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Opportunistic Cryptococcal AntigenemiaintheHAART EraatHIV Epidemic Settings of Northwest Ethiopia

Negash, Markos; Wondmagegn, Tadelo; Tajebe, Fitsumbrhan (Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, 2021-07-13)

Background. Cryptococcus neoformans is a frequent opportunistic infection in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. While the advent of ART reduces the occurrence of cryptococcal meningitis in HIV patients, ...
Mycobacterium tuberculosis burden, multidrug resistance pattern, and associated risk factors among presumptive extrapulmonary tuberculosis cases at Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia

Tedla, Endalkachew; etal (Open Access, 2021-09-24)

Tuberculosis (TB) represents one of the major challenges to global health. TB is usually classified based on the disease symptoms and the site of infection. Two types of clinical manifestation of TB are pulmonary ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices on cervical cancer screening among undergraduate female students in University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: an institution based cross sectional study

Getaneh, Alem; Tegene, Birhanemeskel; Belachew, Teshome (BMC Public Health, 2021)

Background: Cervical cancer is a major public health problem. In the world, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women and it is one of the leading causes of cancer mortality in females. It is the ...
Validation of in-house liquid direct agglutination test antigen: the potential diagnostic test in visceral Leishimaniasis endemic areas of Northwest Ethiopia

Ayelign1, Birhanu; Jemal2, Mohammedamin; Negash1, Markos; Genetu1, Meaza; Wondmagegn1, Tadelo; Jejaw, Ayalew; Damte, Demekech; Yeshanew4, Arega; Gadisa3, Endalamaw (BMC Microbiology, 2021-07-13)

Background: Visceral leishmaniasis in Ethiopia is a re-emerging threat to public health, with increased geographical distribution and number of cases. It is a fatal disease without early diagnosis and treatment; thus, the ...
Multiresistant Bacterial Pathogens Causing Bacterial Pneumonia and Analyses of Potential Risk Factors from Northeast Ethiopia

Dessie, Tewodros; Jemal, Mohabaw; etal (International Journal of Microbiology, 2021-09-24)

Background. Pneumonia is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, mostly caused by different species of bacterial pathogens. Hence, patient management needs awareness of the pathogens and ...
Hematologic Profiles of Ethiopian Preterm Infants With Clinical Diagnoses of Early-Onset Sepsis, Perinatal Asphyxia, and Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Tigabu Kebede, Zemene; etal (2023-04-04)

bjective. To determine the hematologic profile of preterm infants with regard to different diseases. Methods. A prospective, cross-sectional, observational study, conducted in 5 hospitals in Ethiopia from July 2016 to ...
POST ABORTION CONTRACEPTION ACCEPTANCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN ADDIS ABABA

Tamrat, Azeb (2011-04-09)

Problem Statement: Abortion is one of the major causes for maternal mortality in the world as well as in our country. Unintended pregnancies which end up in abortion occur due to contraception method non use or misuse. ...
Determinants for Late Presentation of Glaucoma and Predictive Accuracy of Intra Ocular Pressure to Diagnose Late Glaucoma Among Adult Glaucomatous Patients Attending University of Gondar Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, northwest Ethiopia: A Case Control Study, 2020.

Biruktayit Kefyalew (UOG, September,)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Glaucoma is among the leading causes of irreversible blindness in developing countries including Ethiopia. It remains as a major public health concern that impedes the quality of life of patients ...
Magnitude of Maladaptive coping strategy and its associated factors among adult glaucoma patients attending University of Gondar, Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022.

Getenet Shumet (UOG, Aug-22)

Abstract Introduction: Coping strategy is the mechanism by which patients adjust to the condition they face. It can be adaptive or maladaptive. It is common among patients with chronic illnesses. Despite the higher ...
PREVALENCE OF OCCUPATIONAL OCULAR INJURY AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG SMALL SCALE INDUSTRY WORKERS IN GONDAR TOWN, NORTHWEST ETHIOPIA, 2019

HIRUT G/MESKEL (UOG, Jun-19)

Abstract Introduction: Ocular injury is a significant but preventable cause of ocular morbidity worldwide especially in developing countries but little is known. Even though knowing regarding the epidemiological distribution ...
Prevalence of common mental disorders and associated factors among adults with Glaucoma attending University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital tertiary eye care and training center, North west, Ethiopia 2020.

Mikias Mered (UOG, September,)

Abstract Introduction: Glaucoma is a main blinding condition which, predispose patients to co morbid common mental disorders. Ethiopia in general and in the current study area in particular the prevalence of common mental ...
PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS OF OPHTHALMIC SELFMEDICATION AMONG ADULT OPHTHALMIC PATIENTS IN GONDAR CITY, NORTHWEST ETHIOPIA.

MEBRATU MULUSEW (UOG, JUNE, 2017)

Abstract Introduction: Worldwide, the prevalence of ophthalmic self-medication ranges from 23.3% to 76.3%. Self-medication is the act of procuring a drug for self-recognized diseases. Inappropriate use of ophthalmic ...
ADHERENCE TO TOPICAL ANTI-GLAUCOMA MEDICATIONS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG GLAUCOMA PATIENTS ATTENDING AT HAWASSA UNIVERSITY COMPREHENSIVE SPECIALIZED AND YIRGALEM GENERAL HOSPITALS, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA, 2022

Mekete Wodajnew (UOG, August, 20)

Abstract Background: Adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications is essential to reduce further progression of glaucoma. There is limited information about adherence and associated factors in Southern Ethiopia. Providing ...
PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AMONG ADULTS IN NEKEMTE TOWN, WESTERN ETHIOPIA, 2022

HUNDUMA GELALCHA SHOGO (UOG, UGUST, 202)

Abstract Background: Visual impairment refers to presenting distance visual acuity less than 6/12 in the better eye. It is a major public health problem with more than a billion people affected around the world. There are ...
Prevalence of traditional eye medicine use and associated factors among adult ophthalmic patients attending University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital-Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, Northwest Ethiopia

Biruk Lelisa (UOG, Oct-20)

Abstract Background: Traditional eye medicines are a form of biologically based therapies, practices or partially processed organic or inorganic agents that are instilled or applied to the eye or administered orally to ...
PREVALENCE OF NEAR VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG SCHOOL TEACHERS IN GONDAR CITY, NORTH WEST ETHIOPIA, 2022

BERSUFEKAD WUBIE (UOG, AUGUST, 20)

Abstract Introduction: Near visual impairment is presenting near visual acuity of the eye worse than N6 at 40 cm distance. Teachers' regular duties, such as reading books, writing on the blackboard and recognizing ...
KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CATARACT AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG ADULTS IN GONDAR TOWN, NORTHWEST ETHIOPIA

YEZINASH ADDIS (UOG, Jun-17)

Abstract Background: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness worldwide, which accounts about half of the global blindness. It is the most effectively treatable condition if timely intervention initiated. It is conceived ...
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG ADULTS TOWARDS STRABISMUS IN GONDAR TOWN, NORTHWEST ETHIOPIA

ARAGAW KEGNE (UOG, JUNE, 2019)

Abstract Introduction: Strabismus/squint is an ocular misalignment in which the eyes are not properly aligned with each other. It is an avoidable cause of blindness, has a global prevalence which ranges from 2% to 6%. ...
KNOWLEDGE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS ABOUT CATARACT AMONG ADULTS IN KOMBOLCHA CITY, NORTHEAST ETHIOPIA

SEID MOHAMMED (UOG, JUNE, 20)

Abstract Introduction: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness globally and accounts for half of the total blindness in Ethiopia. Despite it is treatable, the lack of knowledge about cataract and its treatment is still ...
Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy and Associated Factors among Adult Diabetes Patients Attending at Debre Tabor General Hospital, Northwest, Ethiopia, 2020.

Getasew Alemu (UOG, Sep-20)

Abstract Background: Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus. It remains one of the leading cause of preventable blindness among working age adults around the world. ...

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