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A thesis paper submitted to the Department of Health Education and Behavioral Science of Jimma University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Public Health in Health Education and Promotion Thesis

Neima Zeynu; Tsion Assefa; Dejene Tilahun (2011-05)

Background:-Recent estimates suggest that more than 500,000 women die annually of pregnancy related complications ninety-nine percent (99%) of those deaths occur in less developed regions particularly Africa and Asia. ...
Foods taboo for pregnant and lactating women and Their adherence in afar region; a qualitative study Thesis

Znabu Hadush; Zewdie Birhanu; Mulugeta Chaka (2016-03)

Introduction: Food taboo is contributing substantial share to malnutrition in pregnant and lactating women by restricting and limiting the frequency and variety of foods most of which are nutritious and easily accessible. ...
Intention to voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT) among health professionals in Jimma zone, Ethiopia: the theory of planned behavior (TPB) perspective Article

Fira Abamecha; Ameyu Godesso; Eshetu Girma (2013-03)

Background: Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing (VCT) forms one of the cornerstones of HIV prevention strategies. It is imperative to understand HIV testing correlates and their theoretical underpinnings in order to promote ...
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 ...
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 ...
Facility based cross-sectional study of self stigma among people with mental illness: towards patient empowerment approach Article

Möller-Leimkühle; Eshetu Girma; Markos Tesfaye (2013)

Background: Self stigma among people with mental illness results from multiple cognitive and environmental factors and processes. It can negatively affect adherence to psychiatric services, self esteem, hope, social integration ...
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, ...
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 ...
Infant And Young Child Complementary Feeding Practices And Associated Factors In Damot Weydie District, Welayta Zone, South Ethiopia Thesis

Bereket Epheson; Zewudie Birhanu; Garumma Tolu (2014-06)

Background: From the age of 6 months, an infant‘s need for energy and nutrients starts to exceed what is provided by breast milk, and complementary feeding becomes necessary to fill the energy and nutrient gap. If ...
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. ...
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 ...
Effect of effluent generated from coffee processing plant on the water bodies and human health in its vicinity Article

Alemayehu Haddis; Rani Devi (2017-07)

The objective of this study was to assess the effect of wastewater produced from coffee processing plant on nearby water bodies and human health. A study was conducted around the coffee processing plant in Zimma zone ...
A research theses submitted to the department of health Education and behavioral sciences, college of public health and Medical sciences, jimma university; in partial fulfillment for the Requirement of masters of public health (mph) in health education And promotion Thesis

Simret Girma; Eshetu Girma; Netsanet Fentahun.et.al (2014-06)

Background: Pregnancy is a very vulnerable time in a woman‘s life which may be understood as a part of a woman's transition to motherhood as ‗being with child‘, a paradox of joy and suffering. Thus, during a period of ...
Domestic violence and its predictors among married women in reproductive age in Fagitalekoma Woreda, Awi zone, Amhara regional state, North Western Ethiopia Article

Agumasie Semahegn; Tefera Belachew; Misra Abdulahi (2013)

Background: Violence against women is one of the most systematic and prevalent human rights abuses in the world. It is a form of discrimination and deeply rooted in power imbalances and structural inequality between women ...
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, ...
Community Perception And Female Adolescents Likelihood On Utilization Of Reproductive Health Services Using The Health Belief Model In Maraka District, Dawuro Zone, Southern Ethiopia Thesis

Teshome Negash; Eshetu Girma; Abebe Mamo et.al (2014-06)

Background: According to the World Health Organization, adolescents were defined as persons between 10 -19 years of age and were characterized by significant physiological, psychological, and social changes; these were put ...
Comparative cross-sectional study of empathy among first year and final year medical students in Jimma University, Ethiopia: Steady state of the heart and opening of the eyes Article

Sandra Dehning; Eshetu Girma; Sarah Gasperi et.al (2012-05)

Abstract Background There is general consent that empathy is crucial for the physician-patient relationship and thus an important issue in medical education. This comparative study was designed to examine the differences ...
Cervical cancer screening practice and associated factors among woman employees in hospitals, wolaita zone snnpr, Ethiopia, 2017 Thesis

Getachew Tesfaye; Abebe Mamo; Shiferaw Asfaw (2017-03)

Background: Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer with about 500,000 new patients diagnosed and over 250,000 deaths among women worldwide annually. Cervical cancer screening programs have reduced the incidence ...
Determinants of and opportunities for continuing education among health care professionals in public health care institutions in Jimma township, Southwest Ethiopia Article

Netsanet Fentahun; Ashagre Molla (2012-09)

Background:An effectively prepared and continually updated workforce of health professionals is essential to maintenance and improvement in patient care. The major goal of continuing education is to improve and promote ...
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 ...

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