Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Research Articles

Burden of chemical poisoning and contributing factors in the case of the Amhara Region, Ethiopia

BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the burden of chemical poisoning and its associated factors at the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) pilot surveillance sites in the Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia. The analysis of burdens and contributing factors is intended to inform targeted interventions and enhance public health strategies.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at TibebeGhionComprehensive Specialized Hospital(TGCSH) and FelegeHiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital(FHCSH) in the Amhara region of Ethiopia from June to November 2021. Data were collected using structured tools and analyzed with SPSS version 26. Descriptive statistics assessed the burden of chemical poisoning, while Chi-square analysis identified significant factors associated with the burden of chemical poisoning.ResultsThe study reported a total of 184 chemical poisoning cases at TGCSH and FHCSH in the Amhara region, with a case fatality rate of 17%. The most affected age group was 16 to 25 years, and females accounted for 60% of the cases. Geographic distribution showed that Bahir Dar had the highest incidence, contributing to 64.7% of the cases, while the South Gondar zone, particularly the Fogera district, accounted for 30.88%. Organophosphates emerged as the most prevalent toxic agents, responsible for 53% of the cases. Chi-square analysis highlighted several significant associations with a higher burden of chemical poisoning, including being female (X² = 4.463, p = 0.035), being 35 years or younger (X² = 4.629, p = 0.031), ingestion of rodent poison (X² = 4.154, p = 0.042), intentional poisoning (X² = 7.488, p = 0.006), and inhalation exposure (X² = 4.154, p = 0.042) and educational level (X² = 5.764, p = 0.016).Conclusions and recommendationsThe study reveals a significant burden of chemical poisoning in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia, with a 17% fatality rate, predominantly impacting young adults and females, particularly in areas with high pesticide use, such as Bahir Dar and South Gondar. Key issues include cases with no antidotes, inhalation exposure, and intentional poisoning. Recommendations: Implement stricter chemical regulations, limit pesticide sales, enhance community education on safe handling, and improve mental health support for high-risk groups. Develop sustained CBRN surveillance systems and conduct further research on regional disparities and chemical agent assessments.

Patterns of glycaemic control and associated factors among adult patients with diabetes attending medical referral clinics in two public hospitals in North-West Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundPoor glycaemic control is the most challenging issue in diabetes care globally. The glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) value is the most standard monitoring parameter for appropriate glycaemic control status.ObjectiveTo assess the...

Incidence and development of validated mortality prediction model among asphyxiated neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021: retrospective follow-up study

IntroductionPerinatal asphyxia is failure to maintain normal breathing at birth. World Health Organization indicates that perinatal asphyxia is the third major cause of neonatal mortality in developing countries accounting for 23% of neonatal deaths every year. At global and national level efforts have done to reduce neonatal mortality, however fatalities from asphyxia remains high in Ethiopia (24%). And there are no sufficient studies to show incidence and prediction of mortality among asphyxiated neonates. Developing validated risk prediction model is one of the crucial strategies to improve neonatal outcomes with asphyxia. Therefore, this study will help to screen asphyxiated neonate at high-risk for mortality during admission by easily accessible predictors. This study aimed to determine the incidence and develop validated Mortality Prediction model among asphyxiated neonates admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Felege-Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.MethodRetrospective follow-up study was conducted at Felege-Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from September 1, 2017, to March 31, 2021. Simple random sampling was used to select 774 neonates, and 738 were reviewed. Since was data Secondary, it was collected by checklist. After the description of the data by table and graph, Univariable with p-value < 0.25, and stepwise multivariable analysis with p-value < 0.05 were done to develop final reduced prediction model by likelihood ratio test. To improve clinical utility, we developed a simplified risk score to classify asphyxiated neonates at high or low-risk of mortality. The accuracy of the model was evaluated using area under curve, and calibration plot. To measures all accuracy internal validation using bootstrapping technique were assessed. We evaluated the clinical impact of the model using a decision curve analysis across various threshold probabilities.ResultIncidence of neonatal mortality with asphyxia was 27.2% (95% CI: 24.1, 30.6). Rural residence, bad obstetric history, amniotic fluid status, multiple pregnancy, birth weight (< 2500 g), hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (stage II and III), and failure to suck were identified in the final risk prediction score. The area under the curve for mortality using 7 predictors was 0.78 (95% CI 0.74 to 0.82). With ≥ 7 cutoffs the sensitivity and specificity of risk prediction score were 0.64 and 0.82 respectively.Conclusion and recommendationIncidence of neonatal mortality with asphyxia was high. The risk prediction score had good discrimination power built by rural residence, bad obstetric history, stained amniotic fluid, multiple pregnancy, birth weight (< 2500 g), hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (stage II and III), and failure to suck. Thus, using this score chart and improve neonatal and maternal service reduce mortality among asphyxiated neonates.

Barriers and facilitators of severe acute malnutrition management at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia, descriptive phenomenological study.

Malnutrition is a clinical condition that affects all age groups, and it remains a major public health threat in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a result, this research aimed to investigate the barriers and facilitators of treating severe acute malnutrition at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Bahir Dar City, North West Ethiopia. A descriptive phenomenological study was conducted from February to April 2021. The final sample size taken was fifteen based on data saturation. In-depth and key informant interviews were conducted with nine caregivers, three healthcare workers, and three healthcare managers supported by observation. A criterion-based, heterogeneous purposive sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Each interview was audio-taped to ensure data quality. Thematic analysis was done to analyze the data using Atlas. ti version 7 software. Two major themes and six sub-themes emerged. Barriers related to severe acute malnutrition management include subthemes on socio-economic and socio-cultural conditions, perceived causes of severe acute malnutrition and its management, and the healthcare context. Facilitators of severe acute malnutrition management include severe acute malnutrition identification, service delivery, and being a member of community-based health insurance. Effective management of severe acute malnutrition was affected by a multiplicity of factors. The results reaffirm how socioeconomic and sociocultural conditions, perceived causes of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and its management and the health care context were the major barriers, while able to identifying severe acute malnutrition, service delivery, and is a member of community-based health insurance were the major facilitators for SAM management. Therefore, special attention shall be given to SAM management.

Trends of Body Mass Index changes among adults on antiretroviral therapy in Northwest Ethiopia: a longitudinal data analysis

Nutritional status is considered a major diagnostic and prognostic indicator of HIV/AIDS in adults. In this aspect, current HIV-treatment guidelines, particularly in low-income countries, recommend the regular monitoring of body mass index (BMI) to determine patients' clinical response to antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, data regarding the change in BMI status of HIV-positive adults on ART following the implementation of the test and treat strategy were limited in Ethiopia. Hence, this study is aimed at investigating the trends of BMI change over time and its associated factors among HIV-positive adults in Northwest Ethiopia. A retrospective longitudinal study was conducted among 404 randomly selected HIV-positive adults receiving ART in Felegehiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (FHCSH), Northern Ethiopia. Data were extracted from the medical record charts of study participants, entered into Epi-data 4.6 software, and exported to Stata 14.2 software for analysis. A generalized estimating equation (GEE) model was fitted to determine the change in BMI status over time and its predictors in HIV-positive adults. The level of significance was declared at a p-value of < 0.05. More than half (201, or 51.73%) of the total 404 participants were female. In the cohort, both the baseline and follow-up mean body mass index levels of the participants fell in the normal range and increased from 20.34 (standard deviation/SD ± 2.8) to 21.41 (SD ± 3.13). The individual profile plots of 50 participants indicated that there is considerable variability in weight change across individuals. Duration of ART follow-up (β = 0.203, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.16 to 0.24), unemployment (β = − 0.96, 95% CI 1.67 to − 0.25), WHO stage III/IV HIV disease (β = − 0.92, 95% CI − 1.57 to − 0.35),and Tenofovir/Lamivudine/Dolutegravir (TDF/3TC/DTG)ART regimen (β = 0.95, 95% CI 0.32 to 1.57) were identified as significant predictors of change in the BMI status of participants. Likewise, the interaction of TDF/3TC/DTG ART regimen * follow-up duration (β = 2.16, 95% CI 1.84 to 2.84), WHO stage III/IV clinical disease * follow-up duration (β = − 1.43, 95% CI − 1.71 to − 1.15) and TB/HIV co-infection * follow-up duration (β = 1.89, 95% CI 1.57 to 2.87) significantly affects the trend in BMI change status of HIV-positive adults. In this study, the BMI status of HIV-positive adults receiving ART increased with a linear trend. Unemployment, stage III/IV HIV diseases, and Tenofovir/Lamivudine/Efavirenz (TDF/3TC/EFV) ART-drug regimen decreases the mean BMI status of HIV-positive adults. Special consideration and strict follow-up need to be given to those individuals with advanced HIV/AIDS diseases and other identified risk group.

Clients' knowledge and satisfaction with outpatient pharmacy services and associated factors at Felege Hiwot comprehensive specialized hospital, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

This study aimed to assess patient knowledge and satisfaction and associated factors with outpatient pharmacy service at Felege Hiwot comprehensive specialized hospital. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Felege Hiwot comprehensive specialized hospital on patients getting outpatient Pharmacy service from 01 March 2022 to 30 May 2022. The study participants were selected by simple random sampling method. Patients' knowledge and satisfaction with pharmacy service was measured by a structured questionnaire and Data were collected, cleared, and coded, then entered into EPI Info (Epidemiological information. version 7.1.5.2) and analyzed using SPSS (version 25). The overall knowledge result of the respondents showed that only 13.3% of individuals have good drug knowledge and 72.01% of respondents were satisfied with the outpatient pharmacy service. Following up on the multivariate analysis of service modality patients by credit (AOR: 5.50 (1.71-17.74), who are with the occupation of merchants (AOR: 0.09 (0.01-0.83)) and labeling (AOR: 3.13 (1.58-6.20) had an association with drug knowledge. Multivariate analysis showed that waiting time, dispensing time and privacy had an association with satisfaction. When we consider waiting time; respondents with 3-6 min, 6.1-9 min and >9 min waiting times are 0.06 times, 0.02 times, and 0.01 less likely satisfied compared with respondents having waiting time <3 min. It shows that as the patient stays without getting serviced for a long time, satisfaction decreases. Overall, around three-fourths of the respondents were satisfied with the outpatient pharmacy services which is approaching the national satisfaction assessment result. Respondents were strongly satisfied with Dose, route, frequency, and duration. However, they were strongly dissatisfied with the name of the drug. After the multivariate analysis privacy, waiting time, and dispensing time had an association with patient satisfaction.

Time to Reach Full Enteral Feeding and Its Predictors among Very Low Birth Weight Neonates Admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Follow-Up Cohort Study.

Feeding is crucial for very low birth weight neonates to grow and develop properly. This study aims to determine the time to achieve full enteral feeding and predictors among neonates admitted at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. An institutional retrospective follow-up study design was conducted among 332 very low birth weight neonates from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2021. Samples were selected through a computer-generated simple random sampling method, and the data were entered into Epi data version 4.6 and then exported to STATA version 16 for analysis. Kaplan-Meier with the log-rank test was used to test for the presence of difference in survival among predictor variables. Model goodness of fit and assumptions were checked by the Cox-Snell residual and the global test, respectively. Variables with p value <0.25 in the bi-variable analysis were fitted to the multivariable Cox-proportional hazard model. Finally, the adjusted hazard ratio (AHR) with 95% CI was computed, and variables with a p value less than 0.05 in the multivariable Cox regression analysis were considered significant predictors of time to reach full enteral feeding. A total of 332 neonates were followed for 2,132 person days of risk time and 167 (50.3%) of very low birth weight neonates started full enteral feeding. The overall incidence rate of full enteral feeding was 7.8 per 100 person day observations. The median survival time was 7 days. Very low birth weight neonates delivered from pregnancy-induced hypertension-free mothers (AHR: 2.1; 95% CI: 1.12, 3.94), gestational age of ≥33 weeks (AHR: 5,; 95% CI: 2.29, 11.13), kangaroo mother care initiated (AHR: 1.4; 95% CI: 1.01, 2.00), avoiding prefeed residual aspiration (AHR: 1.42; 95% CI: 1.002-2.03), and early enteral feeding (AHR: 1.5; 95% CI: 1.03, 2.35) were significant predictors of full enteral feeding. According to this study, the time to achieve full enteral feeding was relatively short. Therefore, healthcare professionals should emphasize achieving full enteral feeding and address hindering factors to save the lives of VLBW neonates.

Determinants t of patient satisfaction with pharmacy services at Felege Hiwot comprehensive specialized hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Background: Patients have explicit desire for quality services when they visit health institutions. Patient satisfaction is a primary means of measuring the effectiveness of healthcare delivery. However, inadequate discovery of their needs may result in patient dissatisfaction. Patients who are satisfied with pharmaceutical care are likely to adherence, seeking for medical attentions and take medications properly. Providing better access to quality pharmacies is a way to improve patient satisfaction with healthcare services. Study objective: The study was aimed to assess patient satisfaction with pharmacy services at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (FHCSH). Methods and materials: An institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted at FHCSH from 1 May 2021 to 30 October 2021. Data were collected by interview with structured questionnaires. Then the data were coded, entered, and then analyzed by SPSS version 23. The association between predictors and outcome was measured using bivariate logistic regression. Result: In this study, 384 study participants were included. Majority of the participants were males (55.37%, N=227). The overall satisfaction score of the participants of this study was 65.37%. In our study, clients showed greater satisfaction towards pharmacists’ commitment to correct myths (92%), pharmacist availability (88.78), and cleanliness (87.8%). Multivariate analysis indicated physical restriction [adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=6:95%; 95% CI (2.98, 25.9)] and rural residence [AOR=2.43; 95% CI (1.71, 9.6)] had significant association with pharmacy service dissatisfaction. Among the quality pharmacy service indicators, counselling on how medications work [AOR=9; 95% CI (1.48, 8.85)], keeping to dosage regimen [AOR=7.3; 95% CI (5.49, 11.06)], and advice on the current medical condition had greater odds of client dissatisfaction. Conclusion: The findings of the current study showed that patients’ satisfaction towards outpatient pharmacy services provided by FHCSH is very low as it is indicated in their perception towards revealing written information about medication use, medication availability, medication storage, and instructions about medication side effects.

Evaluation of Vancomycin Utilization in the Medical and Gynecology Wards of Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Background. Drug use evaluation is an approach that focuses on evaluating and optimizing drug use practices to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. The purpose of this study was to assess the appropriateness of vancomycin usage patterns and their practical application in hospitalized patients. Methods. An institutional-based descriptive retrospective cross-sectional study design was carried out among 265 hospitalized patients from May 1, 2022, to July 30, 2022. The study participants were selected using a simple random sampling method. Result. Among the 265 study participants, 60.4% were male respondents, while 86.8% of vancomycin was administered for treatment; however, 13.2% was administered for prophylaxis. In addition, 41.9% and 27.5% of vancomycin were ordered for treatment of meningitis and pneumonia, respectively. The culture was performed for only 17.4% of patients, and 82.6% of vancomycin was used for empiric therapy. Most (66.8%) of vancomycin was given in the dose range of 800–1000 mg. The finding indicates that 57.36% and 39.25% were due to incorrect doses and durations, respectively. Only 17.4% of patients had sensitivity tests. Conclusions. Vancomycin inappropriateness was common with the indication, dose, frequency, and duration of therapy according to the guidelines. Vancomycin was mostly indicated as empiric therapy, even though the sensitive test was performed in a small amount. Given the widespread use of vancomycin as an empiric drug, its utilization should be monitored closely. Therefore, the usual sensitive test is recommended to identify those intermediate and resistant results and to predict the outcomes of the treatment.

Evaluation of liver function biomarkers, blood pressure, and anthropometric parameters among chronic kidney disease patients: Laboratory-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia

BackgroundChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a non-communicable disease leading to a progressive decline in kidney functions and complications like liver disorders. Serum levels of liver parameters such as aminotransferases and bilirubin are important biomarkers for the diagnosis of liver diseases. Studies on the effect of CKD with and without end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on the levels of liver biomarkers in Ethiopia are limited. Hence, this study aimed to assess liver biomarkers, blood pressure (BP) and anthropometric indices in CKD patients attending a renal clinic of Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital(FHCSH) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. MethodA hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 CKD patients attending the renal clinic of FHCSH in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire through face-to-face interview. BP and anthropometric parameters were measured based on the standard procedures. About 5 ml of serum was used to analyzeliver parameter using automated chemistry analyzer. All data analyses such as independent sample t-testand one-way ANOVA were done using SPSS version 25.0. Besides, Pearson’s correlation analysis and multiple linear regression were done to identify predictors of liver biomarkers in CKD patients. P-value< 0.05 were considered statistically significant. ResultsThe mean serum levels of AST and ALT were significantly lower in CKD patients under dialysis when compared to CKD patients with no dialysis (p < 0.05). These enzymes were positively and negatively correlated with eGFRand the severity of CKD, respectively. However, there were no significant differences in bilirubin level between different stages of CKD. There was also a significant increase (p < 0.05) in the levels of AST and ALT with BMI.There was also a significant rise of SBP and DBP in CKD patients under dialysis compared to CKD patients not in dialysis. ConclusionAminotransferases were significantly lower in CKD patients undergoing dialysis than in CKD patients not undergoing dialysis, warranting the need fora separate standard reference ranges or using other diagnostic criteria to diagnose liver comorbidities in CKD patients. The levels of AST and ALT in CKD patients were also significantly increased with BMI. Besides, BP was significantly elevated with the severity of CKD, indicating the more advanced the CKD is, the higher BP.

Positive Religious Coping and Associated Factors Among Participants with Severe Mental Illness Attending Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, 2021.

Religion has been reported to be the most widely used coping resource in stressful conditions including physical and mental illnesses. Different studies consistently find that positive religious coping is associated with a reduced level of severe mental illness such as depression. Despite its high prevalence and being a significant coping mechanism for persons with severe mental illness, there are no published studies on positive religious coping in Ethiopia. To assess the prevalence of positive religious coping and associated factors among people with severe mental illness attending outpatient service at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, northwest Ethiopia, 2021. A cross-sectional institution-based study was conducted and systematic random sampling was applied to select participants. Data were collected through a face-to-face interview. The collected data were entered into EpiData version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 20 for processing and analysis. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify independent factors associated with religious coping. P-value <0.05 was declared a statistically significant association with a 95% confidence interval. The prevalence of positive religious coping among severe mental illness was 72.4% (95% CI= 68.2, 76.4). Having no comorbid medical illness, good quality of life, good medication adherence, and mild subjective severity scale were associated with positive religious coping. The magnitude of positive religious coping among severe mental illness was relatively high. Not having a comorbid medical illness, good medication adherence, good quality of life, and mild subjective severity scale were factors associated with it. Patients report different factors that affect practicing positive religious coping factors. In the other direction, positive religious coping was reported to contribute to symptom alleviating and increasing a sense of well-being.

Predictors of Viral Load and Medication Adherence Among HIV-Positive Adults Under Treatment at Felege-Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North-West, Ethiopia.

Maintaining good medication adherence and decreasing viral load in patients living with HIV/AIDS are critical to ensuring antiretroviral therapy's preventive and therapeutic benefits. The main objective of this study was to assess the predictors of viral load and medication adherence among HIV-positive adults under treatment at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (FHCSH). A retrospective cohort study design was conducted from a random sample of 281 adult HIV-infected patients under treatment at FHCSH in northwest Ethiopia from June 2017 to June 2021. Separate GLMM was used in analysis of viral load and medication adherence, and joint mode was applied to fit those two outcomes jointly. The potential correlation of those two outcomes was linked by random intercepts. Information criteria (AIC and BIC) were used for model comparison and covariance structure selection. The small standard error of significant predictors and significant correlation between viral load and medication adherence over time provide evidence for joint model selection. The correlation between viral load and medication adherence was -0.7688 (P-value=< 0.05), which indicates that the decrement of viral load tends to increase good medication adherence. Patient substance use, visit time, baseline CD4 cell, baseline hemoglobin, and the interaction of visit time by substance use were significantly associated with viral load and medication adherence jointly. The study revealed that substance user adult patients, patients with low baseline CD4 cells, and patients with low baseline hemoglobin were with high viral loads and poor medication adherence. Therefore, health officials and other concerned bodies should give special attention and high intervention to patients with low baseline hemoglobin; poor adherence and low baseline CD4 cell count.

Incidence of stroke and its predictors among hypertensive patients in Felege Hiwot comprehensive specialized hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, a retrospective follow-up study

BackgroundGlobally, one in three adults has hypertension, a condition that causes 51% of all deaths from stroke. Stroke is becoming a major public health problem and the most common cause of morbidity and mortality among non-communicable diseases in the world and Ethiopia. Therefore, this study assesses the incidence of stroke and its predictors among hypertensive patients in Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia 2021.MethodsA hospital-based retrospective follow-up study design was used, simple random sampling technique was used to select 583 hypertensive patients that had follow-up registration between January 2018 and December 30th, 2020. Data were entered into Epi-data version 3.1 and exported to STATA version 14. The adjusted hazard ratio for each predictor with a 95% confidence interval was calculated using the Cox proportional hazards regression model, and a P-value ≤ 0.05 was used to denote statistical significance.ResultsFrom 583 hypertensive patients 106(18.18%) [95% CI 15–20] were developed stroke. The overall incidence rate was 1 per 100 person-years (95% CI 0.79–1.19). Comorbidities (Adjusted hazard ratio(AHR): 1.88, 95% CI 1.0–3.5), stage two hypertension (AHR = 5.21, 95%CI 2.75–9.8), uncontrolled systolic blood pressure (AHR: 2, 95% CI 1.21–354), uncontrolled diastolic blood pressure (AHR:1.9, 95% CI 1.1–3.57), alcohol consumption (AHR = 2.04, 95%CI 1.2–3.49), age 45–65 (AHR = 10.25, 95%CI 7.47–11.1); and drug discontinuation (AHR = 2.05,95% CI 1.26–3.35) were independent predictors for the incidence of stroke among hypertensive patients.ConclusionThe incidence of stroke among hypertensive patients was high and various modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors highly contributed to its incidence. This study recommends early screening of blood pressure, giving priority to comorbid patients and patients with advanced stage hypertension, and giving health education about behavioral risks and drug adherence.

Perceived compassionate care and associated factors among patients with mental illness at Tibebe Ghion specialized and Felege Hiwot comprehensive specialized hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

BackgroundCompassion is the first ethical principle of health care to provide high- quality care that influences patient satisfaction and treatment outcome. However, there is limited data on the level of compassionate mental health care practice in low-resource countries like Ethiopia.ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the level of perceived compassionate care and associated factors among patients with mental illness at Tibebe Ghion specialized and Felege Hiwot comprehensive specialized hospital, North West, Ethiopia, 2022.MethodsAn institutional-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from June 18 to July 16, 2022, at Tibebe Ghion Specialized and Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. A systematic random sampling technique was used. The level of perceived compassionate care was assessed by the validated 12-item Schwartz Center Compassionate Care Scale among 423 patients with mental illness. Epicollect-5 was used to collect data, which was then exported to the Statistical Product and Service solution version 25 for analysis. Variables with a P-value < 0.05, and 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to declare significant variables at the multivariate logistic regression analysis.ResultThe level of perceived good compassionate care was 47.5% (95% CI 42.6%-52.4%). Factors including urban residence (AOR = 1.90; 95%CI 1.08–3.36), duration of illness < 24 months (AOR = 2.68; 95% CI 1.27–5.65), strong social support (AOR = 4.43; 95%CI 2.16–9.10), shared decision making (AOR = 3.93; 95% CI 2.27–6.81), low perceived stigma(AOR = 2.97; 95% CI 1.54–5.72) and low patient anticipated stigma (AOR = 2.92; 95% CI 1.56–5.48) were positively associated with good compassionate care.Conclusion and recommendationLess than half of the patients had received good compassionate care. Compassionate mental health care needs public health attention. Policymakers should emphasize on compassionate care continuity by including it in the health care curriculum and design appropriate policies to strengthen compassionate care.

Glycemic control and its association with sleep quality and duration among type 2 diabetic patients

BackgroundPoor glycemic control is the current most important tragedy in type 2 diabetic patients. Sleep has a major modulatory effect on endocrine and metabolic function. Sleep disturbance is associated with increased circulating cortisol levels, sympathetic activity, and epinephrine secretion. These physiological conditions are directly or indirectly associated with glucose metabolism in our body cells. In Ethiopia, sleep pattern association with glycemic control level is not studied yet. ObjectivesTo assess glycemic control and its association with sleep quality, sleep duration and napping among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Referral and Specialized Hospital Northwest Ethiopia. MethodAn institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 407 type 2 diabetes mellitus patients from July 1, 2020, to April 28, 2021, using a systematic random sampling technique. We drew 5 mL of blood from each patient before breakfast to determine their fasting blood sugar level. The Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index was used to assess patients' sleep quality, and the presence or absence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea was determined using the STOP-BANG questionnaire. Data were analysed using STATA version 14.1.variables with a P-value of <0.05 were considered statistically significant. ResultsGlycemic control was found to be poor in 54.05% of the study participants. Female sex, poor sleep quality, and short and long sleep durations were all significantly associated with impaired glycemic control. Being female increased the odds of poor glycemic control by 2.7 times (AOR = 2.7, 95% CI: 1.23, 6.15) compared to males. T2DM patients who had poor sleep quality had 3.3 times (AOR = 3.3, 95% CI (1.16, 9.37) higher odds of poor glycemic control compared to patients who had good sleep quality. The odds of having poor glycemic control among T2DM patients who were at low risk of OSA and intermediate risk of OSA were decreased by 96% (AOR = 0.03, 95% CI: 0.01, 0.12) and 86% (AOR = 0.14, 95% CI: 0.05, 0.43) compared to T2DM patients who were at high risk of OSA, respectively. T2DM patients who had short sleep duration (<6 hours) were 8.3 times (AOR = 8.3, 95% CI: 2.66–25.85) higher chances of poor glycemic control compared to patients who had average sleep duration. T2DM patients who had long sleep duration (>8 hours) increased the odds of poor glycemic control by 2.6 times (AOR = 2.6, 95% CI (1.12–6.04) compared to those who had average sleep duration. The chances of having poor glycemic control among T2DM patients who did not take the balanced diet recommended by their physician were increased by 3.8 times (AOR = 3.8 95% CI: 1.05–13.77). ConclusionThe prevalence of poor glycemic control in T2DM patients was high. Poor sleep quality, both short and long sleep duration, and an intermediate or low risk of obstructive sleep apnea were statistically associated with poor glycemic control. Hence, good sleep quality and appropriate sleep duration are recommended to maintain glycemic control levels in the normal range.

"Dietary Pattern and Associated Factors Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Bahir Dar, Ethiopia,2022"

"Dietary Pattern and Associated Factors Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Bahir Dar, Ethiopia,2022"

The association of lipid-lowering therapy and blood pressure control among outpatients with hypertension at the Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

The lipid-lowering medications known as statins have been shown in controlled clinical trials to have pleiotropic properties, such as lowering blood pressure, in addition to lowering cholesterol levels. The purpose of this study was to see if there was a possible link between blood pressure control and statin therapy in outpatients with hypertension in a real clinical setting. A retrospective comparative cohort study of 404 patients with hypertension was carried out. A systematic random sampling technique was used. For data entry, Epi-Data version 4.6 was used, and SPSS version 25 was used for further analysis. For group comparisons, chi-square and independent t-tests were computed. To determine the relationship between statin use and blood pressure control, a binary logistic regression model was employed. To declare statistical significance, a 95% confidence interval and a P-value of <0.05 were used. Half of the study participants who were using a prescribed statin were assigned to the statin group, whereas the remaining participants who do not take statins were assigned to the control group. After 3 months of statin treatment, BP control to <130/80 mmHg was significantly greater (P = 0.022) in the statin group (52.5%) than in the control group (41.0%). The use of statins raises the likelihood of having blood pressure under control by 1.58 times when compared to statin non-users. After controlling for possible confounders, statin therapy still increased the odds of having controlled BP by a factor of 5.98 [OR = 5.98; 95% CI: 2.77-12.92]. This study revealed that blood pressure control was higher among statin user hypertensive patients. Favorable effects of statin use were independently observed, even after correction for age, presence of dyslipidemia, and duration of antihypertensive therapy. Therefore, the importance of concomitantly added lipid-lowering drugs such as statins and their role in managing poor blood pressure control should be given due emphasis.

High-risk human papillomavirus genotype distribution among women with gynecology complaints in northwest Ethiopia

BackgroundHuman papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes differ by geographic location. With the advent of HPV vaccination and HPV-based cervical screening tests in Ethiopia, a nationwide dataset on the genotype distribution of HPV among women has paramount importance in the fight against cervical cancer. However, there is limited data in this regard in the northwest part of the country. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the genotype distribution of high-risk HPVs among women presenting with cervical abnormalities.MethodsA health facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (FHCSH), Bahir Dar–Ethiopia. Women aged ≥ 30 years who visited the hospital gynecology unit from 01 March 2019 to 30 October 2021 were included. Following general and pelvic examinations, a senior gynecologist collected cervical punch biopsies for histopathological examinations and cervical swabs for HR-HPV detection using the Abbott Alinity m system (Abbott Molecular, Des Plaines, IL, USA). Extended genotyping was carried out with the INNO-LiPA HPV Genotyping Extra II assay (INNO-LiPA; Fujirebio Europe, Ghent, Belgium) as per the manufacturer protocols at the Institute of Virology, Leipzig University Hospital, Germany.ResultsWe included 355 women with a mean age of 46.4 ± 11.4 years. The majority of the participants, 277 (79.4%) were sexually active before the age of 18 years and 180 (51.6%) had multiple sexual partners. Forty-eight (13.5%) of the participants were HIV positive. The proportion of HR-HPV was 53.0% (n = 188; 95%CI: 47.8–58.1%). From these samples, 13 different HR-HPV types with a total of 258 sequences were identified. The detection of HR-HPV increased significantly with an increase in the age of the participants. The predominant identified HR-HPV was HPV16, 50.4% followed by HPV31 (9.7%), HPV33 (8.5%), HPV39, and HPV68 each (5.8%) and HPV18 (4.7%). Of the total HR-HPV-positive women, 23.9% (45/188) were infected with multiple HR-HPV types. All HPV16, HPV18, HPV35, and HPV45 genotypes (as a single or in coinfections) were found to be associated with either high-grade lesions or cervical cancer.ConclusionsHR-HPV infection was reportedly higher among women in the present study area. Based on our findings, we strongly recommend the nonavalent HPV vaccine for immunization and any HPV-based screening method to take into consideration the predominant genotypes circulating in the country. The role of multiple HPV infections in high-grade cervical lesions entails further study in Ethiopia.

Magnitude of chronic osteomyelitis and its associated factors in children as diagnosed on X-ray visiting at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

To assess the magnitude of chronic osteomyelitis and its associated factors in children at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, in 2022. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was done between April 15, 2022 and August 15, 2022, in children with an age of 18 years or below, who visited Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. A total sample size of 168 participants was involved in the study. The random sampling technique was applied to select the study participants. The data were collected from the patients, their charts, and X-ray requests. The data were cleaned, stored, checked for completeness, and entered into EpiData Version 3.1, which were then exported to SPSS Version 23 for analysis. Descriptive analysis was done, and bivariable and multivariable logistic regression were used for analysis. The prevalence of chronic osteomyelitis was found to be 86.3%. The tibia and femur were the most commonly involved bones, and metaphyseal involvement was very common. The most common radiological findings were sequestrum (56%) and involucrum (53%). Of the total patients with radiological evidence of chronic osteomyelitis, 16.6% had complications, the most common of which was a pathologic fracture (12.4%). Being male (adjusted odds ratio = 6.162, 95% confidence interval: 1.12-34.147), being over 10 years old (adjusted odds ratio = 4.048, 95% confidence interval: 1.032-15.886), living in a rural area (adjusted odds ratio = 4.046, 95% confidence interval: 1.236-13.364), having a discharging sinus (adjusted odds ratio = 5.237, 95% confidence interval: 1.393-19.693), having a clinical complaint lasting more than 1 year (adjusted odds ratio = 5.189, 95% confidence interval: 1.247-21.588), and a preceding event of trauma (adjusted odds ratio = =10.363, 95% confidence interval: 1.101-97.509) were the factors associated with chronic osteomyelitis. The prevalence of chronic osteomyelitis is high. In this study, being male, being in the age group above 10 years, having rural residency, having a discharging sinus, having a clinical complaint duration of more than 1 year, and having a preceding event of trauma were the factors associated with chronic osteomyelitis. Therefore, healthcare providers should have a high index of suspicion of chronic osteomyelitis in older male children from rural areas with a chronic discharging sinus following trauma.

Vision-Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors Among an Adult Population with Glaucoma Attending a Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Glaucoma is a group of ocular conditions that leads to irreversible blindness. It can affect the vision-related quality of life in many ways. In Ethiopia, limited information is available on how and to what extent the vision-related quality of life of the glaucoma population has been affected. This study attempted to assess the vision-related quality of life and associated factors among an adult population with glaucoma attending Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. The cross-sectional study was conducted on the adult population with glaucoma attending Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Systematic random sampling was employed to select 319 study participants. Descriptive and summary statistics were calculated. Simple and multiple linear regressions were performed to determine factors associated with vision-related quality of life. A p-value of <0.05 in multivariable regression was considered statistically significant at a 95% confidence level. The mean glaucoma quality of life-15 score in this study was 47.85 ± 15.41. Below primary education, primary education, visual acuity of the better eye, visual acuity of the worse eye, and severe glaucoma were significantly associated with the glaucoma quality of life-15 score. The study observed poorer vision-related quality of life in the glaucoma population than previously reported in Ethiopia and around the globe. The vision-related quality of life was significantly associated with educational status, visual acuity of the better and worse eye, and stage of glaucoma in the better eye. Educating the glaucoma population on the nature of the disease, advice on early presentation, and better-coping strategies for the condition are warranted.