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Cotton dust exposure and self-reported respiratory symptoms among textile factory workers in Northwest Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study

Sintayehu Daba Wami*, Daniel Haile Chercos, Awrajaw Dessie, Zemichael Gizaw, Atalay Getachew, Tesfaye Hambisa, Tadese Guadu, Dawit Getachew and Bikes Destaw (2018-05-30)

Background: Cotton dust induced respiratory disorders are dramatically increased over the globe, especially the problem is serious in developing countries. Respiratory symptoms, such as cough, phlegm, wheezing, shortness ...
Climate Change Perception and Adaptation Practices of Gondar City Administration Office Workers, Ethiopia

Haimanot Geberehiwot Moges; Daniel Haile Chercos (2014-11-13)

Purpose- Cities and their residents are affected by climate change, the poor are more vulnerable to consequences of climate extremes and variability increases. Climate change mitigation and adaptation are challenges that ...
Correlates of early neonatal feeding practice in Dabat HDSS site, northwest Ethiopia

Terefe Derso, Gashaw Andargie Biks, Amare Tariku, Nigusie Birhan Tebeje, Zemichael Gizaw, Kindie Fentahun Muchie, Alemayehu Shimeka, Yigzaw Kebede, Solomon Mekonnen Abebe,Mezgebu Yitayal, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Mamo Wubeshet, Temesgen Azmeraw, Melkamu Birku, Abel Fekadu, Geta Asrade, Abebaw Gebeyehu, Adino Tesfahun, Kassahun Alemu, (2017-02-03)

Background: Delaying the start of breastfeeding and giving prelacteal feeding leads to a significant increase in neonatal and infant deaths, particularly in a resource limited countries, like Ethiopia. Therefore, this ...
Childhood diarrheal morbidity and sanitation predictors in a nomadic community

Bikes Destaw Bitew, Wondwoson Woldu, Zemichael Gizaw (2017-02-03)

Background: Diarrhea remains a leading killer of young children on the globe despite the availability of simple and effective solutions to prevent and control it. The disease is more prevalent among under – five children ...
Bacteriological Quality Assessment of Selected Street Foods and Their Public Health Importance in Gondar Town, North West Ethiopia

Asefa Adimasu, Bimerew Mekonnen, Tadesse Guadu, Zemichael Gizaw and Tsegaye Adane (2016-06-30)

Abstract: Safety of food is a basic requirement of food quality. The street food industry has an important role in the cities and towns of many developing countries in meeting the food demands of the urban dwellers. ...
Child feeding practices and diarrheal disease among children less than two years of age of the nomadic people in Hadaleala District, Afar Region, Northeast Ethiopia

Zemichael Gizaw, Wondwoson Woldu, Bikes Destaw Bitew (2017-02-03)

Background: Diarrhea is a serious public health problem in Ethiopia. It is responsible for 24–30% of all infant deaths and there is a lack of evidence on the health burdens among the nomadic people. This study was ...
Chronic respiratory symptoms and associated factors among cement factory workers in Dejen town, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia, 2015

Zemichael Gizaw, Bamlaku Yifred, Takele Tadesse (2016-09-30)

Background: Chronic respiratory diseases represent a public health challenge in both industrialized and developing countries. Chronic respiratory symptoms are more prevalent in cement factories of developing countries, ...
Analysis of risk factors for mortality of in-hospital pneumonia patients in Bushulo Major Health Center, Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia

Zinabu Teka, Ayele Taye, Zemichael Gizaw (2014-07-30)

Background: Pneumonia remains a significant health problem in the world with significant morbidity and mortality. More than 1.16 million child pneumonia deaths occurred in just 15 countries (including Ethiopia, India at ...
Higher Blood Lead Levels among Childbearing Women in Nearby Addis Ababa-Adama Highway, Ethiopia

Daniel Haile Chercos, Haimanot GebrehiwotMoges (2016-03-03)
AN ASSESSMENT OF DECENTRALIZED PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY: THE CASE OF AFAR NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE

Thomas Haile, Dejen Abera,Yayeh Andualem (2017-06-23)
Prevalence of disability and associated factors in Dabat Health and Demographic Surveillance System site, northwest Ethiopia

Mulugeta Bayisa Chala, Solomon Mekonnen, Gashaw Andargie, Yigzaw Kebede, Mezgebu Yitayal, Kassahun Alemu, Tadesse Awoke, Mamo Wubeshet, Temesgen Azmeraw, Melkamu Birku, Amare Tariku, Abebaw Gebeyehu, Alemayehu Shimeka, Zemichael Gizaw (2017-06-30)

Background: Despite the high burden of disability in Ethiopia, little is known about it, particularly in the study area. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with disability at Dabat ...
Cotton dust exposure and self-reported respiratory symptoms among textile factory workers in Northwest Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study

Sintayehu Daba Wami*, Daniel Haile Chercos, Awrajaw Dessie, Zemichael Gizaw, Atalay Getachew, Tesfaye Hambisa, Tadese Guadu, Dawit Getachew and Bikes Destaw (2018-06-30)

Background: Cotton dust induced respiratory disorders are dramatically increased over the globe, especially the problem is serious in developing countries. Respiratory symptoms, such as cough, phlegm, wheezing, shortness ...
High bacterial load of indoor air in hospital wards: the case of University of Gondar teaching hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Zemichael Gizaw, Mulat Gebrehiwot and Chalachew Yenew (2016-01-23)

Background: The air inhaled by people is abundantly populated with microorganisms which also are called bioaerosols. Bioaerosols is a colloidal suspension, formed by liquid droplets and particles of solid matter in the ...
Mothers' education and ANC visit improved exclusive breastfeeding in Dabat Health and Demographic Surveillance System Site, northwest Ethiopia

Amare Tariku, Kassahun Alemu, Zemichael Gizaw, Kindie Fentahun Muchie, Terefe Derso, Solomon Mekonnen Abebe, Mezgebu Yitayal,Abel Fekadu, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Geta Asrade Alemayehu, Adino Tesfahun Tsegaye, Alemayehu Shimeka, Gashaw Andargie Biks (2016-10-31)

Introduction Despite its proven benefit in reducing child mortality and morbidity, the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) remains sub-optimal. In Ethiopia, about 52% of infants under six months of age were ...
Factors affecting utilization of Insecticide treated nets among people living with HIV/AIDs in Bahir Dar city, northwest Ethiopia

Yibeltal Berie, Kasahun Alemu, Alemayehu Belay, Zemichale Gizaw (2013-11-03)

Introduction: Malaria and HIV are among the two most important global health problems of this time. All HIV-positive persons (PLHAs) in the household were encouraged to sleep under insecticide treated nets (ITNs) at all ...
Food Safety Practice and Associated Factors of Food Handlers Working in Substandard Food Establishments in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2013/14

Gizaw Z, Gebrehiwot M1 , Teka Z (2014-07-11)

Introduction: Food borne illnesses comprise a broad spectrum of diseases and are responsible for substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. The global incidence of food borne disease is difficult to estimate, but it ...
FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS OF FOOD HANDLERS WORKING IN SUBSTANDARD FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS IN GONDAR TOWN, NORTHWEST ETHIOPIA, 2013/14

Zemichael Gizaw; Mulat Gebrehiwot; Zinabu Teka (2014-01-23)

Introduction: Food safety is an increasingly important public health issue to prevent food borne illnesses. The global incidence of food borne disease is difficult to estimate, but it has been reported that 2.1 million ...
Assessment of occupational injury and associated factors among municipal solid waste management workers in Gondar town and Bahir Dar City, northwest Ethiopia, 2012

Zemichael Gizaw, Mulat Gebrehiwot, Zinabu Teka, Mesafint Molla (2014-09-30)

This cross sectional study design was conducted to assess occupational injury and associated factors among municipal solid waste management workers in Gondar town and Bahir Dar city, Northwest Ethiopia, 2012. Four hundred, ...
Assessment of Health Care Waste Segregation Practice and Associated Factors of Health Care Workers in Gondar University Hospital, North West Ethiopia, 2013

Avier Mesfin, Walelegn Worku, Zemichael Gizaw (2014-07-30)

Introduction: Health care wastes are of great importance due to its potential environmental hazards and public health risks. The ineffective handling and segregation of healthcare waste can result additional costs related ...
Cotton dust exposure and self-reported respiratory symptoms among textile factory workers in Northwest Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study

Sintayehu Daba Wami*, Daniel Haile Chercos, Awrajaw Dessie, Zemichael Gizaw, Atalay Getachew, Tesfaye Hambisa, Tadese Guadu, Dawit Getachew and Bikes Destaw (2018-06-02)

Background: Cotton dust induced respiratory disorders are dramatically increased over the globe, especially the problem is serious in developing countries. Respiratory symptoms, such as cough, phlegm, wheezing, shortness ...

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