Breakfast skipping and its relationship with academic performance in Ethiopian school-aged children, 2019.

Breakfast skipping and its relationship with academic achievement among primary school children were investigated in this study. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 848 primary school children. Breakfast skipping was analyzed using a 2-item questionnaire. A 19-item Social Academic and Emotional Behavior Risk Screening questionnaire was used to collect data on children's behavior. The prevalence of breakfast skipping was found to be 38.1%. Living in a rural area (AOR = 5.2; 95% CI: 3.54, 7.71); having illiterate parents (AOR = 6.66; 95% CI 3.0, 14.7); having parents with a primary education level (AOR 5.18, 95% CI: 2.25, 11.94); living with guardians or other relatives (AOR = 4.06; 95%CI: 2.1, 7.9); and having lower academic achievement (AOR = 2.76; 95% CI: 1.44, 5.29) were factors associated with skipping breakfast.In conclusion, breakfast skipping has been identified as a significant public health concern that requires an immediate response from stakeholders. It is recommended to intervene based on the identified factors.

Stressful life experience of the first married women in polygamous families in Gedeo zone, South Ethiopia: a qualitative study, 2021.

INTRODUCTION: Polygamy is commonly referred to as the union of a man with multiple women or the practice of having more than one wife at a time. In Ethiopia, polygamy has practiced in all regions. In particular, the stress of polygamous family life predisposes mothers to psychological problems. Being a serious public health issue, the stressful experience among polygamous women was not known in Ethiopia. AIM: To explore a stressful life experience among first married polygamous women in Gedeo Zone, South Ethiopia, 2021. METHODS: This study was conducted using a phenomenological study approach from February 20-30, 2021. A purposive sampling method was used and an in-depth interview was conducted. Data were collected from 13 first married women from polygamous. FINDINGS: Three themes emerged from the study including reaction to polygamy, socio-economic challenges in polygamy, and bonds of families in polygamy families. The finding indicated that the status of life experience among first married women in a polygamous family was stressful. They experienced various degrees of psychological difficulties including anger, mistrustfulness, emotional distress, loneliness, emptiness, unhappiness, and lack of intimacy with their husbands. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This study highlighted how polygamy is a complex issue and common practice in the Gedeo zone. There has to be a mechanism for serious follow-up to educate women properly. A long-lasting measure to empower women in the economy, social, political, and creating a level of consciousness to resist polygamy is important.

Perceived Clinical Practice Competency and Associated Factors Among Undergraduate Students of Medicine and Health Science Collage in Dilla University, SNNPR, Ethiopia.

BACKGROUND: The dynamic and uncertain nature of the healthcare environment requires competent health professionals to manage the changing environment. However, globally and regionally there is a shortage of competent health professionals. Understanding the causes of poor performance of healthcare is crucial to provide high-quality healthcare service. So this study aims to assess perceived clinical competence and associated factors among undergraduate medicine and health science students at Dilla University, medical and health Science College. METHODS: Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 267 students. Initially, departments were stratified, then simple random sample was used to select students. A 2 days of training was given for data collectors and supervisors. Data were entered into Epi-info version 7 and analyzed using Stata version 12. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess associated factors of clinical competency. RESULTS: A total of 267 students participated in this study. The majority of students were males 197 (73.8%) and more than half of the participants 186 (69.7%) were in the age group of 20 to 24 years. The study found only 39.3%, 95% CI (33.3, 44.9) of the participants perceived themselves as clinically competent. This study also identified instructor provided constructive feedback (AOR= 2.12, 95% CI =1.164-3.861), instructor orientation about assessment method (AOR=1.855 95% CI =1.03-3.408) and staff encouragement during clinical practice (AOR= 2.608, 95% CI= 1.425-4.77) were statistically significant factors. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: In this study, perceived clinical competency was 39%. Teachers should give constructive feedback to their students to boost their confidence and ability. Furthermore, nationally there should be standard and clear assessment methods in which teachers, school administrators and responsible stakeholders should briefly explain assessment methods to their students and it also needs an action to improve the interaction between staff and students.

Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors Among "Apparently Healthy" Urban and Rural Residents in Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.

BACKGROUND: Anemia is the most frequent micronutrient deficiency; globally it has an impact on more than 2 billion people. Different studies have indicated that the prevalence of anemia varies between rural areas and urban centers. This study focused on determining the prevalence and identifying the factors associated with anemia among "apparently healthy" urban and rural residents of Gilgel Gibe Field Research Center. METHODS AND PARTICIPANTS: A comparative cross-sectional study was done using secondary data of Gilgel Gibe Field Research Center. Data of 1,602 (1,258 rural and 344 urban) apparently healthy adults whose hemoglobin level was available were included in the analysis. Data were analyzed by SPSS 20 and separate logistic regression models; urban and rural were fitted. Statistical significance was set at p-values < 0.05 with 95% CI. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of anemia was 40.9%. Anemia was higher among rural residents (46.6%) than urban residents (20.1%). In urban centers, being male (AOR = 2.15, 95% CI: [1.03, 4.50]) and illiterate (AOR = 5.76, 95% [CI: 1.27, 26.07]) were significantly associated with anemia. In rural areas, being female (AOR = 1.78, 95% CI: [1.27, 2.52]), presence of heart disease (AOR = 2.63, 95% CI: [1.09, 6.33]), central obesity (AOR = 1.83, 95% CI: [1.31, 2.57]), illiteracy (AOR = 3.62, 95% CI: [1.57, 8.35]), and primary school completion (AOR = 2.69, 95% CI: [1.08, 6.73]) were significantly associated with anemia. CONCLUSION: According to the WHO classification, the overall prevalence of anemia was a severe public health problem. This study also marked urban-rural variation in anemia prevalence, indicating the need for targeting specific areas for intervention. Strengthening strategies aimed at educational empowerment and nutritional education will have a contribution to combating anemia, especially in the rural kebeles of the study area.

Moderate to Severe Diarrhea and Associated Factors Among Under-Five Children in Wonago District, South Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

BACKGROUND: Diarrheal disease is the second leading cause of death in children under five years old and is responsible for killing around 525 000 children every year. Based on the world health organization estimates, diarrhea contributes to more than one in every ten (13%) child deaths in Ethiopia. Despite the emphasis given to improving child health, many children are still dying due to easily preventable and treatable diarrheal disease in Ethiopia. METHODS: A community cross-sectional study was conducted on randomly selected under-five children who live in Wonago district. Three hundred eighteen households were selected using a systematic sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured closed-ended questionnaire. Data were cleaned, coded, and entered into the statistical package for social sciences window version 20 statistical software analysis. RESULTS: The magnitude of moderate to severe diarrhea in the Wonago district was 30.9%. The number of family members (AOR: 2.7, 95% CI [1.277-5.716]), presence of animals in households (AOR: 2.591, 95% CI [1.188-5.650]), availability of latrine (AOR: 2.129, 95% CI [1.006-4.505]), and hand washing practice during a critical time (AOR: 2.683, 95% CI [1.139-6.319]) were strongly associated with moderate to severe diarrhea. CONCLUSION: Childhood diarrhea remains an important health concern in the study area. This calls for a holistic and multimodal approach for the prevention, early identification, and intervention of diarrhea in children. More emphasis should also be given on personal, household, and environmental hygiene, as well as family planning.

Dietary diversity and physical activity as risk factors of abdominal obesity among adults in Dilla town, Ethiopia.

BACKGROUND: Globally, the prevalence of obesity is on the rise and has nearly tripled since 1975. In Ethiopia, despite not having well-documented evidence, abdominal obesity has been increasing dramatically, particularly in urban settings. Therefore, this study is intended to determine the prevalence and risk factors of abdominal obesity among adults in Dilla town, Ethiopia. METHODS: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted between January and February 2018 in Dilla Town. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed to recruit 663 adults. The study was conducted in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) STEP wise approach. Waist circumference was measured using a flexible metric tape mid-way between the lowest rib and iliac crest with the participant standing at the end of gentle expiration. Abdominal obesity was determined using the International Diabetes Federation cutoff. A logistic regression model was fitted to identify risk factors of abdominal obesity. Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated to show the strength of association. RESULTS: A total of 634 adults participated in the study with a response rate of 95.6%. This study revealed that 155 (24.4%) [95% CI: (21.50, 27.80)] adults were abdominally obese. Higher odds of being abdominally obese were noted among adults with a high [AOR = 4.61, 95% CI: (2.51-8.45)] and middle [AOR = 3.22, 95% CI: (1.76-5.88)] wealth rank, consuming less diversified diet [AOR = 2.05, 95% CI: (1.31-3.19)], physical inactivity [AOR = 2.68, 95% CI: (1.70-4.22)] and being female [AOR = 1.92, 95% CI: (1.13-3.28)]. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of abdominal obesity among adults in Dilla town is considerably high, and became an emerging nutrition related problem. Being in the middle and high wealth rank, physical inactivity, consuming less diversified diet, and being female were the risk factors of abdominal obesity.

Anemia And Associated Factors Among Adult People Living With HIV/AIDS Receiving Anti-Retroviral Therapy At Gedeo Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia, 2018.

BACKGROUND: Anemia is one of the most common blood abnormalities in people with HIV. The incidence of anemia ranges from 10% in people who have no HIV symptoms to 92% among individuals who have advanced AIDS. Anemia which is also one of the major challenges among HIV patients can lead to impaired physical functioning, psychological distress, poor quality of life, accelerated disease progression, and shorter life expectancy. There are different reports that show a large number of patients with both anemia and HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia. However, the burden of anemia among those HIV/AIDS patients receiving ART is not fully understood in Gedeo zone health institutions. Hence, this study is designed to assess the prevalence of anemia and associated factors among adult HIV/AIDS clients receiving ART at Gedeo zone health institutions, SNNPR, Ethiopia. METHODS: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Gedeo zone health institutions from November 21 2017 to January 30, 2018. The systematic random sampling technique was used to recruit the study participants. The hematocrit level was used to determine anemic status. Data were entered into EPI info version 7 and transferred to STATA version 12.0 for analysis. In order to identify factors associated with anemia, a multivariable logistic regression analysis was employed. RESULT: A total of 422 patients were included with a mean age of 33.85 (SD = ±9. 12) years. The prevalence of anemia was 34.8% (95% CI 30.1-39.8), while about 7.4%, 14.3%, and 13.1% of the patients had severe, moderate, and mild anemia, respectively. The mean hemoglobin was 14.6 (SD=±10. 8), (95% CI 13.6_15.8). INH/Isoniazid prophylaxis (OR =1.8 [95% CI: 1.1, 2.9]) and bedridden functional status (OR =5.48 [95% CI: 1.25, 23.8]) were determinants of anemia in this study. CONCLUSION: In this study, a large number of pateients had anemia (34.8%) with the majority of them having a moderate form. Functional status and using INH prophylaxis were determinant factors of anemia.