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2. “I Really Wanted to Further My Education but That Wasn’t Possible”: Out of School Experiences of Youth with Disabilities in Ethiopia, Ghana, and South Africa

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Aldersey, Heather Michelle, primary, Lartey, Joshua, additional, Gabriels, Sumaya, additional, Xu, Xiaolin, additional, Abrahams, Dureyah, additional, Batorowicz, Beata, additional, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, additional, Mamo, Tewodros, additional, Nyoka, Ncikazi, additional, and Lorenzo, Theresa, additional

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2024
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3. Food consumption score and predictors among pregnant women attending antenatal care services in health centers of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Using ordinal logistic regression model.

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Belay, Jerusalem Ketema, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Baffa, Lemlem Daniel, and Mengistu, Berhanu

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*FOOD consumption, *PRENATAL care, *MEDICAL care, *PREGNANT women, *PREGNANCY, *MATERNAL nutrition, *LOGISTIC regression analysis
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Background: Poor maternal nutrition during pregnancy creates a stressful environment that can lead to long-term effects on tissue development. Understanding the food consumption score can be used to prevent problems associated with poor dietary intake of pregnant mothers. In Ethiopia, the food consumption score ranges from 54% to 81.5%, which is far below the World Food Program (WFP) recommendation. Thus, this study aimed to assess food consumption score and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care services in health centers of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: This study has used institution based cross sectional study. Overall, 999 pregnant women were selected for this study. A multistage sampling technique followed by systematic random sampling was used to include pregnant women coming for antenatal care services in the selected health centers of Addis Ababa from June 07 to July 08, 2022. We used interviewer administered questionnaire using the Kobo toolbox. Food consumption score (FCS) was assessed after collecting data on frequency of eight food groups consumed over the previous seven days, which were weighted according to their relative nutritional value. STATA 14 was used to analyse the data. Ordinal logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors of food consumption score. Those variables having p value < 0.25 in the bivariable ordinal logistic regression were considered for the final model. Crude and Adjusted Odds Ratio were used to assess the strength of the association. In the final model, p value < 0.05 at 95% confidence interval was used to declare statistical significance. Result: From the total of 949 pregnant women a little over half (51.20% (95%CI: 48.00%-54.40%) had acceptable food consumption score, while just over two fifth (42.60% (95% CI: 39.40%-45.70%)) and a small proportion (6.2% (95%CI: 4.84%-7.94%)) of the study participants had borderline and poor food consumption score, respectively. No meal skip (AOR = 1.37, 95% CI:1.03–1.81), able to read and write (AOR = 3.99, 95% CI: 1.33–11.96), poorest wealth status (AOR = 0.52, 95% CI: 0.34–0.78), positive attitude towards consumption of a diversified diet (AOR = 1.52,95% CI: 1.17–1.98) were independent predictors of acceptable food consumption score. Conclusion: In this study, considerably low level of acceptable food consumption score among the study participants was observed. Besides, not skipping meal, having better educational status, wealth status and attitude towards consumption of a diversified diet were associated with acceptable food consumption score. Therefore, nutritional education considering important dietary modifications should be intensified targeting vulnerable groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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7. An Evaluation of Community Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Personal Lifestyle Behaviour in Non-Communicable Disease Health Promotion and Their Association with Self-Efficacy and NCD-Risk Perception

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Yenit, Melaku Kindie, primary, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L., additional, Gelaye, Kassahun Alemu, additional, Gezie, Lemma Derseh, additional, Tesema, Getayeneh Antehunegn, additional, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, additional, Azale, Telake, additional, Shitu, Kegnie, additional, and Gyawali, Prajwal, additional

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2023
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11. Poor child complementary Feeding Practices in northwest Ethiopia: Finding from the Baseline Survey of Nutrition Project, 2016

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Abebe, Zegeye, Tariku, Amare, Bikes, Gashaw Andargie, Wassie, Molla Mesele, Gonete, Kedir Abdela, Awoke, Tadesse, Gebeye, Ejigu, Gete, Azeb Atnafu, Yesuf, Melkie Edris, Kebede, Yigzaw, Alemu, Kassahun, Addis, Abebaw, Muhammad, Esmael Ali, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Kasahun belew, Aysheshim, Hunegnaw, Melkamu Tamir, Fentie, Melkitu, Kebede, Adane, and Muchie, Kindie Fentahun

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2019
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18. Factors associated with discontinuation among long-acting reversible contraceptive users: a multisite prospective cohort study in urban public health facilities in Ethiopia

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Mihretie, Getasew Sisay, primary, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, additional, Abebaw, Yeshiwas, additional, Gedefa, Leta, additional, Gure, Tadesse, additional, Alemayehu, Birtukan Asmare, additional, Amenu, Demisew, additional, Tadesse, Daniel, additional, Fanta, Girma Abraham, additional, Abubeker, Ferid Abbas, additional, Yemane, Awol, additional, G/Michael, Amanuel Desta, additional, Teklu, Alula M, additional, Damtew, Mengistu Hailemariam, additional, and Girma, Bisrat, additional

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2022
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19. Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Inclusive Education for Grade 7 - 9 Students with Disabilities in Ethiopia and Ghana: A Qualitative study.

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Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Shitu, Kegnie, Liulseged, Tewodros, Abera, Mikyas, Fentie, Melkitu, Mekonnen, Fikru, Batorowicz, Beata, Xu, Xiaolin, Efedi, Nina Akosua, and Aldersey, Heather M.

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FOCUS groups, SOCIAL support, RESEARCH methodology, MAINSTREAMING in special education, EXPERIENCE, QUALITATIVE research, PHENOMENOLOGY, STUDENTS, RESEARCH funding, STUDENT attitudes, THEMATIC analysis, PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation
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in accessing and participating in general education settings. This study aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators to inclusive education among youth with disabilities in Grades 7-9, in Ethiopia and Ghana. Method: A qualitative descriptive approach was adopted to explore the lived experiences of students with disabilities in Grades 7-9 in Ethiopian and Ghanaian schools. Five focus group discussions were conducted, with an average of six students in each focus group. Thematic analysis was used to explore and analyse study participants' schooling experiences. Results: There are commonalities and differences in the barriers and facilitators to inclusive education among students with disabilities in Ethiopia and Ghana. Participants reported that psychosocial, physical, systemic, and resource-related barriers hinder their access to education and school participation. They also identified facilitators including emotional and material support from various sources, and personal coping strategies and perseverance in overcoming barriers to their schooling. Conclusion: A complex system of structural, institutional, and individual factors affect school enrolment and participation among Grade 7-9 students with disabilities in Ethiopia and Ghana. Concerted and multisectoral inclusive education programming and supports are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2023
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20. Prevalence and determinants of contraceptive utilization among married women at Dabat Health and Demographic Surveillance System site, northwest Ethiopia

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Alemayehu, Geta Asrade, Fekadu, Abel, Yitayal, Mezgebu, Kebede, Yigzaw, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Ayele, Tadesse Awoke, Gizaw, Zemichael, Wubeshet, Mamo, Muchie, Kindie Fentahun, Gelagay, Abebaw Addis, Azmeraw, Temesgen, Birku, Melkamu, Alemu, Kassahun, Tariku, Amare, Derso, Terefe, Tesfahun, Adino, Tebeje, Nigusie Birhan, Tigabu, Zemene, Gebeyehu, Abebaw, Debalkie, Getu, and Biks, Gashaw Andargie

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2018
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26. Additional file 9 of Birthweight data completeness and quality in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Gashaw Andargie Biks, Blencowe, Hannah, Hardy, Victoria Ponce, Bisrat Misganaw Geremew, Angaw, Dessie Abebaw, Alemakef Wagnew, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Tadesse Guadu, Justiniano S.D. Martins, Fisker, Ane Baerent, Md. Ali Imam, Obed Ernest A. Nettey, Kasasa, Simon, Stefano, Lydia Di, Akuze, Joseph, Kwesiga, Doris, and Lawn, Joy E.

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Additional file 9. Ethical approval of local Institutional Review Boards.

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2021
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27. Additional file 1 of Termination of pregnancy data completeness and feasibility in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Yeetey Akpe Kwesi Enuameh, Dzabeng, Francis, Blencowe, Hannah, Thysen, Sanne M., Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Kwaku Poku Asante, Tawiah, Charlotte, Gordeev, Vladimir Sergeevich, Wisdom Adeapena, Kwesiga, Doris, Kasasa, Simon, Zandoh, Charles, Md. Ali Imam, Seeba Amenga-Etego, Newton, Sam K., Owusu-Agyei, Seth, Lawn, Joy E., Waiswa, Peter, and Cresswell, Jenny A.

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Additional file 1: Details of qualitative methods (FGDs), EN-INDEPTH study

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2021
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28. Additional file 5 of Termination of pregnancy data completeness and feasibility in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Yeetey Akpe Kwesi Enuameh, Dzabeng, Francis, Blencowe, Hannah, Thysen, Sanne M., Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Kwaku Poku Asante, Tawiah, Charlotte, Gordeev, Vladimir Sergeevich, Wisdom Adeapena, Kwesiga, Doris, Kasasa, Simon, Zandoh, Charles, Md. Ali Imam, Seeba Amenga-Etego, Newton, Sam K., Owusu-Agyei, Seth, Lawn, Joy E., Waiswa, Peter, and Cresswell, Jenny A.

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Additional file 5: STROBE guidelines checklist.

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2021
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29. Additional file 3 of Termination of pregnancy data completeness and feasibility in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Yeetey Akpe Kwesi Enuameh, Dzabeng, Francis, Blencowe, Hannah, Thysen, Sanne M., Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Kwaku Poku Asante, Tawiah, Charlotte, Gordeev, Vladimir Sergeevich, Wisdom Adeapena, Kwesiga, Doris, Kasasa, Simon, Zandoh, Charles, Md. Ali Imam, Seeba Amenga-Etego, Newton, Sam K., Owusu-Agyei, Seth, Lawn, Joy E., Waiswa, Peter, and Cresswell, Jenny A.

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Additional file 3: TOP ratio per 1000 livebirths over the five years preceding EN-INDEPTH survey from roster TOP questions.

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2021
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30. Additional file 4 of Birthweight data completeness and quality in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Gashaw Andargie Biks, Blencowe, Hannah, Hardy, Victoria Ponce, Bisrat Misganaw Geremew, Angaw, Dessie Abebaw, Alemakef Wagnew, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Tadesse Guadu, Justiniano S.D. Martins, Fisker, Ane Baerent, Md. Ali Imam, Obed Ernest A. Nettey, Kasasa, Simon, Stefano, Lydia Di, Akuze, Joseph, Kwesiga, Doris, and Lawn, Joy E.

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Additional file 4. Calculation of survey weights.

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2021
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31. Additional file 5 of Birthweight data completeness and quality in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Gashaw Andargie Biks, Blencowe, Hannah, Hardy, Victoria Ponce, Bisrat Misganaw Geremew, Angaw, Dessie Abebaw, Alemakef Wagnew, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Tadesse Guadu, Justiniano S.D. Martins, Fisker, Ane Baerent, Md. Ali Imam, Obed Ernest A. Nettey, Kasasa, Simon, Stefano, Lydia Di, Akuze, Joseph, Kwesiga, Doris, and Lawn, Joy E.

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Additional file 5. Details of qualitative methods (FGDs), EN-INDEPTH study.

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2021
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32. Additional file 7 of Birthweight data completeness and quality in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Gashaw Andargie Biks, Blencowe, Hannah, Hardy, Victoria Ponce, Bisrat Misganaw Geremew, Angaw, Dessie Abebaw, Alemakef Wagnew, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Tadesse Guadu, Justiniano S.D. Martins, Fisker, Ane Baerent, Md. Ali Imam, Obed Ernest A. Nettey, Kasasa, Simon, Stefano, Lydia Di, Akuze, Joseph, Kwesiga, Doris, and Lawn, Joy E.

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Additional file 7: Objective 2 - additional results. Additional file 7.1: Characteristics of the live births included in the EN-INDE PTH birthweight analysis for the five sites weighted (n = 14710). Additional file 7.2: Factors associated with women’s report of baby being weighed at birth (n = 14,701). Additional file 7.3: Factors associated with being able to report birthweight for babies weighed at birth (n = 7,888). Additional file 7.4: Factors associated with availability of birthweight from card (n = 14,701). Additional file 7.5: Sensitivity analysis of mean birthweight by card and recall, excluding Matlab site. Additional file 7.6: Comparison of mean birthweight and proportion low birthweight by sex and survival status. Additional file 7.7: Factors associated with having a birthweight heaped on 500 g intervals (n = 7,888).

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2021
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33. Additional file 8 of Termination of pregnancy data completeness and feasibility in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Yeetey Akpe Kwesi Enuameh, Dzabeng, Francis, Blencowe, Hannah, Thysen, Sanne M., Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Kwaku Poku Asante, Tawiah, Charlotte, Gordeev, Vladimir Sergeevich, Wisdom Adeapena, Kwesiga, Doris, Kasasa, Simon, Zandoh, Charles, Md. Ali Imam, Seeba Amenga-Etego, Newton, Sam K., Owusu-Agyei, Seth, Lawn, Joy E., Waiswa, Peter, and Cresswell, Jenny A.

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Additional file 8: Time taken in minutes to complete TOP section by interviewers using paradata.

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2021
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34. Additional file 3 of Birthweight data completeness and quality in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Gashaw Andargie Biks, Blencowe, Hannah, Hardy, Victoria Ponce, Bisrat Misganaw Geremew, Angaw, Dessie Abebaw, Alemakef Wagnew, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Tadesse Guadu, Justiniano S.D. Martins, Fisker, Ane Baerent, Md. Ali Imam, Obed Ernest A. Nettey, Kasasa, Simon, Stefano, Lydia Di, Akuze, Joseph, Kwesiga, Doris, and Lawn, Joy E.

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Additional file 3. STROBE guidelines checklist.

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2021
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35. Additional file 2 of Termination of pregnancy data completeness and feasibility in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Yeetey Akpe Kwesi Enuameh, Dzabeng, Francis, Blencowe, Hannah, Thysen, Sanne M., Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Kwaku Poku Asante, Tawiah, Charlotte, Gordeev, Vladimir Sergeevich, Wisdom Adeapena, Kwesiga, Doris, Kasasa, Simon, Zandoh, Charles, Md. Ali Imam, Seeba Amenga-Etego, Newton, Sam K., Owusu-Agyei, Seth, Lawn, Joy E., Waiswa, Peter, and Cresswell, Jenny A.

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Additional file 2: TOP rates per 1000 women 15–49 years over the five years preceding EN-INDEPTH survey from roster TOP questions.

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2021
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36. Additional file 1 of Birthweight data completeness and quality in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Gashaw Andargie Biks, Blencowe, Hannah, Hardy, Victoria Ponce, Bisrat Misganaw Geremew, Angaw, Dessie Abebaw, Alemakef Wagnew, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Tadesse Guadu, Justiniano S.D. Martins, Fisker, Ane Baerent, Md. Ali Imam, Obed Ernest A. Nettey, Kasasa, Simon, Stefano, Lydia Di, Akuze, Joseph, Kwesiga, Doris, and Lawn, Joy E.

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Additional file 1. Background overview of the five HDSS sites.

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2021
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37. Additional file 9 of Termination of pregnancy data completeness and feasibility in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Yeetey Akpe Kwesi Enuameh, Dzabeng, Francis, Blencowe, Hannah, Thysen, Sanne M., Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Kwaku Poku Asante, Tawiah, Charlotte, Gordeev, Vladimir Sergeevich, Wisdom Adeapena, Kwesiga, Doris, Kasasa, Simon, Zandoh, Charles, Md. Ali Imam, Seeba Amenga-Etego, Newton, Sam K., Owusu-Agyei, Seth, Lawn, Joy E., Waiswa, Peter, and Cresswell, Jenny A.

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Additional file 9: Ethical approval of local Institutional Review Boards.

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2021
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38. Additional file 6 of Termination of pregnancy data completeness and feasibility in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Yeetey Akpe Kwesi Enuameh, Dzabeng, Francis, Blencowe, Hannah, Thysen, Sanne M., Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Kwaku Poku Asante, Tawiah, Charlotte, Gordeev, Vladimir Sergeevich, Wisdom Adeapena, Kwesiga, Doris, Kasasa, Simon, Zandoh, Charles, Md. Ali Imam, Seeba Amenga-Etego, Newton, Sam K., Owusu-Agyei, Seth, Lawn, Joy E., Waiswa, Peter, and Cresswell, Jenny A.

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ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDSOCIETY
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Additional file 6: Table of socio-demographic characteristics of focus group discussion participants.

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2021
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39. Additional file 8 of Birthweight data completeness and quality in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Gashaw Andargie Biks, Blencowe, Hannah, Hardy, Victoria Ponce, Bisrat Misganaw Geremew, Angaw, Dessie Abebaw, Alemakef Wagnew, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Tadesse Guadu, Justiniano S.D. Martins, Fisker, Ane Baerent, Md. Ali Imam, Obed Ernest A. Nettey, Kasasa, Simon, Stefano, Lydia Di, Akuze, Joseph, Kwesiga, Doris, and Lawn, Joy E.

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Additional file 8: Objective 3 - additional results. Additional file 8.1: Overview of perceived barriers and enablers to birthweight measurement in five HDSS (Women only). Additional file 8.2 Overview of perceived barriers and enablers to reporting birthweight in household surveys in five HDSS.

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2021
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40. Additional file 7 of Termination of pregnancy data completeness and feasibility in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Yeetey Akpe Kwesi Enuameh, Dzabeng, Francis, Blencowe, Hannah, Thysen, Sanne M., Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Kwaku Poku Asante, Tawiah, Charlotte, Gordeev, Vladimir Sergeevich, Wisdom Adeapena, Kwesiga, Doris, Kasasa, Simon, Zandoh, Charles, Md. Ali Imam, Seeba Amenga-Etego, Newton, Sam K., Owusu-Agyei, Seth, Lawn, Joy E., Waiswa, Peter, and Cresswell, Jenny A.

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Additional file 7: Percentage of women with lifetime and five-year termination of pregnancies from FPH new questions on TOP (three HDSS sites).

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2021
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41. Additional file 4 of Termination of pregnancy data completeness and feasibility in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Yeetey Akpe Kwesi Enuameh, Dzabeng, Francis, Blencowe, Hannah, Thysen, Sanne M., Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Kwaku Poku Asante, Tawiah, Charlotte, Gordeev, Vladimir Sergeevich, Wisdom Adeapena, Kwesiga, Doris, Kasasa, Simon, Zandoh, Charles, Md. Ali Imam, Seeba Amenga-Etego, Newton, Sam K., Owusu-Agyei, Seth, Lawn, Joy E., Waiswa, Peter, and Cresswell, Jenny A.

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Additional file 4: Table of EN-INDEPTH survey TOP questions.

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2021
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42. Additional file 6 of Birthweight data completeness and quality in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study

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Gashaw Andargie Biks, Blencowe, Hannah, Hardy, Victoria Ponce, Bisrat Misganaw Geremew, Angaw, Dessie Abebaw, Alemakef Wagnew, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Tadesse Guadu, Justiniano S.D. Martins, Fisker, Ane Baerent, Md. Ali Imam, Obed Ernest A. Nettey, Kasasa, Simon, Stefano, Lydia Di, Akuze, Joseph, Kwesiga, Doris, and Lawn, Joy E.

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Additional file 6: Objective 1 - additional results on timing of questions. Additional file 6.1: Time taken to complete birthweight questions. Additional file 6.2: Distribution of time taken to complete perceived birthweight questions for the survey modules. Additional file 6.3: Distribution of time taken to complete actual birthweight questions for the survey modules.

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2021
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43. Birth preparedness and complication readiness practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Northwest Ethiopia: 2018

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Debelie, Tibeb Zena, primary, Abdo, Abdella Amano, additional, Anteneh, Kiber Temesgen, additional, Limenih, Miteku Andualem, additional, Asaye, Mengstu Melkamu, additional, Lake Aynalem, Getie, additional, Ambaw, Worku Mequannt, additional, Kassie, Belayneh Ayanaw, additional, and Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, additional

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2021
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50. Epidemiology of General, Central Obesity and Associated Cardio-Metabolic Risks Among University Employees, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Janakiraman, Balamurugan, Abebe, Solomon Mekonnen, Chala, Mulugeta Bayisa, and Demissie, Solomon Fasika

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hypertension, central obesity, diabetes mellitus, prediabetes, Ethiopia, Targets and Therapy [Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity], Original Research, prehypertension
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Balamurugan Janakiraman,1 Solomon Mekonnen Abebe,2 Mulugeta Bayisa Chala,1,3 Solomon Fasika Demissie1 1Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Gondar University Specialized Comprehensive Hospital, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia; 2Department of Human Nutrition, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia; 3School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, CanadaCorrespondence: Balamurugan JanakiramanDepartment of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Gondar University Specialized Comprehensive Hospital, University of Gondar, Gondar, EthiopiaEmail bala77physio@gmail.comBackground: Evidence suggests that middle and low-income countries such as Ethiopia are facing the growing epidemic of both communicable and non-communicable diseases creating a burden on their economy and healthcare system. The increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases is attributed to sedentarism, lifestyle changes, nutritional transition, and the presence of other cardiometabolic risk factors. Therefore this study was designed to assess the prevalence and association of overweight, obesity, and cardio-metabolic risks and to explore if there was any agreement among the anthropometric measurements among the academic employees of the University of Gondar, Ethiopia.Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted using the WHO stepwise approach and recommendations on 381 academic staff of the university. In addition, physical measurements such as weight, height, waist and hip circumferences, and biochemical measures such as blood pressure and fasting blood glucose level (peripheral blood samples by finger puncture) were measured using standardized tools.Results: The mean age of the participants was 33.5 (95% CI: 32.7, 34.2) years. The prevalence of obesity among the study participants calculated by body mass index, waist circumference (WC), waist-height ratio (WHtR), and waist-hip ratio (WHR) was 13.1%, 33.6%, 51.9%, and 58.5% respectively. The prevalence of diabetes was 4.7% among which 1.3% was not diagnosed prior to this study. About 53 (13.9%) of the study sample were found to be hypertensive (HTN) (6.3% known versus 29 7.6% newly diagnosed). Among the participants, 39.4% and 23.4% were found to be pre-hypertensive and pre-diabetic respectively. WC was significantly associated with hypertension (AOR = 5.14; 2.503, 9.72), pre-DM (AOR = 4.03; 2.974, 5.96), DM (AOR = 3.29; 1.099, 6.01). In addition, WHtR was significantly associated with Pre-HTN (AOR = 2.69; 1.49, 4.58), HTN (AOR = 2.066; 1.008, 6.31), and DM (AOR = 1.855; 0.76, 4.32). On the contrary, both WHR and general obesity measured by BMI were not significantly associated with pre-HTN, HTN, pre-DM and DM groups.Conclusion: This study results revealed the variable prevalence between general obesity and the anthropometric indices (IDF cutoff) defining central obesity; WC, WHtR, and WHR among the participants. The result of this study suggests that the constructs of central obesity, not BMI has to be used to screen risks of cardio-metabolic risks among Ethiopians.Keywords: central obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, prehypertension, prediabetes, Ethiopia

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2020

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