Obiageli Okafor, Nathalie Roos, Abdulfetah Abdulkadir Abdosh, Olubukola Adesina, Zaynab Alaoui, William Arriaga Romero, Bouchra Assarag, Olufemi Aworinde, Luc de Bernis, Rigoberto Castro, Hassan Chrifi, Louise Tina Day, Rahel Demissew, María Guadalupe Flores Aceituno, Luis Gadama, Biruck Gashawbeza, Sourou Goufodji Keke, Philip Govule, George Gwako, Kapila Jayaratne, Evelyne Béwendin Komboigo, Bredy Lara, Mugove Gerald Madziyire, […]
Continue ReadingAvailability of facility resources and services and infection related maternal outcomes in the WHO Global Maternal
Vanessa Brizuela, Cristina Cuesta, Gino Bartolelli, Abdulfetah Abdulkadir Abdosh, Sabina Abou Malham, Bouchra Assarag, Rigoberto Castro Banegas, Virginia Díaz, Faysal El-Kak, Mohamed El Sheikh, Aquilino M Pérez, João Paulo Souza, Mercedes Bonet, Edgardo Abalos, on behalf of the WHO GLOSS Research Group* SummaryBackground Infections are among the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity. The […]
Continue ReadingThe Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Programs and perspectives on adaptive ways of training in Ethiopia
Wondimu Gudu, Mekitie Wondafrash, Delayehu Bekele, Balkachew Nigatu, Malede Birrara, Mekdes Daba Feyessa Abstract Background: The impact of Covid-19 on healthcare system and trainings has been tremendous and unpredictable. In addition to service re-organization, teaching institutions will have to devise adaptive mechanisms to cope up with the disruption in medical education and residency training. Objectives: to assess the effect of […]
Continue ReadingWe Asked the Experts: The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations for Content and Implementation Adaptations
Nikhil Panda, James C. Etheridge, Takshveer Singh, Yves Sonnay, George Molina, Barbara K. Burian, Nina Capo-Chichi, Christy E. Cauley, David A. H. de Beer, Miliard Derbew, Roger D. Dias, Mary C. Fearon, Mekdes Daba Feyssa, Kathryn Hagen, Manoj Kumar, Tihitena Negussie Mammo, Edward R. Mariano, Alan Merry, Barbara Mushayandebvu, Mary T. Nabukenya, Milind Shah, Lisa […]
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 Death Reporting Inconsistencies and Working Lessons for Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Opinion
Garumma Tolu Feyissa, Lemi Belay Tolu and Alex Ezeh Click here to access the full article
Continue ReadingGUIDELINES AND BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS ON CONTRACEPTION AND SAFE ABORTION CARE SERVICE PROVISION AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC: SCOPING REVIEW
Mariamawit Asfaw, Lemi Belay Tolu, Tadesse Urgie, Balkachew Nigatu, Delayehu Bekele, Matiyas Asrat Shiferaw Abstract Introduction: Policy makers and health professionals prefer to use summarized evidence of practice recommendations. The aim of this scoping review is therefore to identify available practice recommendations on contraception and safe abortion care service provision during the COVID-19 pandemics. Methods: We searched […]
Continue ReadingGuidelines and best practice recommendations on reproductive health services provision amid COVID-19 pandemic: scoping review
Lemi Belay Tolu1 , Garumma Tolu Feyissa and Wondimu Gudu Jeldu Abstract Background: Policymakers and health professionals prefer to use summarized evidence of practice recommendations. The aim of this scoping review is therefore to identify available guidelines, consensus statements, the standard of practice, and practice recommendations on reproductive health service provision during the COVID-19 pandemics. […]
Continue ReadingPost-abortion contraceptive adoption in Ethiopia
Abel Teshome | Mekitie Wondafrash | Biruck Gashawbeza | Balkachew Nigatu | Matiyas Asrat | Sarah D. Compton Abstract Objective: To assess the effect of couple counseling on modern contraception adoption among women receiving abortions. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2019 and May 2020 at the abortion clinic of Saint Paul’s Hospital […]
Continue ReadingAnalysis of cesarean section rates using Robson ten group classification system in a tertiary teaching hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Ferid A. Abubeker, Biruck Gashawbeza, Thomas Mekuria Gebre, Mekitie Wondafrash, Alula M. Teklu, Demis Degu and Delayehu Bekele Abstract Background Cesarean section (CS) is an important indicator of access to, and quality of maternal health services. The World Health Organization recommends the Robson ten group classification system as a global standard for assessing, monitoring and […]
Continue ReadingManagement of Nonpuerperal Uterine Inversion Using a Combined Vaginal and Abdominal Approach
Ferid A. Abubeker, Mulugeta Misgina, Ahmed Ebabu, Eyerusalem Fekade, and Biruck Gashawbeza Abstract Introduction. Nonpuerperal uterine inversion is an extremely rare clinical condition. As such, some cases will have to be managed without prior experience. Clinicians must have a high index of suspicion to make the diagnosis and a clear understanding of the principles of recommended surgical techniques. Here, we […]
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