Name: Meseret Belete Fite- Academic Status: Doctorate of Philosophy ( PhD ), Assistant Professor
- Position: Chief Executive Director of institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University
- Field of Specialization: Public health (Nutrition)
- Department: Public health
Research Interest: Interested in researching public health nutrition, like micronutrient deficiency, dietary practices, nutritional status, and its effect on pregnancy outcomes in Ethiopia
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Contact:
Phone: +251984923083
Email:
Research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Meseret-Fite-2
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yiLfRh4AAAAJ&hl=en
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Name: RUT OLJIRA GELETA
Academic Status: MPH/RH
Position: lecturer
Field of Specialization: Reproductive Health
Department: Department of Reproductive and Family Health
Research Interest: Reproductive health
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Determinants of perinatal mortality at tertiary hospitals in East Wollega, Western Ethiopia: a case–control study. |
Oljira, R., Tilahun, T., Tiruneh, G. et al |
Journal of International Medical Research. 2023;51 |
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Postpartum family planning uptake and its associated factors among postpartum women in Asosa zone, Benishangul Gumuz regional state, Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study. |
Oljira, R., Tilahun, T., Tiruneh, G. et al. |
Contracept Reprod Med 8, 53 (2023 |
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Spontaneous cesarean scar dehiscence during pregnancy: A case report and review of the literature. |
Tilahun T, Nura A, Oljira R, Abera M, Mustafa J. |
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports. 2023;11. |
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Utilization of Maternal Health Services in Western Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 8(3), 22-32. |
Temesgen, D., Tilahun, T., Oljira, R., & Etana, B. |
Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, (2022). 8(3), 22-32 |
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Perception and Experience of Youth About Youths' Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Western Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. |
Tilahun T, Tesfaye Bekuma T, Getachew M, Oljira R, Seme A. |
Health Services Insights.2022;15. |
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Sexual assault cases managed at a referral hospital in Western Ethiopia: A retrospective cross-sectional study. |
Tilahun T, Oljira R, Getahun A |
SAGE Open Med. 2022 |
doi:10.1177/20503121221126328 |
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Barriers and determinants of postpartum family planning uptake among postpartum women in Western Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study. Arch Public Health 80, 27 (2022). |
Tilahun, T., Bekuma, T.T, Getachew, M, Oljira R, et al. |
Arch Public Health 80, 27 (2022). |
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Spontaneously Expelled Lippes Loop IUD After 40 Years of Use: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. |
Tilahun T, Tadesse A, Oljira R. |
Int Med Case Rep J. 2022;15:373-377 |
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Associated factors of positive visual inspection of cervix with acetic acid test among women screened for cervical cancer at public health facilities in Woliso town, Southwest Shoa, Ethiopia: A case-control study. |
Tesfaye B, Tilahun T, Dechasa Heyi W, Oljira R |
SAGE Open Med. 2022 |
doi: 10.1177/20503121221108227 |
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Pattern of semen analysis in male partners of infertile couples in Western Ethiopia: Retrospective cross-sectional study. |
Tilahun T, Oljira R, Getahun A |
SAGE Open Med. 2022 |
doi: 10.1177/20503121221088100 |
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Postpartum spontaneous vulvar hematoma as a cause of maternal near miss: a case report and review of the literature. |
Tilahun, T., Wakgari, A., Legesse, A. Oljira R, et al. |
J Med Case Reports 16, 85 (2022). |
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Coexistence of Primary Umbilical Endometriosis and Endometrial Hyperplasia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature, |
Temesgen Tilahun, Jiregna Feyera, Mathios Tamene, Nega Desalegn & Rut Oljira |
International Medical Case Reports Journal, 323-328, (2023). |
DOI: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S411149 |
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A comparative study of antenatal depression among urban and rural pregnant women in Gimbi District, Oromia, Ethiopia. |
Chala S, Desalegn M, Oljira R, Fite MB, Mecha SH, Hunde GM. |
Front Public Health. 2024 Nov 8;12:1393880. |
Doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1393880 |
Contact:
Phone:0920450099
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NAME: Markos Desalegn Beyene
Qualification: Master's of Public Health in Reproductive and Family Health
Position: Assistant Professor
Phone Number: +251927619190/+251902044837
Email:
Social media: Facebook-
Research Area or Interest: Reproductive and sexual health related to women of reproductive age group, and adolescents, maternal and adolescent mental health, and substance use, HIV, and stigma among adolescents.
Publications.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections prevention service utilization and associated factors among University College Students in Nekemte city.
Rata, A., Guja, F., Desalegn, M., Oljira, H., & Wirtu, D. (2025). Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevention Service Utilization and Associated Factors Among University and College Students in Nekemte City: A Mixed-Methods Study. Sage Open, 15(3). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440251355009 (Original work published 2025)
- Healthcare-seeking behaviors for common childhood illnesses and associated factors among mothers/caretakers of under-five children in Haro Limu district, East Wollega, Oromia, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Oljira SF, Merdassa E, Desalegn Z, Desalegn M. Healthcare-seeking behaviors for common childhood illnesses and associated factors among mothers/caretakers of under-five children in Haro Limu district, East Wollega, Oromia, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Front Public Health. 2025 Jul 16; 13:1519027. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1519027. PMID: 40740386; PMCID: PMC12307282.
- Incidence and predictors of mortality among HIV-positive children on anti-retroviral therapy in the selected health facilities of West Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia: Retrospective Cohort study
Gurmu G, Merdassa E, Tiruneh G, Efrem K, Belay F, Mekonnen L, et al. (2025) Incidence and predictors of mortality among HIV-positive children on anti-retroviral therapy in the selected health facilities of West Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia: Retrospective cohort study. PLoS ONE 20(1): e0314112. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314112
- A comparative study of antenatal depression among urban and rural pregnant women in Gimbi District, Oromia, Ethiopia
Chala S, Desalegn M, Oljira R, Fite MB, Mecha SH and Hunde GM (2024). A comparative study of antenatal depression among urban and rural pregnant women in Gimbi District, Oromia, Ethiopia. Front. Public Health 12:1393880.Chala S, Desalegn M, Oljira R, Fite MB, Mecha SH and Hunde GM (2024) 2023
- Magnitude and determinants of undernutrition among tuberculosis patients in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis
Feyisa JW, Berhanu RD, Lema M, Desalegn M, Merdassa E, Kitila KM, Hailu WB, Beyena SD, Shama AT. Magnitude and determinants of undernutrition among tuberculosis patients in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Public Health. 2024 Jun 25; 24(1):1698. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-19220-3. PMID: 38918733; PMCID: PMC11201327.
- Prevalence of homebirth preference and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Feyisa, J. W., Merdassa, E., Lema, M., Hailu, W. B., Desalegn, M., Shama, A. T., Jaleta, D. D., Tolasa, G. F., Berhanu, R. D.,Alemu, S. S., Beyena, S. D., & Kitila, K. M. (2023). Prevalence of homebirth preference and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis. PloS one, 18(11), e0291394. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0291394 PloS one
- Essential newborn care practices and associated factors among home-delivered mothers in Guto Gida District
Abebe, M., Kejela, G., Chego, M., & Desalegn, M. (2023). Essential newborn care practices and associated factors among home delivered mothers in Guto Gida District, East Wollega zone. PLOS Global Public Health, 3(1), e0001469. https:// doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001469
- Menstrual hygiene management practice and its associated factors among in-school adolescent girls in Western Ethiopia
Daniel, N., Kejela, G., Fantahun, F., Desalegn, M., & Guteta, F. (2023). Menstrual hygiene management practice and itsassociated factors among in-school adolescent girls in Western Ethiopia. Contraception and reproductive medicine, 8(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40834-022-00196-7
- The prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care service in public hospitals
Tafara, L., Bikila, H., Feyisa, I., Desalegn, M., & Kaba, Z. (2023). The prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care service in public hospitals of western Ethiopia. PloS one, 18(1), e0278180. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.027818
- Antenatal depression and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care a public health facilities in the Gida Ayana district, Oromia Region, West Ethiopia
Oljira, L., Abdissa, E., Lema, M., Merdassa, E., Wakoya Feyisa, J., & Desalegn, M. (2023). Antenatal depression and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public health facilities in the Gida Ayana district, Oromia Region, West Ethiopia, in 2022. Frontiers in public health, 11, 1176703. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh. 2023.1176703
- Quality of Antenatal Care in Selected Public Health Facilities of West Ethiopia
Nemomsa, A., Wirtu, D., Getachew, M., Kejela, G., Merdassa, E., Diriba, W., & Desalegn, M. (2022). Quality of antenatalcare in selected public health facilities of West Ethiopia. Contraception and reproductive medicine, 7(1), 18. https:// doi.org/10.1186/s40834-022-001869
- Drinking alcohol raises the chance of premarital sex by four folds among secondary school adolescent students in Jima Arjo
Biratu, B., Garoma, S., Getachew, M., & Desalegn, M. (2022). Drinking alcohol raises the chance of premarital sex by fourfold among secondary school adolescent students in Jima Arjo, Southwestern Ethiopia, 2018: a school-based crosssectional study. Contraception and reproductive medicine, 7(1), 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40834-022-00171-2
- Family and Social Support Among Patients on Anti-Retroviral Therapy in West Wollega Zone Public Hospitals, Western Ethiopia
Desalegn, M., Gutama, T., Merdassa, E., Kejela, G., & Benti, W. (2022). Family and Social Support among Patients on Anti-Retroviral Therapy in West Wollega Zone Public Hospitals, Western Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional. HIV/AIDS (Auckland, N.Z.), 14, 167–179. https://doi.org/10.2147/HIV.S36043
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome among patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to the treatment center of Wollega University Referral Hospital
Tolossa, T., Merdassa Atomssa, E., Fetensa, G., Bayisa, L., Ayala, D., Turi, E., Wakuma, B., Mulisa, D., Seyoum, D.,Getahun, A., Shibiru, T., Fekadu, G., Desalegn, M., & Bikila, H. (2022). Acute respiratory distress syndrome among patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to the treatment center of Wollega University Referral Hospital, western Ethiopia. PloS one, 17(6), e0267835. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0267835
- The global burden of cancer attributable to risk factors, 2010-19: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
GBD 2019 Cancer Risk Factors Collaborators (2022). The global burden of cancer attributable to risk factors, 2010-19: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet (London, England), 400(10352), 563–591.https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736 (22)01438-LANCET, Q1 Journal
- Effect of Food Insecurity and Other Possible Factors Associated with Low Birth Weight Among Mothers Who Gave Birth to Live Newborns
Desalegn, M., B. Terefe, and H. Bikila, Effect of Food Insecurity and Other Possible Factors Associated with Low Birth weight Mothers Who Gave Birth to Live Newborns in West Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Unmatched Case-Control Study. Nutrition and Dietary Supplements, 2021. Volume 13: p. 133-143.
- High Perceived Stigma Among People Living with HIV/AIDS in a resource-limited setting in Western Ethiopia
Turi, E., Simegnew, D., Fekadu, G., Tolossa, T., Desalegn, M., Bayisa, L., Mulisa, D., & Abajobir, A. (2021). High Perceived Stigma Among People Living with HIV/AIDS in a Resource Limited Setting in Western Ethiopia: The Effect of Depression and Low Social Support. HIV/AIDS (Auckland, N.Z.), 13, 389–397. https://doi.org/10.2147/HIV.S295110
- Determinants of Diarrhea in Under-Five Children Among Health Extension Model and Non-Model Families
Bekele, D., Merdassa, E., Desalegn, M., Mosisa, G., & Turi, E. (2021). Determinants of Diarrhea in Under-Five Children among Health Extension Model and Non-Model Families in Wama Hagelo District, West Ethiopia: Community-Based Comparative Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 14, 2803–2815. https://doi.org/10.2147/ JMDH.S32484
- Risky sexual behavior and its associated factors among daily laborers in the Arjo-Didessa sugar factory, Jimma Arjo
Gemechu, A. G., Assefa Ayana, L., Waqtole, Z. D., Tola, E. K., & Beyene, M. D. (2021). Risky sexual behavior and its associated factors among daily laborers in Arjo-Didessa sugar factory, Jimma Arjo, Southwest Ethiopia: An institution based cross-sectional study. SAGE open medicine, 9, 2050312121994358. https://doi.org/10.1177/2050312121994358
- The impact of antenatal care on maternal near-miss events in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Ebisa Turi, Ginenus Fekadu, Bedasa Taye, Gemechu Kejela, Markos Desalegn, Getu Mosisa, Worku Etafa, Reta Tsegaye, Dawit Simegnew, Temesgen Tilahun(2020), The impact of antenatal care on maternal near-miss events in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis, International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, Volume 13, 2020, 100246, ISSN 2214-1391, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2020.100246. S2214139120301232)
- Compliance with iron and folic acid supplementation and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Fite, M. B., Denio, A. D., Muyhe, A., Merdassa, E., Desalegn, M., & Gurmesa, T. T. (2020). Compliance with iron and folic acid supplementation and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Scientific Reports, 6(12), 514–522. https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20205031
- Three Fourth of Adolescent in Arjo Gudetu Town had Multiple Sexual Partner as a Risky Sexual Behavior: Eastern Wollega Zone, West Ethiopia: a Community Based Cross-Sectional Study
Daniel N, Getachew M, Desalegn M (2020) Three Fourth of adolescents in Arjo Gudetu Town had Multiple Sexual partners as a Risky Sexual Behavior: Eastern Wollega Zone, West Ethiopia: a Community cross-sectional Study. J Preg Child Health 6: 437
- Utilization of long acting and permanent contraceptive methods and associated factors among married women in Adama town
Desalegn, M., Belachew, A., Gizaw, M., Kejela, G., & Gudeta, R. (2019). Utilization of long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods and associated factors among married women in Adama town, Central Ethiopia: community-based cross-sectional study. Contraception and reproductive medicine, 4, 22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40834-019-0101-5
- Prevalence and associated factors of female genital mutilation among high school students in Dale Wabera Woreda, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Shiferaw, D., Deyessa, N., Fufa, G., Kinati, T., & Desalegn, M. (2017). Prevalence and associated factors of female genital mutilation among high school students in Dale Wabera Woreda, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 9(6), 72-78.
- Assessment of the Prevalence of FGM and Associated Factors among Women of Reproductive Age Group in Kebirbeyah Town, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia, 2017
Abdisa B, Desalegn M, Tesew A (2017) Assessment of the Prevalence of FGM and Associated Factors among Women of Reproductive
Age Group in Kebirbeyah Town, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia, 2017. Health Sci J. Vol. 11 No. 4: 517
- The Nexus between Khat and Other Drug Use among Undergraduate Students of Jigjiga University in Ethiopia: Contributing Factors and Prevalence Rates
Gamachu Fufa, Desalegn Shiferaw, Tadele Kinati, Markos Desalegn, The Nexus between Khat and Other Drug Use among Undergraduate Students of Jigjiga University in Ethiopia; Contributing Factors and Prevalence Rates, Public Health Research, Vol. 7 No. 2, 2017, pp. 49-54. doi: 10.5923/j.phr.20170702.03.
Name: Dessalegn Wirtu Tesso
Academic Status: PhD in Public Health
Position: Associate professor
Field of Specialization: Public Health/ Reproductive Health
Department: Public Health
Research Interest: Reproductive Health, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, and Adolescent Health
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Premarital Sexual Practice among School Adolescents in Nekemte Town, East Wollega. [Ethiop.J.Health Dev. 2008;22(2):167-173] |
Dessalegn Wiertu, Aseffa Seme |
Ethiop.J.Health Dev. |
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Parent-young people communication about sexual and reproductive health in E/Wollega zone, West Ethiopia: Implications for interventions. . 2012, 9:13 |
Dessalegn W Tesso1, Mesganaw A Fantahun2 and Fikre Enquselassie3 |
BMC J. of Rep. Healt. |
DOI: 10.1186/1742-4755-9-13 |
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Does young people’s living arrangement matter in their sexual behavior? A systematic review and meta analysis. Ethiopian Journal of Health Development. 2012;26:208-215 |
Dessalegn Wirtu Mesganaw Fantahun, FikreEnquselassie3 |
Ethiop.J.Health Dev. |
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Nutritional Status and Associated Factors among Lactating Mothers in Nekemte Referral Hospital and Health Centers, Ethiopia International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences 2015; 4(2): 216-222 |
Temesgen Desisa Hundera1Dessalegn Wirtu1, Habtamu Fekadu Gemede2, Dunkana Negussa Kenie1 |
Ethiopia International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences |
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Factors Affecting Intention to Use Long Acting and Permanent Contraceptive Methods among Married W5omen of Reproductive Age Groups in Western Ethiopia: A Community Based Cross Sectional Study. Fam Med Sci Res 2015, 4:1 |
Tesfalidet Tekelab1, Alemu Sufa1, Desalegn Wirtu |
Fam Med Sci Res 2015, 4:1 |
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Determinants of long acting and permanent contraceptive methods utilization among married women of reproductive age groups in western Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Pan African Medical Journal. 2015; 21:246 |
Alemu Sufa Melka1,&, Tesfalidet Tekelab1, Desalegn Wirtu |
Pan African Medical Journal. |
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Predictors of modern contraceptive methods use among married women of reproductive age groups in Western Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study. BMC Women’s Health (2015)15:52-z |
Tesfalidet Tekelab1, Alemu Sufa Melka2 , Desalegn Wirtu3 |
BMC Women’s Health |
. DOI 10.1186/s12905-015-0208 |
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Coverage assessment survey following trachoma mass drug administration(MDA) in six districts of Oromia, Western Ethiopia,2017. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 13(12): e0007924. |
Bekuma TT, Mosisa Kebebew G, Desalegn Waktole Z, Markos Cafo J, Wirtu D, Gaddisa S. |
PLoS Negl Trop Dis |
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Birth preparedness and Complication Readiness among mothers in leka Dulecha District, Western Oromia,Ethiopia. Sci.Technol. Arts Res.J.,oct.-Dec.2016,5(4):001-121 15312 |
Dessalegn Urgessa1 , Dessalegn Wirtu2, Sileshi Garoma3 |
Sci.Technol. Arts Res.J. |
Dec.2016,5(4):001-121 15312 |
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Addressing the deprived: need and access of sexual reproductive health services to street adolescents in Ethiopia. The case of Nekemte town: mixed methods study ; BMC Res Notes (2019) 12:827 |
Ababor1, Desalegn Wirtu Tesso2, Melese Chego Cheme3: |
BMC Res Notes |
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Prevalence of Wasting and Associated Factors among Preschool Children in Gobu Sayo Woreda, East Wollega, Ethiopia Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. https://doi.org/10.7176/JBAH |
Getu Tolera, Wirtu D., Habtamu Fekadu Gemede |
Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare |
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Early postnatal care utilization among mothers gave birth in the last six weeks in remote district of Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. |
Zewde A., Wirtu D., Belachew I, Bekuma TT. |
DOI:10.21203/rs.2.12580/v1 |
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The Politics of Covid-19: a Qualitative Exploration of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Factors Affecting Prevention Practices in Selected Urban Areas of Wollega Zones, Western Ethiopia. ERJSSH 8(1), July 2021 |
Asebe Amenu, Dessalegn Wirtu, Mebrate Dufera, Oljira Kenea, Gemechu Tiruneh, and Zelalem Dessaleg3 |
ERJSSH |
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Quality of Antenatal Care in Selected Public Health Facilities of West Ethiopia. Research Equare. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs- 383795/v1. April, 2021 |
Markos Desalegn Beyene, Amanuel Nemomsa, Wirtu.D. Motuma Getachew, Gemechu Kejela, Emiru Merdassa, Workineh Diriba |
Research Equare |
https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs- 383795/v1. April, 2021 |
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Low Birth Weight and its associated factors among neonates born in the Public Health Institutions of Nekemte Town, East Wallaga Zone, West Oromia, Ethiopia. Adv Pediatr Res. 8: 37. February 24, 2021 |
Gidada T., Wirtu D, Mulatu B. |
Adv Pediatr Res. |
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Ethno medical knowledge and indigenous healthcare practices in Nekemte District, western Ethiopia: A qualitative study. Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2019; 33(1) |
Gonfa G.,Wirtu D. |
Ethiop. J. Health Dev |
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Unintended pregnancy and the factors among currently pregnant married youths in Western Oromia, Ethiopia: A mixed method. PLoS One. 2021 Nov 4;16(11):e 0259262. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259262. e Collection 2021 |
Merga J, Wirtu D., Bekuma TT, Regasa MT |
PLoS One |
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259262. e Collection 2021 |
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Determinants of wasting among South Sudanese 6- to 59-month-old children in Okugo refugee camp, Gambella Region, South-Western Ethiopia: Unmatched case–control study. SAGE Open Medicine Volume 10: 1–13 |
Tesfaye Tadesse1, Ebisa Turi2 , Dessalegn Wirtu1, Haile Bikila1 and Lemessa Assefa1 |
SAGE Open Medicine |
DOI: 10.1177/20503121211070727 |
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ART Adherence Among People Living with HIV Seeking Services from Public Health Facilities in Western Ethiopia . HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, Dovepress 2021:13 1149–1158 |
Tadesse Tolossa1, Bizuneh Wakuma2, Diriba Mulisa2, Merga Besho3, Reta Tsegaye2, Mekdes Tigistu1, Habtamu Kebebe3, Jote Markos2, Nesru Hiko2, Tahir Hasen2, Desalegn Wirtu1 |
HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, Dove press |
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Magnitude and determinants of delay in diagnosis of tuberculosis patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis: 2020. Archives of Public Health (2022) 80:7. |
Getahun Fetensa, Dessalegn Wirtu,Belachew Etana, Tadesse Tolossa and Bizuneh Wakuma1 |
Archives of Public Health |
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Client Satisfaction towards Quality of Safe Abortion Care in Nekemte Health Facilities, East Wollega Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. J Womens Health 2022, 11:1 |
Fantahun Guteta, Desalegn Wirtu, Motuma Getachew, Gemechu Kejela |
J Womens Health |
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Risky sexual behaviours and associated factors among adult clients on ART in Western Oromia, Ethiopia. Sci. Technol. Arts Res.J., July–Sep.2022, 11(3),49-65 |
Tariku Dengia, Wirtu D, Tariku Tesfaye & Befirdu Mulatu. |
Sci. Technol. Arts Res.J., |
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23. Community perception and attitudes towards parent- young people communication and sexual behaviors in E/Wollega Zone, West Ethiopia. Sci. Technol. a. Arts Res.J., July-Sept 2020, 9(3),18-35 |
Wirtu.D. |
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24. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Prevention Practices towards COVID-19 in Selected UrbanCommunities of Wollega Zones,Western Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Sci. Technol. Arts Res.J., July-Sept.2020, 9(3),18-35 |
Wirtu D., Mebrate Dufera, Oljira Kenea, Gemechu Tiruneh, Zelalem Desalegn, Asebe Amenu. |
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25. Dropout from maternity continuum of care and associated factors in Gida Ayana District, Western Ethiopia: Mixed method study. Arts Res.J. Vol. 12 No. 1 (2023) |
Gelana Merga, Dessalegn Wirtu, Dufera Rikitu |
Sci. Technol. Arts Res.J |
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26. Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health rights and associated factors among youths in Sire Town, East Wollega Zone, West Oromia. Sci.Arts Res.J. Vol. 8 No. 4 (2019) |
Tadesse Gudeta, Dessalegn Wirtu, Tariku Tesfaye |
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. Tuberculosis treatment delay and contributing factors within tuberculosis patients in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Heliyon 10 (2024) e28699. journal homepage: www.cell.com/heliyon |
Getahun Fetensa, Dessalegn Wirtu, Belachew Etana , Bizuneh Wakuma, Tadesse Tolossa, Jilcha Gugsa, Dabesa Gobena, Ginenus Fekadu, Misganu Teshoma , Eshetu Ejeta |
journal homepage: www.cell.com/heliyon |
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Reproductive coercion experiences and reproductive outcomes among women in low and middle-income countries. A Qualitative evidences synthesis. Journal of Women’s Health Care 12(12):703, (2023) |
Cafo JM, Wirtu D, Girma T, Hasen T |
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29. Gelchu Adola S and Wirtu D. (2024). Effects of early marriage among women married before reaching 18 years old: A qualitative study approach. |
Gelchu Adola S and Wirtu D |
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10.3389/fsoc.2024.1412133 |
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Determinants of child marriage among rural women in the West Guji Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2024: a community-based cross-sectional study November 2024 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.157735.1 |
Shiferaw Gelchu, Wirtu D., Deressa M. |
F1000Research |
Htttp://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.157735.1 |
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. Poverty and large family size are pivotal risk factors for child marriage in rural Ethiopia: evidence from a matched case-control study. |
Gelchu S, Wirtu D, Merga D |
frontiers in sociology |
DOI: 10.3389/fsoc.2025.1544169 |
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Key elements missed in nutrition policy: why does undernutrition not decline among pregnant women in Ethiopia? BMC, Health Research Policy and Systems (2024) 22:168 (Commentary) |
Shiferaw Gelchu1*, Dessalegn Wirtu2, Merga Dheresa3, |
BMC, Health Research Policy and Systems |
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PREDICTORS OF AGE AT FIRST MARRIAGE AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN THE WEST GUJI ZONE, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA. Ethiopian Journal of Reproductive Health (EJRH) January, 2025Volume 17, No. 1 |
Galchu S.1 Wirtu D2. Merga Deressa3 |
Ethiopian Journal of Reproductive Health (EJRH) |
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Professionals’ perception on nutritional care of adult patients in comprehensive specialized hospitals of East Wollega Zone, Ethiopia. BMC Nutrition 2025:11:25 |
Birtukan Kebede Moti1*, Gudina Egata Atomsa2, Dessalegn Wirtu Tesso1: |
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Abiriham Rata1, Fedasa Guja2, Markos Desalegn3, Habtamu Oljira3, Dessalegn Wirtu3 Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevention Service Utilization and Associated Factors Among University and College Students in Nekemte City: A Mixed-Methods Study; (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage) |
Abiriham Rata1, Fedasa Guja2, Markos Desalegn3, Habtamu Oljira3, Dessalegn Wirtu3 |
Sage |
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Gestational weight gains and its determinants among pregnant women attending antenatal care at West Shawa Hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia. |
Terfassa TG, Wirtu D, Egata G. |
PLoS One |
https://doi. org/10.1371/journal.pone.0323725 |
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Prevalence and determinants of heterosexual anal and oral sex practice among young people in Ethiopia: systematic review and Meta-analysis First published: 27 Jun 2025, 14:634 |
Belete Feyera Olkaba 1, Desalegn Wirtu Teso2, Dejene Hailu Kassa3: |
F1000Research |
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. Human papillomavirus vaccine uptake and associated factors among adolescent girls in high schools of Nekemte city, Western Ethiopia, 2020 |
Genet Hailu 1, Desalegn Wirtu 2, Tariku Tesfaye 2, Motuma Getachew 2 |
BMC Women's Health |
DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02702-8 |
Contact:
Phone: +251911180221
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Name: CHALTU FILE TEKA
Academic Status: MPH/RH
Position: Lecturer
Field of Specialization: Reproductive health
Department: Reproductive and Family health
Research Interest:
My research focuses on reproductive health, especially improving maternal and child health outcomes and expanding access to family planning services. With a background as a Clinical Nurse and a BSc in Midwifery, along with twelve years of experience in clinical settings at hospitals and four years in the academic field, I am passionate about addressing challenges such as healthcare access disparities and reproductive education. I aim to conduct impactful research that informs policy and develops practical solutions to enhance the quality of reproductive healthcare. The Department of Reproductive Health’s dedication to evidence-based and community-focused research aligns perfectly with my goals. Ultimately, I aspire to contribute to improving reproductive health equity and well-being in diverse populations
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In vitro antibacterial and molecular docking analysis of anthraquinone compounds from the roots of Canarina eminii |
Diriba Borena Hunde a, Wakshume Adugna a, Chaltu File Teka, Zelalem Abdissa a, Negera Abdissa a, |
Bioorganic Chemistry |
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0045206825004365 |
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Cytotoxic isoflavones from the stem bark of Protea gaguedi |
Diriba Borena Hunde , Dereilo Bekere Belitibo , Chaltu File , Zelalem Abdissa , Andrianambinina Andriamarolahy Razakarivony , Marcel Frese , Norbert Sewald and Negera Abdissa |
De Gyuyter Brill |
https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/znc-2025-0076/html |
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Structure Determination of Compounds from the Stem of Equisetum Ramosissmum |
Diriba Borena Hunde , Dominic Ravichandran , Zelalem Abdisa , Chaltu File , Desalegn Borena |
International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry Year : 2022 |
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Antibacterial Activity and Gc-Ms Analysis of Gouania Longispicata Eng. Root Extract Against Bacterial Pathogens. Rev Pharm Pharm Sci, 2(1), 01-05. |
Hunde, D. B., Abdissa, Z., Adugna, W., Abdissa, N., & File, C. (2025). |
Reviews in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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Gc-Ms Analysis and Antibacterial Activity of Gouania Longispicata Eng. Root Extract |
Diriba Borena Hunde a, Chaltu File Teka, Wakshume Adugna a, Zelalem Abdissa a, Negera Abdissa |
SSRN |
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Invitro antibacterial and molecular docking analysis of Pentacyclic Triterpenoid compounds from the stem barks of Gouania longispicata |
Diriba Borena Hunde; Wakshume Gedefa Adugna; Chaltu File Teka; Temesgen Negassa Debelo |
Natural Products and Bioprospecting (NPAB) |
Under review |
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The Magnitude of Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension And Associated Factors Among Mothers Attending Delivery Services At Public Hospitals of East Wallaga Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia |
Chaltu File Teka*, Walkite Olani, Robsan Gudeta |
MHSR |
Under review |
Contact:
Phone: 0915929914
Email:
Name: AYANTU GETAHUN HABTE
Academic Status: MPH/RH
Position: LECTURER
Field of Specialization: MPH IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Department: FAMILY AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Research Interest: ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH HEALTH, FAMILY HEALTH
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Pattern of semen analysis in male partners of infertile couples in Western Ethiopia: Retrospective cross-sectional study |
Temesgen Tilahun, Rut Oljira, and Ayantu Getahun |
SAGE open medicine |
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Sexual assault cases managed at a referral hospital in Western Ethiopia: A retrospective cross-sectional study |
Temesgen Tilahun, Rut Oljira and Ayantu Getahun |
SAGE open medicine |
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Postpartum family planning uptake and its associated factors among postpartum women in Asosa zone, Benishangul Gumuz regional state, Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study |
Rut Oljira,Temesgen Tilahun,Gashaw Tiruneh,Tariku Tesfaye Bekuma,Motuma Getachew,Assefa Seme,Ayantu Getahun,Lemane Dereje,Alemnesh Mosisa,Ebisa Turi |
BMC |
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Incidence and predictors of death from COVID-19 among patients admitted to treatment center of Wollega University Referral Hospital, Western Ethiopia: A retrospective cohort study |
Tadesse Tolossa, Bizuneh Wakuma, Diriba Ayala, Dejene Seyoum, Getahun Fetensa, Ayantu Getahun, Diriba Mulisa, Emiru Merdassa Atomssa1 , Reta Tsegaye, Tesfaye Shibiru , Ebisa Turi, Lami Bayisa, Ginenus Fekadu, Balay Bekele , Ilili Feyisa |
Plos one |
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Attitude of health professionals towards COVID-19 vaccination and associated factors among health professionals, Western Ethiopia: A cross-sectional survey |
Tadesse Tolossa, Bizuneh Wakuma, Ebisa Turi, Diriba Mulisa, Diriba Ayala, Getahun Fetensa, Belayneh Mengist, Gebeyehu Abera, Emiru Merdassa Atomssa, Dejene Seyoum, Tesfaye Shibiru, Ayantu Getahun |
Plos one |
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Medication Errors Among Hospitalized Adults in Medical Wards of Nekemte Specialized Hospital, West Ethiopia: A Prospective Observational Study |
Mohammed Gebre, Nigatu Addisu,Ayantu Getahun, Jenber Workye, Busha Gamachu, Ginenus Fekadu, Tesfa Tekle, Bizuneh Wakuma, Getahun Fetensa, Balisa Mosisa, Getu Bayisa |
Dove press, Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety |
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome among patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to treatment center of Wollega University Referral Hospital, Western Ethiopia |
Tadesse Tolossa, Emiru Merdassa Atomssa, Getahun Fetensa, Lami Bayisa, Diriba Ayala, Ebisa Turi, Bizuneh Wakuma, Diriba Mulisa, Dejene Seyoum, Ayantu Getahun, Tesfaye Shibiru, Ginenus Fekadu, Markos Desalegn, Haile Bikila |
Plos one |
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Survival status and predictors of neonatal mortality among neonates admitted to Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU) of Wollega University referral hospital (WURH) and Nekemte Specialized hospital, Western Ethiopia: A prospective cohort study |
Tadesse Tolossa, Bizuneh Wakuma, Belayneh Mengist, Getahun Fetensa, Diriba Mulisa, Diriba Ayala, Ilili Feyisa, Ginenus Fekadu, Dube Jara, Haile Bikila, Ayantu Getahun |
Plos one |
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