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Arba Minch University: Arba Minch, Southern Nations, ET

2017 to present | Researcher (Collaborative research and training center)
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Works (12)

Exploring barriers for trachomatous trichiasis surgery implementation in gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia

PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2021-09-15 | Journal article
Contributors: Chuchu Churko; Michael Marks; Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw; Zerihun Zerdo
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Evaluating Equity and Coverage in Mass Drug Administration for Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections among School-Age Children in the Hard-to-Reach Setting of Southern Ethiopia

Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics
2021-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw; Chernet Hailu; Tariku J Beyene
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Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Associated Factors Towards Trachoma Among People Living in Arba Minch Zuria District, Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Clinical Ophthalmology
2021-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Chuchu Churko; Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw; Zerihun Zerdo
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Coverage Validation Survey for Lymphatic Filariasis Treatment in Itang Special District of Gambella Regional State of Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Infection and Drug Resistance
2021-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Abinet Teshome; Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw; Chuchu Churko; Manaye Yihune; Yilma Chisha; Birhanu Getachew; Nebiyu Negussu Ayele; Fikre Seife; Tamiru Shibiru; Zerihun Zerdo
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Ivermectin Treatment Coverage Validation in Two Onchocerciasis Endemic Districts in Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study, 2019

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
2021-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Chuchu Churko; Manaye Yihune; Abinet Teshome; Yilma Chisha; Birhanu Getachew; Markos Sleshi; Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw; Tamiru Shibiru; Nebiyu Negussu Ayele; Fikre Seife et al.
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A Qualitative Study Exploring Barriers, Facilitators and Solutions to Equitable Coverage of Preventive Chemotherapy Towards the Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases in South Omo Zone, Nomadic Setting of Southern Ethiopia: Stakeholders’ Perspectives and Experiences

2021-01-25 | Other
Contributors: Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw; Chernet Hailu; Tariku J. Beyene
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Soil-transmitted helminth infections among pre-school aged children in Gamo Gofa zone, Southern Ethiopia: Prevalence, intensity and intervention status

PLOS ONE
2020-12-15 | Journal article
Contributors: Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw; Marcello Otake Sato; Tigist Gezmu; Teklu Wegayehu; Alemayehu Bekele; Zeleke Hailemariam; Nebiyu Masresha; Teshome Gebre
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Determinants of soil-transmitted helminth infections among pre-school-aged children in Gamo Gofa zone, Southern Ethiopia: A case-control study

PLOS ONE
2020-12-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw; Kebede Deribe; Teklu Wegayehu; Tigist Gezmu; Alemayehu Bekele; Zeleke Hailemariam; Teshome Gebre
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To what extent physical distancing and other COVID-19 preventive measures being implemented among people in Arba Minch town, Southern Ethiopia: exploring evidences for an urgent call for action?

2020-08-14 | Other
Contributors: Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw; Tsegaye Yohannes; Chuchu Churko; Alemayehu Bekele; Teklu Wegayehu
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Preventive chemotherapy coverage against soil-transmitted helminth infection among school age children: Implications from coverage validation survey in Ethiopia, 2019

PLOS ONE
2020-06-26 | Journal article
Contributors: Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw; Luzia Helena Carvalho; Zerihun Zerdo; Chuchu Churko; Fikre Seife; Manaye Yihune; Yilma Chisha; Abinet Teshome; Birhanu Getachew; Nebiyu Negussu
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Prevalence, intensity and control strategies of soil-transmitted helminth infections among pre-school age children after 10 years of preventive chemotherapy in Gamo Gofa zone, Southern Ethiopia: A call for action

2020-05-18 | Other
Contributors: Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw; Tigist Gezmu; Teklu Wegayehu; Alemayehu Bekele; Zeleke Hailemariam; Nebiyu Masresha; Teshome Gebre
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Preventive chemotherapy coverage against Soil-transmitted helminthiases among school age children in vertical versus integrated treatment approaches: Implications from coverage validation survey in Ethiopia

2020-03-23 | Other
Contributors: Mekuria Asfaw; Zerihun Zerdo; Chuchu Churko; Fikre Seife; Manaye Yihune; Yilma Chisha; Abinet Teshome; Birhanu Getachew; Nebiyu Negussu
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