Adherence refers to the extent to which a person’s behavior of taking medication and making healthy life style changes corresponds with recommendations from the medical or health care providers’ advice. Poor adherence to ...
“Induction of labor is not risk free, despite its importance for ending risky pregnancy compare to spontaneous onset of labor it has potential harms and it increases the rate of different maternal and neonatal complications.” ...
Common mental disorders represent a psychiatric morbidity with significant prevalence, affecting individual in different age groups, causingsuffering for individuals, families, and communitiesand, influencingthe health ...
“Maternity continuum of care” refers to the continuity of care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and after delivery. Although it is an effective strategy for improving maternal and child health, the coverage of these ...
Infection in healthcare facilities is a major public health problem in most developing countries like Ethiopia. Currently, the overall incidence of health care associated infectionsand the burden of the infections had been ...
Solid waste collection and disposal practices had a serious human health related problem. Community satisfaction on the practice of solid waste collection plays significant role for the success of the collection process. ...
Preterm birth is one of the global health concernsworldwide;about 15 million preterm babies delivered every year. Although the preterm birth rate appears to have increased over time in many developing and developed countries ...
Stroke is the second leading cause of death above the age of 60 years, and the fifth leading cause in people aged 15 to 59 years old as reported by the World Health Organization global burden of diseases. Stroke in the ...
Diarrhea is defined as the passing of three or more loose or watery stools within a day. It's the second leading cause of death among under-five children worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan African countries, including ...
In a society with male dominance over many decisions, understanding women’s decision regarding sexual, reproductive health and rights (SRHR), especially in the rural communities, is important for planning tailored ...
Fear of childbirth is feeling of uncertainty and anxiousness before, during, or after the delivery. Fear of child birth causes prolonged labor and may lead to experiencing more pain during delivery and subsequent postpartum ...
Desire to have more children are a normal phenomenon in many developing countries including Ethiopia .The Human ImmunodeficiencyVirus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome prevalence recently in Harar was highest next to ...
Diabetes mellitus is a complex chronic disease requiring continuous medical care and multifactorial risk reduction strategies beyond glycemic control. Continuous patient self management, education, and support are essential ...
Cured leprosy children and their families have shown a poorer life quality than the general population, with the leprosarium group being worse than the control group. However, there is limited evidence on the health-related ...
Many children living with Human Immuno Virus are surviving into adolescence as a result of increased access to antiretroviral therapy. Regardless of the recommendation made by World Health Organization, disclosure of Human ...
A nursing round is a scheduled patient visit by two or more nurses to assess patients' needs, comfort, and safety in addition to providing routine care. It is one of the approaches to improve the quality of nursing care. ...
Hypertensive crisis is defined as a severe raise in blood pressure with systolic blood pressure (SBP) > 180 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) > 120 mmHg. Since it poses substantial cardiovascular morbidity and ...
In Ethiopia, infection by the new corona virus strain SARS-CoV-2 and its related syndrome COVID-19 has been associated with more than seven thousand deaths. Patients of higher age and with preexisting chronic health ...
Diabetes is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease. Approximately, 40% or more of patients with diabetic mellitus develops diabetic nephropathy, which is the major cause of chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis ...
Evidence based practice is conscientious, clear and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of the individual patient. Study conducted in various countries revealed that nurse‟s knowledge ...