University of Gondar

Implementation status and determinants of the regional development plan in Ethiopia’s emerging regions: the case of the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Development Plan (2010–2023)

Although the Benishangul Gumuz Regional State (BGRS) has been implementing regional development plans for decades, it remains underdeveloped. This research aims to examine the status of regional development plan implementation and its determinant factors in Benishangul Gumuz, Eth...

Trend and factors associated with consumption of iron-rich foods among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia, Evidenced from 2005–2019 Ethiopia demographic and health survey: A multivariate decomposition analysis

Introduction Micro-nutrient deficiencies remain the major public health concern in sub-Saharan African countries including Ethiopia. In particular, adequate consumption of iron-rich foods among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia is very low, and is one of the reasons for the h...

Post‐Stroke Depression and Determinants in Ethiopia; A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

ABSTRACT Introduction Post stroke depression is a critical barrier to recovery and rehabilitation, contributing to a higher risk of severe disability, cognitive and functional decline, greater dependence on daily activities, and poor adherence to treatment. Additionally, post‐str...

Assessment of parental knowledge on childhood developmental milestones and associated factors among parents of children under 5 years in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Parents’ knowledge of developmental milestones helps promote healthy development and appropriate expectations. Limited knowledge may contribute to neglect, abuse, and delayed recognition of developmental problems. Despite efforts to prevent developmental delays in Ethiopia, evide...

Development and performance investigation of a locally fabricated dish type solar concentrator for preheating brewery bottle washer water at Dashen Brewery in Gondar Ethiopia

Ethiopia has considerable solar power potential, with daily solar irradiance ranging from 5.0 to 6.5 kWh/m 2 (average 5.7 kWh/m 2 ) for the Gondar region, where the present study was conducted. The factories that manufacture beverages in Ethiopia use electricity or petroleum to g...

Quality of life and associated factors among patients with cystic echinococcosis treated at referral hospitals in Northwestern Ethiopia

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a chronic neglected zoonotic disease that can substantially affect the physical, psychological, and social well-being of affected individuals. Despite its considerable burden, evidence on quality of life (QoL) among previously treated CE patients rem...

Contraceptive discontinuation rate and associated factors among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: evidence from the 2023 performance monitoring for action cross-sectional survey

Contraception is used to prevent unintended pregnancies, space births, improve reproductive health, and enhance quality of life. Despite increased use of modern contraceptive methods in Ethiopia, contraceptive discontinuation remains a major public health challenge. It increases...

Incidence and predictors of acute decompensation in adult patients with cirrhosis: a retrospective cohort study at the University of Gondar comprehensive Specialized Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia, 2025

Cirrhosis with its acute decompensation and its complications causes significant morbidity and mortality. It also markedly reduces the quality of life and is by far the main reason for repeated hospitalization in patients with cirrhosis. There is also global disparity in mortalit...

Infant mortality rate and time to death determinants in East Africa: A Bayesian spatial frailty analysis of DHS data (2015–2022)

Background Infant mortality refers to the death of an infant before their first birthday. In 2021, approximately 3.8 million infants died worldwide. While interventions have reduced infant mortality rate (IMR) globally, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), particularly East Africa, still fa...

Factors associated with poor glycemic control and its correlation with albumin creatinine ratio among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Background Monitoring for glycemic control and screening for microalbuminuria (MA) and timely therapeutic intervention have become the standard of diabetic care worldwide. However, there are limited studies conducted on factors of poor glycemic control in Ethiopia, and there is n...

The effect of asthma and its medication on dental caries in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Asthma and dental caries are prevalent chronic conditions in children, with evidence suggesting a possible link via asthma-related physiological changes and medications. Reduced salivary flow and altered oral environments may increase caries risk; however, findings are inconsiste...

AI-Driven Adaptive Smart Grid for Real-Time Energy Optimization and Fault Detection

Abstract: Conventional smart-grid systems often rely on fixed control strategies that have limited ability to respond dynamically to changing electricity demand, renewable-energy variability, equipment degradation, and unexpected faults. This study proposes an AI-Driven Adaptive...

Isolation, characterization, and optimization of extracellular laccase-producing bacteria from dye-contaminated textile wastewater for dye decolonization

Textile industries are important in both the global economy and our daily lives. They are, however, simultaneously becoming one of the main sources of environmental pollution in the world. It needs a greater amount of water for wet textile operations such as dyeing, and as a resu...

Pre-extensively and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis prevalence among multidrug-resistant tuberculosis cases in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background The burden of pre-extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (Pre-XDR-TB) and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) cases in Ethiopia has become one of the most challenging problems for monitoring the treatment of patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis...

Sonographic Assessment of Prostate Volume, Prostate Dimensions, and Associated Factors Among Adult Men Attending the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

ABSTRACT The prostate gland is the only internal organ that continues to enlarge throughout adulthood, and it is an important parameter in the evaluation of benign prostatic enlargement and other prostate disorders. However, data on prostate volume and its associated factors are...

A prognostic model to predict the risk of cesarean delivery after induction of labour: development, validation, and clinical utility

Induction of labour (IoL) is an increasingly common obstetric procedure aimed at artificially stimulating labour. However, cesarean delivery could occur due to various complications associated with the procedure. Evaluating the risk of cesarean delivery after IoL is crucial for m...

Incidence and predictors of postoperative complications in elderly surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Postoperative complication rates are higher for older adults undergoing surgery due to age-related functional decline, diminished physiological reserve, and multimorbidity. However, data on the incidence and predictors of these complications across different geographic...

Molecular evidence of pfhrp2/pfhrp3 exon 2 deletions and potential HRP2-based RDT diagnostic failure in southern Ethiopia

Deletions of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 in Plasmodium falciparum compromise the diagnostic performance of HRP2-based rapid diagnostic tests. These deletions can cause false-negative HRP2-based RDT results, leading to missed treatment and ongoing transmission. This study determined the pre...

Evaluating the timeliness of care: delayed presentation and its predictors among patients with ischemic stroke at a tertiary care hospital in Northern Ethiopia

Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with ischemic stroke being the most common subtype. Timely presentation is critical for optimal management and improved outcomes. A prospective observational study was conducted at the University of Gondar Comprehens...

HIV seroprevalence, treatment cascade outcomes, and determinants of seropositivity in East Africa: a multi-country analysis of population-based HIV impact assessment surveys

HIV remains a major public health challenge in East Africa despite progress in antiretroviral therapy (ART). Although Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (PHIA) surveys provide high-quality, standardized data, multi-country comparisons of HIV seroprevalence, treatment cascade...