University of Gondar

Global Prevalence and Predictors of Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Pregnant Women: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) remain a major public health burden, particularly affecting women of reproductive age in low-resource settings. Untreated IPIs during pregnancy contribute to adverse maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes, including anemia, low birth weight,...

Predicting utilization of emergency contraceptives in ethiopia and identifying its predictors using machine learning

Abstract Despite policy support, inappropriate use of emergency contraception in Ethiopia contributes to high rates of unintended pregnancy and maternal mortality. Traditional statistical analyses have struggled to identify complex predictors. This study used machine learning and...

Incidence, predictors, and population attributable fraction of hypertension among adults with diabetes mellitus in North Gondar Zone, Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study

Hypertension is a common and serious complication of diabetes mellitus caused by metabolic and vascular changes that increase peripheral vascular resistance, raising the risk of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and premature mortality. However, evidence on its inci...

Optimizing soil fertility, malt barley yield, and economic returns through integrated compost and nitrogen fertilization: yield, soil, and economic analysis in the Ethiopian highlands

Abstract Malt barley is an important crop in the Ethiopian highlands, where productivity is challenged by soil fertility decline, inappropriate agronomic practices, and high dependence on inorganic fertilizers. This study evaluated the effects of compost and inorganic N fertilize...

Nasopharyngeal Carriage Rate, Risk Factors, and Co‐Resistance Patterns of Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

ABSTRACT Methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasopharyngeal carriage is a major global health concern linked to severe infections and transmission. However, comprehensive evidence on the burden of MRSA carriage, antimicrobial resistance, and associated risk factors...

Epidemiology and clinical characteristics of pediatric foreign body aspiration in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a significant cause of accidental death in children under three years worldwide and is perhaps the most time-sensitive emergency in pediatric medicine. While high-income countries have established surveillance systems, the burden and characteristi...

Utilization of mobility assistive devices and associated factors among stroke survivors in Ethiopia: a multicentre cross-sectional study

stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, associated with impaired activities of daily living, reduced independence living, poor functional outcomes, and lower quality of life. Although the use of assistive devices (ADs) for post-stroke mobility is essential, evidence fr...

Socioeconomic inequalities in cervical cancer screening uptake among women living with HIV in Ethiopia: findings from the Ethiopian population-based HIV impact assessment survey

Abstract Background Although cervical cancer is a preventable disease, its burden remains disproportionately high globally, predominantly affecting women in low- and middle-income countries because of inequalities in the uptake of cervical cancer screening. Women living with HIV...

Evaluation of the “1–3–7” surveillance and response approach for malaria elimination and challenges faced in its initial phase of implementation: Farta district, Ethiopia

Ethiopia implemented the "1–3–7" surveillance and response approach for malaria elimination in selected districts. Evaluating its progress is crucial to ensure alignment with the national malaria elimination plan. This study assesses the approach's implementation and investigates...

Explainable machine learning for predicting preterm birth and associated factors in Sub Saharan Africa

Preterm birth remains a leading contributor to neonatal mortality and long-term morbidity worldwide, with Sub-Saharan Africa bearing a disproportionate share of the burden. Structural inequities, limited maternal healthcare access, and socioeconomic vulnerabilities are associated...

Machine learning algorithms application in WaSH prediction using DHS data in Sub-Saharan Africa

Access to combined safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene services remains a major public health concern across Sub-Saharan Africa, with coverage disparities influenced by a wide range of individual and community-level factors. Traditional statistical analyses may not fully capture...

Prevalence of virulence-associated genes in culture-confirmed Vibrio cholerae isolates: a PCR-based study

Vibrio cholerae remains a major cause of cholera outbreaks in Ethiopia, yet information on the distribution of virulence-associated genes among circulating strains is limited. This study aimed to detect major virulence genes in culture-confirmed V. cholerae isolates recovered fro...

Suicidal behavior and subjective mental well-being among conflict-affected high school students in the North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis

Adolescents living in conflict-affected areas have higher rates of suicidal behaviors and lower subjective mental well-being than adolescents living outside war-affected areas. However, the extent of the problem might be much greater than we can imagine in northern Ethiopia due t...

Big data-driven pavement condition monitoring and anomaly detection using multi-sensor time series

Pavement condition monitoring is essential for road maintenance, but many practical inspection systems still rely on periodic surveys or manual visual checking. Such schemes are difficult to capture short-term pavement changes caused by traffic load, local damage, or environmenta...

Burden of fecal colonization with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing enterobacteriaceae among food handlers in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance particularly from extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) is a critical global public health threat, contributing significantly to infection-related mortality. The human intestinal tract is a key reservoir...

Integration of principal component analysis and supervised classification for mineral alteration mapping using satellite imagery, Kafta Humera, Ethiopia

Remote sensing is an important technique for lithological mapping and hydrothermal alteration detection; yet, achieving high classification accuracy remains difficult in complex geological environments. This study addresses the difficulty of delineating lithological units and alt...

Obturator hernia as a cause of small bowel obstruction in an 80-year-old female patient with comorbidities: management and challenges in a resource-limited setting: a case report

Abstract Background Obturator hernia is one of the rarest types of hernia and accounts for only a small percentage of small bowel obstructions. It may be asymptomatic, but most patients present with acute intestinal obstruction. Some patients may also report pain along the medial...

Clinical characteristics, etiologies, management, and outcomes of acute pancreatitis in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a leading cause of gastrointestinal-related emergency admissions globally. In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the disease has historically been characterized as a benign surgical curiosity, yet contemporary reports suggest a transition tow...

An attention-enhanced MobileNetV2 with squeeze-and-excitation architecture for efficient potato leaf disease detection and classification

Potatoes are one of the major crops eaten in developing countries; however, their production is falling due to various diseases. Early identification and detection of potato leaf diseases play a vital role in improving potato quality and quantity. Existing methods are either comp...

Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolated from cattle faeces, beef, and human diarrheic cases in Sebeta, Ethiopia

Escherichia coli O157:H7 is an important zoonotic foodborne pathogen that can be transmitted to humans through multiple routes, including the consumption of contaminated raw or undercooked meat. Infection may result in severe clinical outcomes, including hemorrhagic colitis, hemo...