Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the overall pooled prevalence of preterm birth and the effect of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) and multiple pregnancies on preterm birth in Ethiopia. Result A total of 9 studies with 27,119 participants were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of preterm birth among mothers who gave births in Ethiopia was found to be 13.32% (95% CI = 7.99, 18.660). Preterm birth was found to be higher among mothers who had pregnancy induced hypertension with odds ratio of 4.69 (95% CI = 2.32, 9.49) and multiple pregnancy with odds ratio of 2.40 (95% CI = 1.06, 5.45) as compared to the counterparts. In subgroup analysis by region, the prevalence of preterm birth was found to be 12.63% (95% CI = 3.26, 22) in Amhara and 10.18% (95% CI = 6.04, 14.32) in Oromia region. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13104-019-4128-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

Background Anemia is the leading public health problem among pregnant women worldwide. Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation is the strategy to control pregnancy induced anemia, but its adherence status was not well studied. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of IFA adherence and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Denbiya district health centers. Methods Cross -sectional study design was conducted in Denbiya district health centers from April 2 to May 27, 2016. A total of 395 study participants were enrolled in the study. Systematic random sampling was used to select study participants. Data were collected using the interviewer-administered technique. Adherence to IFA supplementation was assessed by the pills count method. A logistic regression model was used. Results The study revealed that the prevalence of good adherence towards IFA supplementation among Antenatal care (ANC) service users’ at Denbiya district health centers were found to be 28.01% [95% CI, 24.01, 35.9]. Attending secondary school and above [Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) = 3.44, 95% CI: 1.09, 10.92], having two ANC visits [AOR = 2.53, 95% CI: 1.34, 4.76] and three and above ANC visits [AOR = 4.14, 95% CI: 2.14, 8.01] were significantly associated with good adherence of IFA supplementation. To the contrary, husband education status; secondary school and above reduced the odds of good adherence by 77% compared to illiterates to IFA supplementation [AOR = 0.23, 95% CI: 0.07, 0.72]. Conclusion The prevalence of good adherence among pregnant women towards IFA supplementation was low. Mothers’ education and having two or more ANC visits were positively associated with good adherence towards IFA supplementation.

Objectives: The quality of life of people living with HIV( PLWHIV) has been improving due to the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy, which in turn results in an increased desire for childbearing. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of fertility desire among people on ART.Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 407 PLWHIV the University of Gondar comprehensive and specialized hospital from August 1 to 30, 2021. A systematically random sampling technique was used to select the study subjects. The data was entered using EPI INFO version 7.2.2.6, analyzed with Stata 14.0, and described using frequency tables and texts. A binary logistic regression model was fitted to identify determinants of fertility desire.Results: Of 390 participants included in the analysis, 64.87% were females. The mean age of the respondents was 32.79 years (SD±10.89). The overall prevalence of fertility desire among PLWHIV was 44.87% (95% CI: 39.98–49.86). Of these, 42.29% desired fertility because they thought that they could have an HIV-negative child due to ART. Being male (AOR = 2.93), being on WHO treatment stage I (AOR = 2.49), living with HIV for more than 10 years (AOR = 2.50), being on a first-line ART regimen (AOR = 2.44), and having no child (AOR = 2.94) were all associated with fertility desire.Conclusion: A considerable proportion of PLWHIV have a desire for childbearing. Hence, sexuality and reproductive health counseling measures should consider the fertility needs of PLWHIV.