Wollo University

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: a spatial and multilevel analysis

Abstract Background Although vaccines are becoming increasingly accessible, hesitancy is still a public health concern, particularly in reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. However, evidence regarding geographic distribution and determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy remains l...

Emerging non-invasive tools for hair follicle assessment: a narrative review on hyperspectral and terahertz imaging

Hair loss, though often dismissed as cosmetic, reflects complex vascular, metabolic, structural, and inflammatory changes within the scalp microenvironment. Conventional diagnostic tools such as visual inspection, dermoscopy, trichoscopy, and biopsy remain limited in their abilit...

Predicting Risky Behavior Among Pregnant Women in Eastern African countries using Pooled Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) Data: An Explainable Machine Learning Approach

Abstract Introduction Consumption of unhealthy substances such as tobacco use, and engagement in unsafe sexual activity are the major contributors to morbidity and mortality for pregnant women and the fetus. Although, risky behavior among pregnant women was complex and multifacto...

Comparative Study of Virgin Polyester and Recycled Polyester Fiber Properties for a Feasible Alternative in Textile Applications

Use of recycled product is important as it conserves natural resources and energy, reduces waste and pollution, and helps combat climate change. Now, the textile industry is seeking for sustainable alternatives to virgin polyester, understanding the quality and limitations of rec...

Utilization of WHO-recommended eight antenatal care contacts and associated factors among postnatal women in Gurage zone, centeral Ethiopia, a facility based cross-sectional study, 2024

Antenatal care is the service provided by healthcare professionals to a woman from the start of her pregnancy through labor. In Ethiopia, the utilization of the World Health Organization’s recommended eight antenatal care contacts is suboptimal, primarily due to barriers such as...

Incidental finding of an ectopic retrosternal parathyroid adenoma in a patient operated on for controlled toxic multinodular goiter: a rare case report

Background: Ectopic parathyroid adenomas are extremely rare in clinical practice and, therefore, represent a diagnostic challenge. Incidentally detected retrosternal adenomas are even rarer. Case presentation: We present the case of a 51-year-old female patient who presented with...

Impact of climate-smart agriculture adoption on household food consumption expenditure in Ethiopia

Climate change poses significant challenges to the agricultural production system and food security. In response, the adoption of climate‑smart agriculture is imperative for strengthening climate resilience while improving farm productivity and food security. This study aimed to...

Prevalence of hypocalcemia in neonates receiving phototherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Although phototherapy is the standard treatment for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, its adverse effects cause electrolyte disturbances. Aggregated evidence regarding the prevalence of phototherapy-induced hypocalcemia remains inconsistent across studies. Therefore, this systematic r...