Applied Epidemiology Research Papers/Topics

Molecular epidemiology of Newcastle disease and avian influenza in South Africa

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FREQUENCIES OF ABO AND Rh-D BLOOD GROUPS AMONG STUDENTS OF LEMEN SECONDARY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL, SOUTH-WEST SHAWA, OROMIA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Frequencies of ABO and Rhesus (Rh-D) blood groups phenotypes, alleles, and genotypes vary geographically, ethnically and from one population to another. Some variations may even occur within one ethnic group and within one small country. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the frequencies of ABO and Rh-D Blood Groups phenotypes, alleles and genotypes among students of Lemen Secondary and Preparatory School, South-West Shawa, Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. A total of 384 stud...

PREVALENCE OF TUBERCULOSIS AND ITS ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG PATIENTS VISITING DUKEM HEALTH CENTER, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Tuberculosis is a deadly infectious disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Ethiopia ranks seventh among the twenty two high tuberculosis burden countries. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB), particularly pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and its associated risk factors among patients visiting Dukem Health Center, Oromiya Regional State. A cross-sectional survey on the prevalence of smear positive PTB was done among TB suspected patient...

ISTRIBUTION OF ABO AND RH (D) BLOOD GROUPS AMONG STUDENTS OF SODO OROMO, WALANE AND KISTANE IN HARBU CHULULE PREPARATORY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS AT SADEN SODO DISTRICT, SOUTH WEST SHEWA, OROMIA

Abstract: The ABO and Rh (D) blood groups are the hereditary characters and are useful in population genetic studies, in resolving medico-legal issues and more importantly in compatibility test in blood transfusion practice and they are the most important blood group system in human blood transfusion and forensic investigation. The Aim of the study was to investigate the distribution of ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among students of three ethnic groups in Harbu Chulule Preparatory and Seconda...

PREVALENCE, INTENSITY AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS OF Schistosoma mansoni INFECTION AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN OF ZEGIE PENINSULA, BAHIR DAR CITY ADMINISTRATION, AMHARA REGIONAL STATE, ET

Abstract: S.mansoni infection is one of the major public health problems in many developing countries including Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence, intensity and associated risk factors of S. mansoni infection among primary school children of Zegie Peninsula. A cross-sectional survey was carried out and a total of 403 school children were selected from a total of 1946 students using stratified random sampling technique from three primary schools that are fo...

THE STATUS OF MALARIA PREVALENCE AMONG PATIENTS VISITING MIDAKEGN HEALTH CENTER, WEST SHEWA ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, WESTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Malaria is one of the major public health problems in many tropical and subtropical developing countries including Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to assess the status of malaria prevalence among patients visiting Midakegn Health Center, West Shewa Zone, Oromia Regional State, A cross sectional study was carried out from December 2018-March 2019. Health records of malaria for the last five years (2014 -2018) were obtained from Midakegn Health record Offices. A systematic ...

PREVALENCE AND COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE OF MALARIA IN AFDEM DISTRICT, EASTERN HARARGHE EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Malaria is one of the major public health problems in many tropical developing countries including Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of malaria parasite infection and to assess the people's knowledge and practices about the malaria transmission, prevention and control measures in Afdem District Eastern Hararghe, Eastern Ethiopia. A cross sectional study was carried out from October to December, 2014. Health records of malaria for the last five ye...

PREVALENCE OF TUBERCULOSIS AND CD4+ CELL COUNTS AMONG HIV SERO-POSITIVE INDIVIDUALS IN KOLFE KERANIYO SUB-CITY’S HEALTH CENTERS, ADDIS ABABA.

Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major public health problems in HIV sero-positive individuals in many developing countries including Ethiopia. The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of TB and immunological status among HIV sero-positive individuals at Kolfe Keraniyo Sub-city in Addis Ababa. The design of the study was a cross-sectional survey involving a sample population of 384 HIV sero- positive individuals who were selected from three health centers. Socio-d...

PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATION OF MALARIA AND ANEMIA AMONG PATIENTS VISITING ALABA HEALTH CENTER, ALABA KULITO TOWN, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Malaria is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium. It is ranked as the leading communicable disease in Ethiopia; it accounting to 17% of all outpatient visits in 2011/2012.The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and association of malaria and anemia among patients visiting Alaba Health Center, Alaba Kulito town Southern Ethiopia. The study was a Health Center based cross sectional survey and conducted from November to D...

PREVALENCE OF UROPATHOGENIC BACTRIAL PROFILE, ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERNS OF ISOLATES AND ASSOIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG PATIENTS OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION VISITING HARAMAYA HOSPITAL,

Abstract: Urinary Tract Infections is an infection caused by the presence and growth of pathogen anywhere in the urinary tract including a kidney, ureter, bladder, and urethra. Thus, the present study was aimed at identifying the predominant bacterial species causing Urinary Tract Infection, determining the antibiotic resistance patterns of uropathogenic bacteria isolated from Urinary Tract Infection patients visiting Haramaya hospital and the risk factors associated with Urinary Tract Infec...

FREQUENCIES OF ABO AND RH-D BLOOD GROUP PHENOTYPES, ALLELES AND GENOTYPES AMONG STUDENTS OF ENTICHO SECONDARY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL, CENTRAL TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The ABO and Rh blood groups are the most frequently studied genetic markers in a large group of people. The present study was aimed at providing information on the frequency of ABO and Rh D blood groups phenotypes,alleles and genotypes among students of Enticho Secondaryand Preparatory School. A total of 422 students were selected randomly among the students of Enticho Secondary and Preparatory School. Blood samples were collected by Open Slide Test method from May to June 2018. Th...

ECO-EPIDEMIOLOGY OF EBOLA AND MARBURG VIRUSES UNDER A CHANGING CLIMATE IN WESTERN UGANDA

Abstract: Despite the fact that the Ebola Virus (EBOV) and Marburg Virus diseases (MARV) are well known zoonotic diseases, most of the existing studies focus on secondary infection (humanhuman transmission) and clinical treatment of the viruses often ignoring the primary source of infection. However, improving our understanding upon the interactions that promote contact among host species and identifying risky areas are important in determining EBOV and MARV transmission and subsequent contr...

SERO-PREVALENCE OF HIV INFECTION AMONG TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS VISITING AKAKI TIRUNESH BEIJING HOSPITAL ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Hospital based cross sectional study was carried out from November2018 to June 2019 in Akaki Tirunesh Beijing Hospital, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. The objectives of this study were to determine the sero-prevalence of HIV infection among tuberculosis (TB) patients with special emphasis on pulmonary tuberculosis smear negative (PTB-), pulmonary tuberculosis smear positive (PTB+), and extra pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) infections as well as their association with socio-demographic charac...

Non Adherence To Pmtct Treatment And Loss To Follow Up Of Hiv Positive Mothers And Babies In Mombasa County, Kenya

Kenya has more than 2.5 million people living with HIV and AIDS. Mombasa County had a prevalence rate of 7.8% in the year 2009. Globally 390,000 babies were infected with HIV in the year 2010 through mother to child transmission. In Kenya an estimated 37,000 to 40, 000 infants are infected annually in utero. This could be due to loss to follow up and non-adherence to ARVs and Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) guidelines. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends Opt...

Bioequivalence Of Micronutrient Powders To Conventional Fortification On Zinc Status Of Children Aged 6-36 Months In Thika Informal Settlements, Kenya

ABSTRACT Corn Soy Blend (CSB) is the backbone of supplementation feeding for malnourished children. CSB however, has poor micronutrient bioavailability and may result into poor outcomes during nutrition recovery of the children. Micronutrient powders (MNPs) have a potential to improve micronutrient nutrition. Scientific evidence on the efficacy of MNPs in improving zinc (Zn) status among moderately malnourished children is scarce. This cluster randomized trial was designed to establish the b...


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