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Lecturer, Researcher
Ethiopia

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Employment (1)

Debre Markos University: Debre Mark’os, ET

Assistant professor of Epidemiology (Public Health)
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Education and qualifications (3)

Debre Markos University: Debre Mark’os, Amhara, ET

2016-09-04 to 2018-07-23 | Master of Public Health (Public Health)
Education
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Debre Markos University: Debre Mark’os, Amhara, ET

2012-10-04 to 2017-07-07 | Bachelor of Science in public Health (Public Health)
Education
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Bahir Dar Health Science College: Bahir Dar, Amhara, ET

2006-09-01 to 2008-07-18 | Medical Laboratory Technician (Medical Laboratory Science)
Education
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Funding (2)

Incidence and predictors of pathologic jaundice among Neonates within 24 hours at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Prospective cohort study

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Debre Markos University (Debre Mark’os, Amhara, ET)
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Incidence and predictors of pregnancy induced hypertension among pregnant women having antenatal follow-up at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Prospective cohort study

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Debre Markos University (Debre Mark’os, Amhara, ET)
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Works (50)

Prevalence and determinants of low birth weight in Ethiopia: A multilevel meta-analysis and systematic review

Public Health
2025-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0033-3506
Contributors: Samuel; Lake Kumlachew; Adane Tesfaye; Molla Azmeraw; Eyerus Tesfaw; Animut Takele Telayneh; Adane Adugna; Friehiwot Molla; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Kalkidan Worku Mitiku
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Technical efficiency of public hospitals in east Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Health Services Research
2025-01-06 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1472-6963
Contributors: Anteneh; Bekalu Endalew; Aysheshim Belaineh Haimanot; Tigabu Kidie Tesfie; Elyas Melaku Mazengia; Mulat Belay Simegn; Werkneh Melkie Tilahun; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Lakew Asmare; Habtamu Geremew et al.
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Healthcare professionals perceptions towards the determinants of effective emergency health care services in public health centres of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

African Journal of Emergency Medicine
2024-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2211-419X
Contributors: Genanew Getahun; Abraham Shewamare; Wondimu Ayele Andabob; Ewnetu Mulugeta Duressa; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu
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Onset and predictors of first-line antiretroviral therapy treatment failure among children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Pediatrics
2024-12-27 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1471-2431
Contributors: Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Getamesay Molla Bekele; Bekalu Endalew; Simegn Alemu; Cheru Tesema Lashargie; Dereje Ayalew Birhanu; Assefa Mulualem; Selamawit Shita Jemberie
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Child developmental delay and its associated factors among children aged 12–59 months in Dembecha district, Northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Public Health
2024-12-20 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2296-2565
Contributors: Adugna Kerebh; Melese Linger Endalifer; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Animut Takele Telayneh; Lake Kumlachew Abate; Zemene Adissie; Ayenew Negesse; Alehegn Aderaw Alamneh
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Opportunistic infections among schoolchildren who were on antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Pediatrics
2024-11-22 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2296-2360
Contributors: Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Animut Takele Telayneh; Abere Kassie; Eniyew Tegegne; Selamawit Shita Jemberie
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Growth monitoring and promotion service utilization and its associated factors among children less than two years in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLOS ONE
2024-11-19 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1932-6203
Contributors: Mulat Belay Simegn; Werkneh Melkie Tilahun; Elyas Melaku Mazengia; Aysheshim Belaineh Haimanot; Anteneh Lamesgen Mneneh; Muluye Gebrie Mengie; Bekalu Endalew; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Tigabu Kidie Tesfie; Lakew Asmare et al.
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Recovery rate and predictors among children aged 6–59 months with severe acute malnutrition in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study

Frontiers in Pediatrics
2024-10-25 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2296-2360
Contributors: Genanew Kassie Getahun; Wondimu Ayele Andabo; Abraham Shewamare; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Time to major adverse drug reactions and its predictors among children on antiretroviral treatment at northwest Amhara selected public hospitals northwest; Ethiopia, 2023

PLOS ONE
2024-10-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1932-6203
Contributors: Bantegizie Senay Tsega; Abebe Habtamu; Moges Wubie; Animut Takele Telayneh; Bekalu Endalew; Samuel Derbie Habtegiorgis; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Worku Misganaw Kebede; Keralem Bishaw
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Spatial distribution of inadequate meal frequency and its associated factors among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia: Multilevel and spatial analysis

PLOS ONE
2024-07-10 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1932-6203
Contributors: Tigabu Kidie Tesfie; Bekalu Endalew; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Aysheshim Belaineh Haimanot; Anteneh Lamesgen Mneneh; Muluye Gebrie Mengie; Elyas Melaku Mazengia; Mulat Belay Simegn; Muluken Chanie Agimas; Nebiyu Mekonnen Derseh et al.
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Molecular detection of rifampicin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis by polymerase chain reaction in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Medicine
2024-06-07 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2296-858X
Contributors: Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Getamesay Molla Bekele; Selamawit Shita Jemberie
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Unplanned Re-Laparatomy after Non-Trauma Emergency Laparatomy in Resource-Limited Settings, 2023: A Retrospective Chart Review

Ethiopian Journal of health sciences
2024-05-17 | Journal article
Contributors: Molla Yigzaw Birhanu
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Mortality of acute poisoning and its predictors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Heliyon
2024-04 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2405-8440
Contributors: Animut Takele Telayneh; Samuel Derbie Habtegiorgis; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Bickes Wube Sume; Temesgen Ayenew; Getnet Gedif; Bekalu Endalew; Dejenu Tsegaye; Getasew Yirdaw; Kalkidan Worku Mitiku et al.
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Perioperative mortality rate and its predictors after emergency laparatomy at Debre Markos comprehensive specialized hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: 2023: retrospective follow-up study

BMC Surgery
2024-04-16 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1471-2482
Contributors: Megbar Dessalegn; Ayenew Negesse; Tilahun Deresse; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Eskeziyaw Agedew; Gedefaw Dires
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Anxiety and depression among cancer patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Psychiatry
2024-02-22 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1664-0640
Contributors: Habtamu Geremew; Samuel Abdisa; Elyas Melaku Mazengia; Werkneh Melkie Tilahun; Aysheshim Belaineh Haimanot; Tigabu Kidie Tesfie; Anteneh Lamesgen Mneneh; Muluye Gebrie Mengie; Bekalu Endalew; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu et al.
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Assessing the health consequences of northern Ethiopian armed conflict, 2022

Journal of Public Health Policy
2024-02-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0197-5897
Part of ISSN: 1745-655X
Contributors: Mulugeta Wodaje Arage; Henok Kumsa; Mulu Shiferaw Asfaw; Abebe Tarekegn Kassaw; Ephrem Mebratu; Abayneh Tunta; Woldeteklehymanot Kassahun; Amanuel Adissu; Molla Yigzaw; Tilahun Hailu et al.
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

National estimate and associated factors of myopia among schoolchildren in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Optometry
2024-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Getamesay Molla Bekele; Cheru Tesema Leshargie; Selamawit Shita Jemberie
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Incidence and predictors of loss to follow-up among Ethiopian children on antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Public Health
2024-01-13 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1471-2458
Contributors: Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Getamesay Molla Bekele; Getasew Yirdaw; Bekele Simegn Demissie; Genanaw Kassie Getahun; Selamawit Shita Jemberie
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Exploring the health consequences of armed conflict: the perspective of Northeast Ethiopia, 2022: a qualitative study

BMC Public Health
2023-10-24 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1471-2458
Contributors: Mulugeta Wodaje Arage; Henok Kumsa; Mulu Shiferaw Asfaw; Abebe Tarekegn Kassaw; Ephrem Mebratu Dagnew; Abayneh Tunta; Woldeteklehymanot Kassahun; Amanuel Addisu; Molla Yigzaw; Tilahun Hailu et al.
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Mortality rate and predictors of COVID-19 inpatients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Medicine
2023-10-20 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2296-858X
Contributors: Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Selamawit Shita Jemberie
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Pre-labor rupture of membranes and associated factors among pregnant women admitted to the maternity ward, Northwest Ethiopia

PLOS Global Public Health
2023-03-08 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2767-3375
Contributors: Animut Takele Telayneh; Daniel Ketema; Belayneh Mengist; Lieltework Yismaw; Yibelu Bazezew; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Samuel Derbie Habtegiorgis
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Married women pre-marital HIV testing status in Ethiopia: Individual and community level factor analysis

Frontiers in Medicine
2023-03-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2296-858X
Contributors: Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Daniel Bekele Ketema; Melaku Desta; Samuel Derbie Habtegiorgis; Belayneh Mengist; Alehegn Aderaw Alamneh; Ayenew Negesse Abeje; Eniyew Tegegne; Aytenew Geremew Mengist; Migbar Dessalegn et al.
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Birth asphyxia related mortality in Northwest Ethiopia: A multi-centre cohort study

PLOS ONE
2023-02-24 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1932-6203
Contributors: Daniel Ketema; Fantu Mamo Aragaw; Fasil Wagnew; Misganaw Mekonnen; Abeba Mengist; Alehegn Alamneh; Yihalem Abebe Belay; Getiye Dejenu Kibret; Cheru Tesema Leshargie; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu et al.
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Prevalence of undernutrition and its associated factors among older adults using Mini Nutritional Assessment tool in Womberma district, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region, North West Ethiopia, 2020

PLOS ONE
2023-02-24 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1932-6203
Contributors: Amsalu Dereje Tadesse; Tsige Gebre; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Eskeziaw Agedew; Belete Yimer; Ayenew Negesse Abejie
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Tinea capitis among schoolchildren in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta analysis

PLOS ONE
2023-02-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Felix Bongomin; Habtamu Temesgen; Daniel Bekele ketema; Melaku Desta; Temesgen Getaneh; Getamesay Molla Bekele; Balew Zeleke; Selamawit Shita Jemberie
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Quality disparity in terms of clients’ satisfaction with selected exempted health care services provided in Ethiopia: Meta-analysis

Health Policy OPEN
2022-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2590-2296
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Spatial exploration of non-resilience to food insecurity, its association with COVID-19 and household coping strategies in East Gojjam districts, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020

Scientific Reports
2022-09-15 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2045-2322
Contributors: Molla Yigzaw Birhanu
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Practice and associated factors of Glasgow Coma Scale assessment among nurses working in adult intensive care units of federally administered hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Nursing Practice Today
2022-08-09 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2383-1162
Part of ISSN: 2383-1154
Contributors: Molla Yigzaw Birhanu
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Ethiopian women's breast cancer self-examination practices and associated factors. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cancer Epidemiology
2022-06 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1877-7821
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Magnitude and associated factors of urinary tract infections among adults living with HIV in Ethiopia. Systematic review and meta-analysis

PLOS ONE
2022-04-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1932-6203
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu
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Antihypertensive medications adherence and associated uncontrolled blood pressure among hypertensive patients in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis

International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
2022-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2214-1391
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Prevalence and associated factors of anemia among adolescent girls in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLOS ONE
2022-03-24 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1932-6203
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Maternity Continuum Care Completion and Its Associated Factors in Northwest Ethiopia

Journal of Pregnancy
2022-02-17 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 2090-2735
Part of ISSN: 2090-2727
Contributors: Daniel Tsega; Melaku Admas; Asmare Talie; Tesfa Birlew; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Simegn Alemu; Belayneh Mengist
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Retinopathy among Adult Diabetics and Its Predictors in Northwest Ethiopia

Journal of Diabetes Research
2022-02-15 | Journal article
Contributors: Mulualem Birhan Takele; Dube Jara Boneya; Hailemariam Abiy Alemu; Tesfa Birlew Tsegaye; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Simegn Alemu; Tsige Gebre Anto; Ferdinando Carlo Sasso
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Cervical cancer screening utilization and predictors among eligible women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLOS ONE
2021-11-04 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1932-6203
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Modern Contraceptive Use and Associated Factors During Extended Postpartum Period Among Women Who Gave Birth in the Last 12 Months at Northwest Ethiopia

International Journal of General Medicine
2021-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Mekonnen Getaneh; Dube Jara; Atsede Alle; Amit Arora; Tesfa Birlew Tsegaye; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu
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The Survival Status and Predictors of Mortality Among Stroke Patients at North West Ethiopia

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy
2021-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Nigusie Walelgn; Gebre Yitayih Abyu; Yeshaneh Seyoum; Samuel Derbie Habtegiorgis; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu
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Treatment Interruption Among Drug-Susceptible Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Southern Ethiopia

Patient Preference and Adherence
2021-05 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 1177-889X
Contributors: Moges Getie Workie; Moges Wubie Aycheh; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Tesfa Birlew
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Effects of intestinal parasite infection on hematological profiles of pregnant women attending antenatal care at Debre Markos Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Institution based prospective cohort study

PLOS ONE
2021-05-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Gebreselassie Demeke; Frank T. Spradley; Getachew Mengistu; Abtie Abebaw; Milkiyas Toru; Molla Yigzaw; Aster Shiferaw; Hylemariam Mihiretie Mengist; Tebelay Dilnessa
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Maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity of uterine rupture and its association with prolonged duration of operation in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLOS ONE
2021-04-22 | Journal article
Contributors: Melaku Desta; Simone Garzon; Getachew Mullu Kassa; Temesgen Getaneh; Yewbmirt Sharew; Addisu Alehegn Alemu; Molla Yigzaw Birhanu; Tebikew Yeneabat; Yoseph Merkeb Alamneh; Haile Amha
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Rate and Predictors of Mortality Among Adults on Antiretroviral Therapy at Debre Markos Referral Hospital, North West Ethiopia

2021-03-02 | Journal article
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Availability of adequately iodized salt at the household level in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLOS ONE
2021-02 | Journal article
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Rate and Predictors of Neonatal Jaundice in Northwest Ethiopia: Prospective Cohort Study

2021-02-04 | Journal article
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu

Full vaccination coverage among children aged 12-23 months in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Public Health
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85085381935

Part of ISSN: 14712458
Contributors: Ketema, D.B.; Assemie, M.A.; Alamneh, A.A.; Alene, M.; Chane, K.Y.; Alamneh, Y.M.; Birhanu, M.Y.; Alebel, A.
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Incidence and predictors of loss to follow-up among HIV-positive adults in northwest Ethiopia: A retrospective cohort study

Tropical Medicine and Health
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85091654419

Part of ISSN: 13494147 13488945
Contributors: Birhanu, M.Y.; Leshargie, C.T.; Alebel, A.; Wagnew, F.; Siferih, M.; Gebre, T.; Kibret, G.D.
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu via Scopus - Elsevier

Incidence and predictors of pre-eclampsia among pregnant women attending antenatal care at debre markos referral hospital, north west ethiopia: Prospective cohort study

International Journal of Women's Health
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85096094773

Part of ISSN: 11791411
Contributors: Birhanu, M.Y.; Temesgen, H.; Demeke, G.; Assemie, M.A.; Alamneh, A.A.; Desta, M.; Toru, M.; Ketema, D.B.; Leshargie, C.T.
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The impact of peer pressure on cigarette smoking among high school and university students in Ethiopia: A systemic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85073166317

Part of ISSN: 19326203
Contributors: Leshargie, C.T.; Alebel, A.; Kibret, G.D.; Birhanu, M.Y.; Mulugeta, H.; Malloy, P.; Wagnew, F.; Ewunetie, A.A.; Ketema, D.B.; Aderaw, A. et al.
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu via Scopus - Elsevier

Household latrine utilization and its association with educational status of household heads in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Public Health
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85050271672

Part of ISSN: 14712458
Contributors: Leshargie, C.T.; Alebel, A.; Negesse, A.; Mengistu, G.; Wondemagegn, A.T.; Mulugeta, H.; Tesfaye, B.; Alamirew, N.M.; Wagnew, F.; Belay, Y.A. et al.
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu via Scopus - Elsevier

Intimate partner violence and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Reproductive Health
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85057589159

Part of ISSN: 17424755
Contributors: Alebel, A.; Kibret, G.D.; Wagnew, F.; Tesema, C.; Ferede, A.; Petrucka, P.; Bobo, F.T.; Birhanu, M.Y.; Tadesse, A.A.; Eshetie, S.
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu via Scopus - Elsevier

Prelacteal feeding and associated factors in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis.

International Breastfeeding Journal
2018-11-28 | Journal article
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu