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Delay in initiating tuberculosis treatment and factors associated among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in East Wollega, Western Ethiopia Article

Tatek Wondimu; Kifle W/Michael; Wondwossen Kassahun et.al (2007-06)

Background: Delay in treatment is also likely to be associated with a greater number of secondary cases per index case. Objective: to assess the length of patient and health system delays; and identify factors influencing ...
Factors affecting antenatal care utilization in Yem special Woreda, southwestern Ethiopia Article

Bahilu Tewodros; Abebe G/Mariam; Yohannes Dibaba (2009-03)

BACKGROUND: worldwide, about half a million women die every year in connection with pregnancy and childbirth, 99% of which occurs in low and middle income countries. Antenatal care provides an opportunity to deliver ...
The pattern of Cardiac Diseases at the Cardiac Diseases at the Cardiac Clinic of Jimma University Specialised Hospital, South West Ethiopia Article

Belete Habte; Fessahaye Alemseged; Dawit Tesfaye (2010-07)

BACKGROUND: Rheumatic heart disease is the commonest cardiac disease in most sub-Saharan African countries, followed by hypertensive heart disease which is rising along with the other noncommunicable diseases. However the ...
Assessment of quality of care given to diabetic patients at Jimma University Specialized Hospital diabetes follow-up clinic, Jimma, Ethiopia Article

Esayas K Gudina; Solomon T Amade; Fessahaye A Tesfamichael et.al (2011)

ackground: Sub-Saharan Africa is currently enduring the heaviest global burden of diabetes and diabetes care in such resource poor countries is far below standards. This study aims to describe the gaps in the care of ...
Prevalence and predictors of serodiscordance Among couples in jimma university specialized Hospital vct center, south west ethiopia Article

Ermias habte; Alemeshet yami; Fissahye alemseged et.al (2011-01)

Background Human immune virus and acquired immune deficiency disease (HIV/AIDS) is the worst global pandemic that a human being ever faced. Prevention is a main strategy for tackling the global burden that HIV/AIDS ...
Tuberculosis lymphadenitis in Southwest Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study Article

Gemeda Abebe; Amare Deribew; Ludwig Apers (2012-06)

Background: In Ethiopia where there is no strong surveillance system and diagnostic facilities are limited, the real burden of tuberculosis (TB) lymphadenitis is not well known. Therefore, we conducted a study to estimate ...
Hematologic abormalities among adult human immunodeficency virus-infected patients in jimma university specialized hospital at anti retroviral theraphy follow up clinic , Jimma, south west Ethiopia Thesis

Tamirat edie; Leja Hamza; Chernet Hailu (2012-09)

Background: In individuals infected with HIV, hematological abnormalities are common and are associated with increased risk of disease progression and death. However, the profile of hematological abnormalities ...
Determinants of glycemic control among insulin treated diabetic patients in Southwest Ethiopia: Hospital based cross sectional study Article

Mulugeta Tarekegn; Belete Habte; Wubeante Yenet (2013-04)

Background: Good glycemic control reduces the risk of diabetic complications. Despite this, achieving good glycemic control remains a challenge in diabetic patients. The objective of this study is to identify determinants ...
Prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors in southwest ethiopia: a hospital-based cross-sectional survey Article

esayas Kebede; Yadani Michael; sahilu assegid (2013-07)

Background: Hypertension is a common medical condition worldwide. It is an important public health challenge because of the associated morbidity, mortality, and the cost to the society. The objective of this study was ...
Prevalence and patterns of cardiac disorders among adults attending antiretroviral follow up clinic at Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia Thesis

Elsa Tegene; Sintayehu Fekadu; Tefera Belachew (2013-08)

Background: Cardiac diseases are among common complications of HIV infection. The commonly encountered forms of heart diseases among HIV-infected individuals include dilated cardiomyopathy(DCM), coronary artery diseases(CAD), ...
Awareness on symptoms, complications and cares to be taken about diabetes mellitus in diabetic patients in jimma university diabetic clinic, jimma town, oromia regional state, south west Ethiopia. Thesis

Betelihem Mekasha; Dagmawi Tewolde; Mohamed Taha (2014)

Background: As there is no cure for diabetes, the overall goal is regulation of their disease rather than cure and the management of diabetes mellitus largely depends on patients’ ability to self-care in their daily ...
Left ventricular hypertrophy among black hypertensive patients: focusing on the efficacy of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors Article

Gari Negere; Esayas Kebede; Wondim Getinet (2014-02)

Background: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is an independent cardiovascular risk factor in patients with essential hypertension. The main objective of this study was to assess the echocardiographic prevalence of left ...
Sero-conversion rate and its predictors among HIV discordant couples at Jimma University Specialized Hospital Thesis

Elias Gullm; Ermias Habte; Daniel Yilma et.al (2014-04)

Background: All HIV-1 transmissions occur from an infected to an uninfected partner, but subSaharan Africa is unique in that a high proportion of HIV-1 transmissions may occur in stable, long-term partnerships, in which ...
Prevalence Of Stress Hyperglycemia And Prognosis In Adult Patients Admitted With Acute Stroke (Ischemic & Hemorrhagic) In Medical Wards Of Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia. Thesis

Teklay Fisseha; Mohammed Mecha; Lemessa Dube (2014-08)

Background: Stroke is the second most common cause of disability and death worldwide in adults. The incidence of stroke increases with age, and the number of strokes is projected to increase. The exact burden of stroke ...
Distribution And Associated Risk Factors Of Dyslipidemia Among Hypertensive Patients In Jimma University Specialized Hospita Thesis

Hussen Ahmed; Tadesse Dhukessa; Desta Hiko (2014-09)

Background: Dyslipidemia and hypertension are established risk factors of prime importance in Cardio Vascular Disease. Both hypertension and dyslipidemia are the most important modifiable risk factor for coronary heart ...
Determinants of malnutrition among heart failure patients on follow up at Jimma University Specialized Hospital Article

Hiwot Amar; Leja Hamza; Henok Asefa (2014-09)

Background: Malnutrition and cachexia are serious consequences of numerous chronic diseases. Severe heart failure patients could have marked weight loss. Malnutrition in heart failure is independently associated with ...
Factors related to poor tuberculosis treatment outcome in Jimma university specialized hospital: A prospective cohort study Thesis

BerhanuWorku; Leja Hamza; Tariku Dejene (2014-09)

Background - Tuberculosis has been one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in Ethiopia for long. Treatment outcome of tuberculosis is sub optimal nationally. An understanding of the factors predisposing to ...
Intestinal Parasitosis among HIV Sero Positive in Jimma, Ethiopia Article

Gemechu Tadesse; Ahmed Zeynudin; Zeleke Mekonnen et.al (2014-11)

Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are among the most common infections in the world, and are especially responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality in Human Immunodeficiency Virus infected patients. In ...
Length of stay of psychiatric admissions in a general hospital in Ethiopia: a retrospective study Article

Fikir Addisu; Mekitie Wondafrash; Zeina Chemali et.al (2015-02)

Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, the number of psychiatric beds per population is disproportionately low. Moreover, there is a lack of data regarding the patterns of psychiatric admissions and the factors leading to ...
H. Pylori Prevalence and Its Effect on CD4+ Lymphocyte Count in Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients at Hospitals in Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia Article

Wakjira Kebede; Biniam Mathewos; Gemeda Abebe (2015-03)

Background: Helicobacter pylori, a lifelong and typically asymptomatic infection of the stomach, strongly alter gastric immune responses. The present study aimed to survey the prevalence and related risks of H. pylori ...

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