

  • Suicidality and homelessness

    Open AccessKalkidan Yohannes, Melkamu Gezahegn et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2023

    The results of our study indicate that suicide is a serious public health problem among homeless young people in southern Ethiopia. We have found associations between suicidal behaviour and stressful events, homelessness lasting for one to two years and stigma. Our study suggests that policymakers and programme planners need to develop a strategy for preventing, detecting and managing suicidal behaviour among street-dwelling homeless young adults…