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    Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice toward COVID-19 and associated factors among health care workers in Silte Zone, Southern Ethiopia
    Public Library of Science (PLoS) ; 2021
    In:  PLOS ONE Vol. 16, No. 10 ( 2021-10-5), p. e0257058-
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    In: PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 16, No. 10 ( 2021-10-5), p. e0257058-
    Abstract: COVID-19 is a pandemic respiratory disease caused by the highly contagious novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV 2). The disease is now quickly spreading around the world, resulting in ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Healthcare workers are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection than the general population due to frequent contact with infected individuals. Objective This study was aimed to assess knowledge, attitude and practice towards COVID-19 and associated factors among health care workers. Methods Facility-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among health care workers in Silte Zone. A total of 379 health professionals were selected using multistage stratified sampling technique. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Binary logistic regression model was used to see association between outcome and independent variables. Results This study found 74.9%, 84.2% and 68.9% prevalence of adequate knowledge, positive attitude and good practice respectively. Working in comprehensive specialized hospital (AOR = 4.46, 95% CI = 1.46–13.62).having MSC degree (AOR = 10.26, 95% CI = 2.27–46.44), and training on COVID-19 (AOR = 6.59, 95% CI = 2.97–14.65) were strongly associated with knowledge of health care workers. On the other hand, older age (AOR = 3.35, 95% CI = 1.07–10.50), training on COVID-19 (AOR = 3.73, 95% CI = 1.82–7.63), Work experience (AOR = 3.78, 95% CI = 1.46–9.80) and Knowledge (AOR = 5.45, 95% CI = 2.60–11.43) were significantly associated with attitude, whereas source of information from friends or colleagues (AOR = 3.13, 95% CI = 1.28–7.66), working in primary hospital (AOR = 0.36, 95% CI = 0.21–0.620) and having good knowledge (AOR = 1.80, 95% CI = 1.03–3.14) were strongly associated with good practice of health care workers. Conclusion This study found majority of health care workers had good level of knowledge and positive attitude toward COVID-19, but lower proportion of health care workers practices sufficiently in the study area. Type of health facilities, level of education, training on COVID-19, work experience, type of source of information were significantly associated with knowledge, attitude and practice of health care workers. Stakeholders need to focus on interventions that increase preventive practices of health care workers.
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    ISSN: 1932-6203
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    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257058
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257058.t001
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    Language: English
    Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Nexus between postpartum depression and exclusive breastfeeding practices among lactating mothers in Assosa Town, West Ethiopia
    Frontiers Media SA ; 2024
    In:  Frontiers in Nutrition Vol. 11 ( 2024-4-23)
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    In: Frontiers in Nutrition, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 11 ( 2024-4-23)
    Abstract: Across the globe, breastfeeding stands out as a highly effective strategy for reducing infant and child morbidity and mortality. Concurrently, postpartum depression (PPD) emerges as a notable public health issue, adversely affecting both exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practices for infants and the fulfillment of parenting roles. Despite the lack of substantial evidence in Ethiopia and the specific study areas, indicating the association between PPD and EBF practices, this study endeavors to fill this gap. The primary objective is to examine the correlation between PPD and EBF practices, along with exploring other pertinent factors, in Assosa Town, West Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out from 7 March to 5 April 2019. The study involved the recruitment of 462 participants through a systematic random sampling method. Data collection was facilitated by conducting a structured and pre-tested questionnaire. To screen for PPD, we used the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) tool. This tool, EPDS, was used solely as a screening tool and not for diagnostic purposes. The collected data were entered into Epi-Data version 3.1 and subsequently exported to SPSS version 24 for comprehensive statistical analysis. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the association between independent variables and dependent variables. Odds ratios, along with their 95% confidence intervals (CIs), were calculated to ascertain the presence and strength of any associations. Statistical significance was acknowledged at a p -value of & lt;0.05. Results The overall prevalence of EBF practices was found to be 58.2% (95% CI: 51.4–65.7), while the prevalence of PPD was 18.7% (95% CI: 15.94–26.7). Among mothers without PPD, the prevalence of EBF practices was notably higher at 62.4% (95% CI: 55.9–65.2%) compared to mothers experiencing PPD, where the prevalence was 31.3% (95% CI: 24.7–32.5%). Mothers who experienced PPD exhibited 51% reduced odds of practicing EBF compared to their counterparts (AOR = 0.49. 95% CI: 0.25–0.8). Furthermore, factors such as having a higher family monthly income (AOR = 8.7, 95% CI: 4.2–17.2), being multiparous (AOR = 5.8, 95% CI 4.9–10.8), attending antenatal care (ANC) visits (AOR = 4.9, 95% CI: 3.4–14.1), opting for vaginal delivery (AOR = 9.8, 95% CI: 5.6–17.4), and receiving husband’s support (AOR = 5.3, 95% CI: 4.6–12.7) demonstrated a statistically significant positive association with EBF practices. Conclusion In this study, a substantial number of mothers demonstrated suboptimal EBF practices during the first 6 months of their infants’ lives. Consequently, the findings underscore a clear association between PPD and EBF. Thus, it is imperative to intensify efforts in the early detection and treatment of PPD, enhance household income, advocate for ANC, and encourage active husband involvement to bolster EBF practices.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2296-861X
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    DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1357264
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    Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
    Publication Date: 2024
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    Color Stability of Glass Ionomer Cement after Reinforced with Two Different Nanoparticles
    Hindawi Limited ; 2020
    In:  International Journal of Dentistry Vol. 2020 ( 2020-05-31), p. 1-5
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    In: International Journal of Dentistry, Hindawi Limited, Vol. 2020 ( 2020-05-31), p. 1-5
    Abstract: Aim . This study aimed to compare the staining characteristics of a commercially available restorative glass ionomer cement to a formulation reinforced by the addition of carbon nanotubes and another formulation reinforced by the addition of silver nanoparticles to the powder of the same cement. Methodology . Twenty samples each of a control glass ionomer cement (PULPDENT® Glass Fill®, Pulpdent Corp. Watertown, MA, USA), control cement reinforced with 0.0006 gm (0.03% by weight) of carbon nanotubes (Sigma Aldrich, St Louis MO, USA), and control cement reinforced with 0.2 gm (10% by weight) of silver nanoparticles (Nanocyl™, Nanocyl SA, Sambreville, Belgium) were immersed in a staining solution. Color evaluations were carried out after 1 h, 24 h, and 1 week. Color change values were calculated. Results . The results indicated that carbon nanotube reinforced specimens exhibited less color stability when compared to controlled glass ionomer cement specimens; however, both samples had significantly greater color stability than silver nanoparticle reinforced glass ionomer samples. Conclusion . It can be concluded within the limitations of this study that carbon nanotube reinforced glass ionomer cements have better color stability than silver nanoparticle reinforced glass ionomer cements.
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    ISSN: 1687-8728 , 1687-8736
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1155/2020/7808535
    Language: English
    Publisher: Hindawi Limited
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Clinical and hematological characteristics of 300 COVID-19 patients in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
    SAGE Publications ; 2022
    In:  International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology Vol. 36 ( 2022-01), p. 039463202210854-
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    In: International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, SAGE Publications, Vol. 36 ( 2022-01), p. 039463202210854-
    Abstract: COVID-19 primarily presents as a respiratory tract infection, but studies indicate that it could be considered a systemic disease that can spread to affect multiple organ systems, including respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hematopoietic, neurological, and immune systems. Objective To describe and analyze the clinical and hematological characteristics of 300 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Erbil, Kurdistan. Methods This retrospective study included 300 patients of any age admitted to hospital due to confirmed COVID-19 between September 2020 and February 2021. Cases were diagnosed by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction assays of nasopharyngeal swab specimens. Results The highest proportion of patients were aged 21–40 years. The most common symptoms among the patients were myalgia (66.7%), fatigue (62.3%), headache (50.7%), and chest pain (52.7%). Differences in hematological and biochemical parameters were observed between deceased and recovered patients. Only the mid-range absolute count percentage (MID%) was significantly higher in the recovered patients than in the deceased ones (6.41% vs. 4.48, p = 0.019). Death was significantly higher among older patients ( 〉 40 years) than younger ones (≤40 years) (6.8% vs. 1.3%, p = 0.015), diabetic than non-diabetic (10.8% vs. 3%, p = 0.047), and those having chronic diseases than those without chronic diseases (10.6% vs. 2.1%, p = 0.006). Conclusions Different hematological and biochemical parameter findings were observed among the COVID-19 patients. Low MID%, older age, and presence of diabetes mellitus and chronic disease were significantly associated with death among COVID-19 patients.
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    ISSN: 0394-6320 , 2058-7384
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/03946320221085465
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    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Bacterial etiology, antimicrobial resistance and factors associated with community acquired pneumonia among adult hospitalized patients in Southwest Ethiopia
    Knowledge E DMCC ; 2023
    In:  Iranian Journal of Microbiology ( 2023-09-02)
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    In: Iranian Journal of Microbiology, Knowledge E DMCC, ( 2023-09-02)
    Abstract: Background and Objectives: Antibiotic resistance is a significant problem that restricts the options for treating bacterial pneumonia. This research aimed to determine the bacterial causes of pneumonia and antibiotic resistance among hospitalized patients in southwest Ethiopia. Materials and Methods: We collected and analyzed 150 sputum samples from individuals with community-acquired pneu- monia from April 1st  to October 30th, 2019. Standard bacteriological procedures were used to identify the bacteria. Kirby Bauer's disk diffusion method was used to assess the bacteria's susceptibility patterns. Production of carbapenemase and extended-spectrum-lactamase were confirmed phenotypically. Odds ratios and the chi-square test were computed. Results: On the whole, bacterial pathogens were verified in 50% of the sputum samples. The predominant bacterial isolates were Klebsiella species, followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. About 77.5% of isolates were multidrug resistant. Moreover, 40.5% and 10.8% of the isolates were ESBL and carbapene- mase producers, respectively. Aging, tobacco smoking, previous history of pneumonia, heart disease, and chronic respiratory disease had association with sputum culture-positivity. Conclusion: As a result, it is important to regularly monitor the bacterial etiologies and their patterns of resistance. Addition- ally, sociodemographic and clinical characteristics should all be taken into account while managing patients with pneumonia empirically in this context.
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    ISSN: 2008-4447 , 2008-3289
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.18502/ijm.v15i4.13503
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    Publisher: Knowledge E DMCC
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Determinants of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards preventive measures of COVID-19 among adult residencies in Silte Zone, Southern Ethiopia
    Pan African Medical Journal ; 2022
    In:  Pan African Medical Journal Vol. 41 ( 2022)
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    In: Pan African Medical Journal, Pan African Medical Journal, Vol. 41 ( 2022)
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    ISSN: 1937-8688
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    DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2022.41.211.33826
    Language: English
    Publisher: Pan African Medical Journal
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Voluntary blood donation knowledge, attitude, and practice among adult populations of Hosanna Town, South Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
    Frontiers Media SA ; 2023
    In:  Frontiers in Public Health Vol. 11 ( 2023-6-9)
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    In: Frontiers in Public Health, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 11 ( 2023-6-9)
    Abstract: Even though blood donation has increased in the past decades, it remains a challenge worldwide. An adequate blood supply can only be assured through voluntary blood donation. There is inadequate information on the level of blood donation practice in the current study area. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, practice, and associated factors toward voluntary blood donation among Hosanna town adult populations. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 May 2022 to 30 June 2022, on a total of 422 adult populations of Hosanna town. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the study subjects. Data were collected by face-to-face interviews using a structured pre-tested questionnaire. The levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice of participants toward voluntary blood donation were measured using a set of questions. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. Chi-square and odds ratios were calculated, and the results were presented with words and tables. Results In this study, a total of 422 participants enrolled with a response rate of 96.6%. Of the total respondents, 204 (48.3%), 209 (49.5%), and 123 (29.15%) study participants had good knowledge, favorable attitude, and experience of blood donation, respectively. Participants' sex being male and having favorable attitudes were found to have significant associations with blood donation practice. Furthermore, it was found that male participants were more than two and a half times more likely to donate blood than female participants (AOR: 2.53; 95% CI: 1.54, 4.15). Those who had favorable attitudes were found more than three and a half times more likely to donate blood than those having unfavorable attitudes (AOR: 3.54; 95% CI: 1.32, 9.46) Conclusion and recommendations A large proportion of adult populations had poor knowledge, unfavorable attitudes, and low practice toward voluntary blood donation. Therefore, local and national blood banks and transfusion agencies should design strategies that can be implemented to improve the knowledge or attitude of the adult population and motivate the population to donate blood voluntarily.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2296-2565
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1141544
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    Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Patient safety knowledge, attitude and practice among undergraduate health science students in South West Ethiopia
    Frontiers Media SA ; 2023
    In:  Frontiers in Public Health Vol. 10 ( 2023-1-9)
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    In: Frontiers in Public Health, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 10 ( 2023-1-9)
    Abstract: Patient safety is minimizing the risk of unnecessary damage associated with healthcare to a minimum. It has been linked as a global precedence area where substantial knowledge gaps exist. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of the healthcare providers toward patient safety have a great influence on the delivery of safe patient care. Regardless of this, the issue has not been adequately addressed in Ethiopia. Objective The main aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, practice, and factors associated with patient safety practice among undergraduate health science students at Jimma University Institute of Health. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from May to November 2021. Data were collected from 678 undergraduate health science students using a pretested, structured and self-administered questionnaire. EPI data 3.1 was used for data entry, and SPSS version 25 was used for analysis. A binary logistic regression model was utilized to identify factors associated with outcome variables. An adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval and P & lt; 0.05 were computed to determine the level of significance. Results Of the total students, only 293 (43.2%) and 308 (45.4%) had good knowledge and positive attitudes toward patient safety, respectively. Moreover, only 135 (19.9%) of the students had good practices regarding patient safety. Year of study [AOR = 3.75, 95% CI: (2.3, 9.3)], duration on practical attachment [AOR = 2.6, 95% CI: (1.2, 5.9)] , and knowledge about patient safety [AOR = 2.9, 95% CI: (1.9, 3.4)] were associated with better patient safety practices. Conclusion In the current study the practice of patient safety among health science students was low and less than half of the students had good knowledge and favorable attitudes toward patient safety. Patient safety practices were influenced by the length of the clinical attachment, the study year, and the knowledge of patient safety. This calls for patient safety courses to be included in training curricula of undergraduate health sciences students.
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    ISSN: 2296-2565
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    DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1064896
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    Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Customers’ perceptions of and satisfaction with medicine retail outlet services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
    Oxford University Press (OUP) ; 2018
    In:  International Journal of Pharmacy Practice Vol. 26, No. 3 ( 2018-05-04), p. 222-231
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    In: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 26, No. 3 ( 2018-05-04), p. 222-231
    Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess customers' perceptions of and satisfaction with MRO services in Addis Ababa and to explore factors associated with their satisfaction and reasons for visits. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among customers selected from 28 MROs in Addis Ababa, using multi-stage sampling techniques. Simple descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression at 95% confidence interval were used for the analysis. Key findings Of 396 respondents, 324 (81.8%) visited MROs to purchase prescription medicines. A majority (338/396; 85.4%) of them perceived that pharmacists and druggists (pharmacy professionals) play a major role in healthcare delivery. A third (140/396; 35.4%) of the respondents agreed with the statement that pharmacy professionals are more concerned about patient care than about their business. Regarding reasons for visiting, being married was positively associated with buying over-the-counter, higher educational status was linked with more satisfaction. Overall, 56.8% (225/396) of the respondents reported that they were satisfied with the service provided by MROs. Conclusion Customers of MROs had mixed perceptions of and satisfaction with the current service. Marital status and age were associated with the reason for visiting, while the educational level was associated with the level of satisfaction. The overall positive perceptions and satisfaction about MROs should be taken as an opportunity to promote and improve pharmaceutical services rendered in MROs, to ensure that the public is receiving maximum benefit.
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    ISSN: 0961-7671 , 2042-7174
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1111/ijpp.12384
    Language: English
    Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
    Publication Date: 2018
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    The role of agency costs in the voluntary adoption of XBRL-based financial reporting
    Emerald ; 2020
    In:  International Journal of Managerial Finance Vol. 16, No. 5 ( 2020-10-16), p. 599-622
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    In: International Journal of Managerial Finance, Emerald, Vol. 16, No. 5 ( 2020-10-16), p. 599-622
    Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine whether and how firm's agency costs played a role in the voluntary adoption of the eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) under the SEC's voluntary filing program (VFP) that encouraged the voluntary adoption of the XBRL. Design/methodology/approach This study employs a logistics regression and a sample of 140 firms that voluntarily participated in the VFP during its entire existence in the United States, and 140 matched-pair counterparts that did not voluntarily adopt the XBRL to investigate the role of agency costs in the voluntary adoption of XBRL-based financial reporting. Findings We find evidence consistent with the conjecture that a firm's low magnitude of agency costs plays a significant motivating role in the voluntary adoption of XBRL-based financial reporting. Our results continue to hold after using an alternative measure of agency costs and conducting two-stage least squares regressions. Supplementing these results, the study also shows that the level of agency costs of voluntary XBRL adopters remains statistically unchanged after the adoption while the level of agency costs associated with the firms that did not participate in SEC's VFP significantly decline after the adoption during the XBRL mandate. Practical implications The findings of this study suggest that based on a firm's level of agency costs, regulators and policymakers, especially those in countries that are yet to mandate XBRL reporting, can, in advance, identify firms that are more likely to comply with their new financial reporting initiatives. Originality/value This paper provides first evidence on the role of agency costs in the voluntary adoption of XBRL using data from the United States.
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    ISSN: 1743-9132
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    DOI: 10.1108/IJMF-01-2019-0021
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    Publisher: Emerald
    Publication Date: 2020
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