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Factors Affecting Risk Behaviors on Road Traffic Accident among Drivers of Mekele Town, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. Thesis

Abrahim Hassen; shetu Girma; Lakew Abebe et.al (201-05)

Background:- Road traffic accident : is collisions between vehicles; between vehicles and pedestrians; between vehicles and animals; or between vehicles and fixed obstacle . Due to its perception as a disease of development, ...
Bibliography on HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia and Ethiopians in Diaspora Article

Paul J Converse; Tadesse Wuhib; Helmut Kloos (2003)

Abstract This is the first bibliography on HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia and Ethiopians in the Diaspora. It covers all aspects of the epidemic and prevention and control efforts as well as patient care and support between 1984 and ...
Lifetime prevalence of substance abuse and mental distress among homicide offenders in Jimma Prison, Ethiopia. Article

Audu Tesfaye; Gurmu Mela; Moses (2008)

The offence of homicide is ubiquitous.However, a diversity of factors precipitating the action may vary from culture to culture. Ethiopia is one of the oldest independent countries in Africa as well as one of the poorest. ...
Laboratory evaluation of traditional insect/mosquito repellent plants against Anopheles arabiensis, the predominant malaria vector in Ethiopia Article

Karunamoorthi Kaliyaperumal; Adane Mulelam; Fentahun Wassie (2008)

Abstract Laboratory study was carried out to evaluate the repellent efficiency of most commonly known four traditional insect/mosquito repellent plants Wogert [vernacular name (local native language, Amharic); Silene ...
Safe delivery service utilization in Metekel Zone, Northwest Ethiopia Article

Gurmesa Tura; Abebe G/Mariam (2008-03)
Predictors of Sexual Value Systems among Jimma University Students, Southwest Ethiopia Article

Fentie Ambaw (2008-11)

BACKGROUND: Many parents lack the necessary knowledge about sexuality, and many others are not at ease to discuss sexuality issues with their children. As a result, schools and television assume ever-more influence ...
Factors Influencing Women's Intention to Limit Child Bearing in Oromia, Ethiopia Article

Yohannes Dibaba (2009)

Backgraound: The desire for large family size is one of the factors influencing fertility in Ethiopia. Thus, understanding factors that influence the fertility intentions of women is important for family planning ...
Response to the health and nutrition needs of people affected by drought emergency in Southeast Ethiopia Article

Amare Deribew; Fessehaye Alemseged (2009-02)

Background: Without well organized preparedness, early warning system and response, the consequence of drought would be catastrophic. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the preparedness and response of ...
The effect of socio-demographic factors and sources of sex information on romantic love levels among Jimma university students Article

Fentie Ambaw (2009-02)

Background: Romantic love levels determine the way individuals select their mate and what they expect from their sexual partners. Objective: To determine the effect of selected sociodemographic characteristics and sources ...
Barriers to effective follow-up treatment for Rheumatic heart disease in jmma, ethiopia: a grounded Theory analysis of the patient experience Article

Kadia Petricca; Yoseph Mamo; Abraham Haileamlak (2009-03)

ACKGROUND: Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease continue to be a major public health concern for many resource-poor countries. Although considered most cost-effective and sustainable for treatment programs to be ...
Support for the Continuation of Female Genital Mutilation among Adolescents in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia Thesis

Abebe G.Mariam; Assefa Hailemariam; Tefera Belachew et.al (2009-07)

BACKGROUND: Female genital mutilation/cutting is a harmful practice which has effect on female’s wellbeing. However, the practice has continued to prevail in many cultures. Research on the social determinants of the ...
Research Effect of training on the use of long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets on the burden of malaria among vulnerable groups, south-west Ethiopia: baseline results of a cluster randomized trial Article

Amare Deribew; Fessehaye Alemseged; Zewdie Birhanu et.al (2010)

ackground: In Ethiopia, the utilization of long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets (LLITN) is hampered by behavioural factors such as low awareness and negative attitude of the community. The aim of this study was ...
The Challenges of Integrated Management of Mekong River Basin in Terms of People’s Livelihood Article

Alebel Abebe; Shah Atiqul; Vuong Quoc (2010-01)

Mekong River Basin is a life for many people in six south East Asian countries. The river basin is very productive and has crucial activities like: fishing, agriculture, hydroelectric power, transportation, biodiversity and ...
Thesis report to be submitted to the department of Health Education and Behavioral Science, college of Public Health and Medical Sciences, Jimma University; in partial fulfillment for the requirements for degree of Masters of Public Health in Health Education and Health Promotion (MPH/HE&HP). Thesis

Bezawit Temesgen; Zewdie Birhanu; Tigist Astale et.al (2010-02)
Predictors of Intended Infant Feeding Options among HIV Positive Pregnant Women at Health Institutions In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Thesis

Bezawit Te’mesgen; Zewdie Birhanu; Tigist Astale et.al (2010-02)

Background: In Sub-Saharan African countries, studies have shown that in the absence of intervention, the rate of mother-to-child transmission is estimated at between 15 and 30% when the infant is not breastfed and can ...
HIV Positive Women’s Intention to have Pregnancy; Using The Theory of Planned Behavior The Case of Assela Referral Hospital, 2010. Thesis

Bereket Tefera; Tsion Assefa; Yitbarek Kidane et.al (2010-05)

ackground: All women have the same rights concerning their reproduction and sexuality, but women living with HIV/AIDS require additional care and counseling during their reproductive life. In sub-Saharan Africa, women ...
Determination of Institutional Delivery Among Mothers Following Antenatal Care at Health Institutions in Gindaberet and Abuna Gindaberet Districts Thesis

Nagasa Dida; Zewudie Birhanu; Sudhakar N. Morankar et.al (2010-05)

Background: Every year some 536 000 women die of complications during pregnancy or childbirth, 99% of them are from developing countries. Though maternal health service utilization is very important, WHO reports the ...
Child Spacing and Fertility Planning Behavior Among Women In Mana District, Jimma Zone, South West Ethiopia Article

Yohannes Dibaba (2010-07)

CKGROUND: Short birth intervals and unintended pregnancies pose serious health risks to mothers and their infants by causing unnecessary high risk of pregnancy related complications and self induced abortions. The objective ...
Knowledge, attitude and practice of emergency Contraceptives among adama university female Students Article

Dejene Tilahun; Tsion Assefa; Tefera Belachew (2010-11)

BACKGROUND: Unwanted pregnancy followed by unsafe abortion is one of the major worldwide health problems, which has many negative consequences on the health and well-being of women. Information about women’s knowledge, ...
Boy/girl friend and virginity values, and stigma Related to condom among jimma university Students Article

Fentie Ambaw; Andualem Mossie; Teshome Gobena (2010-11)

BACKGROUND: Individual factors such as the value given to virginity and boy/ girl friend, and stigma attached to condom can strongly affect success in preventing early sexual initiation and in using condom consistently. ...

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