BackgroundTraumatic injuries continue to be an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the developing world. Despite the high burden of injury in Ethiopia, the occurrence and health impact have not received due attention. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and outcome of injury among patients visiting the Emergency Department (ED) of Yirgalem General Hospital, southern Ethiopia.MethodsA facility-based prospective cross sectional study was conducted from March, 27 – April, 30/2017. The final calculated sample size was 353 and all eligible trauma patients who visited the ED of Yirgalem General Hospital during the study period were included in the study. Data was collected using a checklist which was adapted from the WHO injury surveillance guideline. The data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 19.ResultsA total of 346 patients, who visited the ED during the study period, participated in the study and of them, 171 (49.4%) were injury cases. Unintentional injuries accounted 123 (71.9%) of the total injuries and the age group ≤24 years (48.2%) was the most commonly affected age group. More than half (51.4%) of unintentional injury cases were due to Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) and 48 (28%) of the cases were attributed to interpersonal violence (assault). The majority of patients, 97 (56.7%), had a minor or superficial injury (like bruises and minor cuts), 44 (25.7%) had a moderate injury and 16 (9.3%) had severe type of injury requiring intensive medical/surgical management; and RTIs accounted for 11 (68%) of all severe injuries.ConclusionThe prevalence of injury was considerably high in Yirgalem General Hospital. Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) accounted for the majority of severe injury cases; therefore, appropriate prevention strategies should be strengthened and implemented against RTIs. We also suggest that children and young adults should be educated in schools and work environments to prevent injuries/accidents.

Objective: Respiratory diseases are one of the main morbidities worldwide, especially in developing countries due to a lack of occupational safety and health measures. Therefore, this study aims to assess the prevalence and risk factors of chronic respiratory symptoms among street sweepers in Dessie and Kombolcha town, Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used from 15 February to 16 March 2019 Gregorian calendar, among 392 participants. An interviewer-based questionnaire was used. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used, and variables with p value less than 0.05 in the final model were taken as associated factors. Results: The prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms among street sweepers was 178 (45.4%) with the prevalence of cough 67 (16.54%), phlegm 60 (15.4%), wheezing 127 (32.3%), breathlessness 83 (21.3%), and chest pain 55 (14.3%). Respiratory symptoms were associated with not using face mask ( p < 0.001, adjusted odds ratio = 0.31, 95% confidence interval: 0.17–0.57), monthly income ( p = 0.013, adjusted odds ratio = 2.1, 95% confidence interval: 1.1–3.8), work experience ( p < 0.001, adjusted odds ratio = 3.6, 95% confidence interval: 2.1–6.2), previous sinusitis ( p < 0.001, adjusted odds ratio = 8.0, 95% confidence interval: 2.8–22), and educational status ( p < 0.001, adjusted odds ratio = 8.6, 95% confidence interval: 3.0–24.4). Conclusion: Respiratory symptoms were prevalent among street sweepers in Dessie and Kombolcha towns, Northeast Ethiopia. The non-use of respiratory equipment, educational status, working experience, and past sinusitis was identified factors.

Background Prolonged second stage of labor is a clinical dilemma in which controversy exists on whether extending labor in nulliparous women with epidural anesthesia decreases the incidence of cesarean delivery without increasing maternal or neonatal risks. This stage become prolonged often resulting to maternal and neonatal complications. Objective To determine the determinant of prolonged second stage among mothers who give birth in Dire Dawa city, Eastern, Ethiopia, NOV, 2021. Methods A Facility based unmatched Case control study was conducted among mothers who gave birth in health facilities in Dire Dawa city from NOV. 2021 to MAR. 2022. A total of 388 mothers who came for delivery care services in randomly selected health facility was included in the study. Data were collected using face to face interview, document review, and anthropometric measurement techniques. The data were entered into EPI INFO version 7.1 and exported to SPSS version 23 for analysis. Result A total of 388 women were included in the study, According to this finding factors shows an association for prolong second stage of labor were not perform physical exercise were AOR = 4.9 (2.1–11.3), nulliparous AOR = 2.6 (1.6–4.2), Inadequate uterine contraction AOR = 2.8 (1.7–4.5). Birth weight of ≥ 4000 gram AOR = 2.6(1.5–4.6)