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Hailu G, Wirtu D, Tesfaye T, Getachew M. Human papillomavirus vaccine uptake and associated factors among adolescent girls in high schools of Nekemte city, Western Ethiopia, 2020. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:560. [PMID: 37898731 PMCID: PMC10612278 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02702-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in adult women in the developing world including Ethiopia. To combat cervical cancer, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that girls aged 9-14 years have to take the human papillomavirus vaccine. However, there is a lack of information regarding the uptake of human papillomavirus vaccine in the study area. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine uptake and associated factors among adolescent girls in high schools of Nekemte City, Western Ethiopia, 2020. METHODS A cross-sectional study design was employed among adolescent girls attending grade 9 and age 15 enrolled at schools in Nekemte City from July 15-30, 2020. Six hundred twenty-six (626) randomly selected adolescent girls were interviewed. The data were entered into Epi Info 7 and analyzed by SPSS 25. Multivariable analysis was computed and a P-value < 0.05 was taken as a cut-off point to declare the statistically significant association. RESULT The uptake of the HPV vaccine was 61.2%, 95%CI (57.2%, 65%). The Place where adolescents grow up (AOR = 3.46, 95%CI [1.95,6.15]), having a mobile phone(AOR = 1.71, 95%CI [1.05, 2.79]), ever heard about HPV (AOR = 5.69, 95%CI [1.33, 24.27]), ever heard about HPV vaccine(AOR = 1.917, 95%CI [1.002, 3.667]), Ever had sexual intercourse (AOR = 3.04, 95% [1.49,6.20]) and Perceived risk of towards HPV(AOR = 4.63 [2.49, 8.63]) has shown statistically significant association with Uptake of the HPV vaccine. CONCLUSION Nearly two-thirds of the study participants had taken at least one dose of the HPV vaccine. It is better if health information on HPV is disseminated considering the available technology like mobile phones and reaching rural girls.
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- Genet Hailu
- Department of Public Health, Wollega University Institute of Health Science, P.O. Box 385, Nekemte, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Public Health, Wollega University Institute of Health Science, P.O. Box 385, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Wollega University Institute of Health Science, P.O. Box 385, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Wollega University Institute of Health Science, P.O. Box 385, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Hinkosa L, Deti M, Tesfaye T, Bekele D, Diriba A. Postabortion contraceptives uptake and its associated factors among clients visiting abortion care services in public hospitals in West Shewa Zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, 2021. SAGE Open Med 2023; 11:20503121231187735. [PMID: 37602273 PMCID: PMC10437695 DOI: 10.1177/20503121231187735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Background Postabortion contraception is the initiation and use of postabortion contraceptive methods immediately after an abortion. It is a critical approach for preventing unwanted pregnancy, alleviating its complications, and avoiding repeated abortions by promoting immediate postabortion contraceptives provision. Objective To assess the level of postabortion contraceptives uptake and its associated factors among clients visiting abortion care services in public hospitals in West Shewa Zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia. Methods and materials An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted in public hospitals in the West Shewa Zone from 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021, among 227 proportionally allocated clients based on the proportion of the client served in the previous 3 months of the study period. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using semi-structured and pretested questionnaire from women who received the abortion services. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression were used to assess the association of independent variables with postabortion contraceptive uptake. Findings with p-value of 0.05 at 95% confidence interval were considered as statistically significant. Results The overall postabortion contraception uptake among abortion service clients in public hospitals was 164 (74%) while about 42% of them used long-term contraceptive methods. Postabortion contraceptive uptake was significantly associated with media exposure to postabortion family planning information (adjusted odds ratio: 3.4 (95% confidence interval: 1.03-11.27)) and counseling on postabortion family planning (adjusted odds ratio: 20.48 (95% confidence interval: 5.02-83.64)). Conclusion Level of postabortion contraceptive method uptake in West Shewa was low as compared to the national target. Greater attention should be given on providing postabortion contraceptive counseling to increase the postabortion contraceptive uptake.
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- Leta Hinkosa
- Department of Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- West Shewa Zonal Health Department, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arsi University, Asella, Ethiopia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Meyer M, Bacha N, Tesfaye T, Alemayehu Y, Abera E, Hundie B, Woldeab G, Girma B, Gemechu A, Negash T, Mideksa T, Smith J, Jaleta M, Hodson D, Gilligan CA. Wheat rust epidemics damage Ethiopian wheat production: A decade of field disease surveillance reveals national-scale trends in past outbreaks. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0245697. [PMID: 33534869 PMCID: PMC7857641 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Wheat rusts are the key biological constraint to wheat production in Ethiopia-one of Africa's largest wheat producing countries. The fungal diseases cause economic losses and threaten livelihoods of smallholder farmers. While it is known that wheat rust epidemics have occurred in Ethiopia, to date no systematic long-term analysis of past outbreaks has been available. We present results from one of the most comprehensive surveillance campaigns of wheat rusts in Africa. More than 13,000 fields have been surveyed during the last 13 years. Using a combination of spatial data-analysis and visualization, statistical tools, and empirical modelling, we identify trends in the distribution of wheat stem rust (Sr), stripe rust (Yr) and leaf rust (Lr). Results show very high infection levels (mean incidence for Yr: 44%; Sr: 34%; Lr: 18%). These recurrent rust outbreaks lead to substantial economic losses, which we estimate to be of the order of 10s of millions of US-D annually. On the widely adopted wheat variety, Digalu, there is a marked increase in disease prevalence following the incursion of new rust races into Ethiopia, which indicates a pronounced boom-and-bust cycle of major gene resistance. Using spatial analyses, we identify hotspots of disease risk for all three rusts, show a linear correlation between altitude and disease prevalence, and find a pronounced north-south trend in stem rust prevalence. Temporal analyses show a sigmoidal increase in disease levels during the wheat season and strong inter-annual variations. While a simple logistic curve performs satisfactorily in predicting stem rust in some years, it cannot account for the complex outbreak patterns in other years and fails to predict the occurrence of stripe and leaf rust. The empirical insights into wheat rust epidemiology in Ethiopia presented here provide a basis for improving future surveillance and to inform the development of mechanistic models to predict disease spread.
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- M. Meyer
- Visual Data Analysis, Center For Earth System Research and Sustainability, Regional Computing Center, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
- Epidemiology and Modelling Group, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- * E-mail: (MM); (DH); (CAG)
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- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota, St Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Sinana, Ethiopia
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- Epidemiology and Modelling Group, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Texcoco, Mexico
- * E-mail: (MM); (DH); (CAG)
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- Epidemiology and Modelling Group, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- * E-mail: (MM); (DH); (CAG)
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Tadesse T, Tesfaye T, Alemu T, Haileselassie W. Healthcare Worker's Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Proper Face Mask Utilization, and Associated Factors in Police Health Facilities of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. J Multidiscip Healthc 2020; 13:1203-1213. [PMID: 33116565 PMCID: PMC7585795 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s277133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Face masks were considered as an effective method of preventing respiratory infections like coronavirus infection. Identifying knowledge, attitude, and practice of healthcare workers regarding face mask utilization is very important to identify gaps and intervene immediately to control the spread of the infection. Hence, the main aim of this study was to determine the health worker’s knowledge, attitude, and practice of proper face mask utilization and associated factors at police health faculties in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020. Methods Across-sectional, quantitative approach study was conducted from June to July 2020. The study covered 408 health professionals of all categories working in the different police health facilities found in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during the study period. Data were collected using a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire adopted from different studies after getting consent from the study participants. After the data were collected, it was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 23 computer software. A logistic regression model was used to measure the association between the predictor and outcome variables. Statistical significance was declared at p-value<0.05. Direction and strength of association were expressed using OR and 95% CI. Results The study showed that the overall knowledge, attitude, and practice of the healthcare provider towards proper face mask utilization were 98 (33.5%), 185 (45.3%), and 272 (33.3%) respectively. Factors associated with proper utilization of face mask were educational status (AOR = 10.4, 95% CI: 2.51, 43.32), police rank (AOR=0.2. CI: 0.05, 0.41), profession (AOR = 7.7, 95% CI: 2.63, 22.65), and knowledge about face mask use (AOR = 0.01, 95% CI: 0.003, 0.023). Conclusion In this study, the level of knowledge and attitude towards face mask utilization was relatively low, and the level of proper face mask utilization was quite low in comparison with some studies. Comprehensive training about a face mask that focuses on its proper use should be designed and given by the authorities to healthcare workers who are on the front-line in the fight against COVID-19.
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- Tirhas Tadesse
- Public Health Department, Yekatit12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Public Health Department, Ethiopian Police University College, Sendafa, Ethiopia
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- Public Health Department, Universal Medical and Business College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Kejela G, Wakgari A, Tesfaye T, Turi E, Adugna M, Alemu N, Jebessa L. Prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care follow up at Wollega University referral hospital, Western Ethiopia. Contracept Reprod Med 2020; 5:26. [PMID: 33062297 PMCID: PMC7547419 DOI: 10.1186/s40834-020-00130-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Even if anemia is a worldwide public health problem affecting numerous people in all age groups, particularly the burden of the problem is higher among pregnant women. Anemia is estimated to contribute to more than 115,000 maternal deaths and 591,000 prenatal deaths globally per year. Maternal mortality is the prime health indicator in any society. Therefore, determining the prevalence of anemia and assessing its associated factors among pregnant women might help for the intervention of the problem. Objective The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among pregnant women attending Antenatal Care (ANC) at Wollega University Referral Hospital, Western Ethiopia. Methods and materials Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted at antenatal care (ANC) departments of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and MCH at Wollega University Referral Hospital from July 15–22, 2019. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select the study unit. The data were collected using questionnaires, physical examination, and laboratory investigation. After collection, the data were entered using Epi Data version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 20 statistical software. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of anemia. Finally, the result was presented using text, tables, and charts. Results The overall prevalence of anemia using a cut off level of hemoglobin < 11 g/dl (< 33% Haematocrit) was 51 (17.8%). Out of all anemic pregnant women, 19 (37.25%) were mildly anemic, 24 (47%) were moderately anemic and 8 (15.68%) were severely anemic. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that Birth interval of less than 2 years (AOR = 2.56 CI [2.84–4.52]), history of malarial attack in the past 12 months (AOR = 2.585 CI [1.181–5.656]) and engaging into daily laborer occupation (AOR = 8.33 CI [2.724–25.497]) showed significant association with maternal anemia. Conclusions The prevalence of anemia among pregnant women in this study is high. Having a birth interval of < 2 years, having a history of malarial attack in the past 12 months, and being engaged in daily laborer occupation were factors associated with anemia among pregnant women. Thus, contraceptive methods and information to space children, information, and services to prevent malaria and economically empowering women is needed to prevent anemia among pregnant women in the study area.
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- Gemechu Kejela
- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Shimels T, Abebaw M, Bilal AI, Tesfaye T. Treatment Pattern and Factors Associated with Blood Pressure and Fasting Plasma Glucose Control among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Police Referral Hospital in Ethiopia. Ethiop J Health Sci 2018; 28:461-472. [PMID: 30607059 PMCID: PMC6308733 DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v28i4.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of T2DM in Ethiopia is on the rise according to certain studies. Appropriate management approaches are required to achieve desired goals of therapy in the clinical setup. This study was conducted to assess the treatment pattern and the factors associated with BP and FPG control among patients with T2DM in Federal Police Referral Hospital. METHOD An institution based cross sectional study was conducted from 15th October 2016 to 15th January 2017. A Systematic random sampling technique was employed in selecting the study participants. Data was collected using semi-structured interview and visiting medication records. SPSS version 20 was used for data analysis. RESULTS Out of a total of 414 participants who fulfilled the inclusion criteria, 361 were successfully interviewed and considered for further analysis. Target BP level was achieved in 206(57.1%) of the patients, whereas the proportion of hypertensive diabetics who attained the recommended BP target was 19.4% (n=40). Of the 361 participants who were checked about their current FPG level, only 142(39.3%) were found to be <130mg/dl. However, 87(24.1%) participants were found to control both BP and FPG levels. Gender, military status, comorbidity, type of therapy and dietary adherence showed a statistically significant association with outcome variables. CONCLUSION The proportion of participants with T2DM who achieved target BP, FPG or both was suboptimal. A comprehensive approach that involves targeted education on self-management strategies, individualized treatment plans, and continuous evaluation of treatment outcomes should be practiced.
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- Tariku Shimels
- Medical Logistics and Pharmacy Service Coordination, Ethiopian Federal Police Commission Health Service Directorate, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University
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- Police Health Professionals Training Institute, Ethiopian Police University College, Ethiopia
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Tesfaye T, Shikur B, Shimels T, Firdu N. Prevalence and factors associated with diabetes mellitus and impaired fasting glucose level among members of federal police commission residing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. BMC Endocr Disord 2016; 16:68. [PMID: 27894278 PMCID: PMC5126814 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-016-0150-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2016] [Accepted: 11/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of diabetes mellitus and factors associated with it, nowadays, are increasing in alarming rates among different occupational groups. Of these occupational groups are Police officers that, often, are exposed to unique life styles and stressful situations which may lead to diabetes mellitus and other cardiovascular diseases. Due to this reason, the present study was conducted to assess the prevalence and factors associated with diabetes mellitus and impaired fasting glucose level among members of federal police commission residing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. METHODS A cross-sectional study design was conducted from April to May 2015. Multistage and systematic random sampling techniques were employed to select the study participants. The study population was federal police commission members living in Addis Ababa and served for at least a year. The data were collected using structured questionnaire, physical examinations and blood samples, based on the WHO stepwise approach. Data were entered in to SPSS version 20.0 and descriptive statistics and logistics regression were used for analysis. RESULTS Out of the 1003 eligible subjects, 936 (93.3%) police officers have participated in this study. The prevalence of overall impaired glucose homeostasis (IGH) was 120 (13%) of which 47 (5%) were diabetes and 73 (8%) were impaired fasting glucose. Whereas police rank, history of first degree relative who suffered from diabetes, hypertension and waist hip ratio showed a statistical significance with prevalence of diabetes mellitus, age, family history, hypertension, BMI and waist hip ratio were found to be associated with impaired fasting glucose. CONCLUSION The study identified a high prevalence of IGH among the police officers. A priority should be given on preventive strategies of diabetes mellitus, as that of communicable diseases, by Federal Police Commission Health Service Directorate, Federal Ministry of Health and other concerned partners.
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- Tariku Tesfaye
- Ethiopian Police University College, Police Health Professionals Training Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Addis Ababa University, School of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Federal Police Commission Health Service Directorate, Medical Logistics and Pharmaceutical Service Coordination, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Addis Ababa University, School of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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