Prevalence of food insecurity amid COVID-19 lockdowns and sociodemographic indicators of household vulnerability in Harar and Kersa, Ethiopia by Jonathan A. Muir, Merga Dheresa, Zachary J. Madewell, Tamirat Getachew, Gamachis Daraje, Gezahegn Mengesha, Cynthia G. Whitney, Nega Assefa, Solveig A. Cunningham

“…The study is set in two communities in Eastern Ethiopia, one rural (Kersa) and one urban (Harar), and included a random sample of 880 households. …”
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A quantitative framework for analysing long term spatial clustering and vegetation fragmentation in an urban landscape using multi-temporal landsat data by Pedzisai Kowe, Onisimo Mutanga, John Odindi, Timothy Dube

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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice towards disposal of unused and expired pharmaceuticals among community in Harar city, Eastern Ethiopia by Yohanes Ayele, Mulu Mamu

“…Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 695 residents in kebele(ward) 16 of Jinela woreda(district), Harar city from February 27–April 27. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select individual households. …”
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The Nexus between Residential Density, Travel Behavior and Traffic Congestion in Developing Metropolitans: A Case Study of Harare, Zimbabwe by James Kanyepe

“…This study used data from a sample of 384 households in the Harare metropolitan province of Zimbabwe. Structural equation modelling was used to test the research hypotheses. …”
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Rethinking the boundaries of self-Other and the logics of de/coloniality in Harare North and One Foreigner’s Ordeal: a decolonial perspective by Esther Mavengano

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Determinants of premature rupture of membrane among pregnant women in Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia: A case-control study by Addisu Getnet, Lemessa Oljira, Nega Assefa, Getahun Tiruye, Zerihun Figa

“…This study aimed to identify determinants of premature rupture of membrane among pregnant women in Harar Town, Eastern Ethiopia. Method: ology; Hospital-based unmatched case control study was conducted on 115 cases and 230 controls from 15th May to 15th July 2021. …”
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Determination of Tetracycline Residues in Kidney and Muscle of Beef Cattle Slaughtered in Dire Dawa and Harar Municipal Abattoirs, Eastern Ethiopia by Nuredin Mohammed, Dechasa Adare Mengistu, Abdallahi Abdurehman, Dinaol Belina, Shimelis Mengistu

“…Among the samples collected from Harar, the concentration of oxytetracycline residues ranged from 16 to 433 µg/kg and 6 to 435 µg/kg for kidney and muscle samples, respectively, at Harar slaughterhouses. …”
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Business Model Innovations (BMI) by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) during Covid 19 Pandemic. Case of Harare, Zimbabwe by Nyasha Adlety Nyamadzawo, Charles Chitumba, Witness Tigere Ukama

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Estimation and Web-GIS geovisualisation of a suitable solid waste disposal site: Case study of New City, Harare by Diana Dahwa, Aldridge Nyasha Mazhindu, Kudzai Chirango Chirenje

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Rethinking the boundaries of self-Other and the logics of de/coloniality in Harare North and One Foreigner’s Ordeal: a decolonial perspective by Esther Mavengano

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Antibiotic utilization pattern in treatment of acute diarrheal diseases: the case of Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Harar, Ethiopia by Beyene Dereje, Shegaye Yibabie, Zenebe Keno, Alemayehu Megersa

“…Hence, the purpose of this study was to examine the pattern of antibiotic use for the acute diarrheal diseases at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Harar, Ethiopia. Methods A retrospective, institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the antibiotic utilization pattern for the treatment of acute diarrheal diseases from September 1 to September 30, 2022. …”
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Health status of street children and reasons for being forced to live on the streets in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia. Using mixed methods. by Degu Abate, Addis Eyeberu, Dechasa Adare, Belay Negash, Addisu Alemu, Temam Beshir, Alemayehu Deressa Wayessa, Adera Debella, Nebiyu Bahiru, Helina Heluf, Mohammed Abdurke Kure, Ahmedmenewer Abdu, Amanuel Oljira Dulo, Habtamu Bekele, Kefelegn Bayu, Saron Bogale, Genanaw Atnafe, Tewodros Assefa, Rabuma Belete, Mohammed Muzeyin, Haftu Asmerom, Mesay Arkew, Anumein Mohammed, Henock Asfaw, Barkot Taddesse, Daniel Alemu, Dawit Yihun, Shambel Nigussie, Jemal Yusuf Kebira, Siraj Aliyi Adem, Gebisa Dirirsa, Saba Hailu, Abduro Godana, Galana Mamo, Deribe Bekele, Yadeta Dessie

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Self-Medication and Contributing Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Public Hospitals of Harar Town, Ethiopia by Abera Jambo, Getnet Mengistu, Mekonnen Sisay, Firehiwot Amare, Dumessa Edessa

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Prevalence and risk factors for diabetic foot complications among people living with diabetes in Harare, Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional study by Oppah Kuguyo, Doreen Macherera Mukona, Vasco Chikwasha, Lovemore Gwanzura, Joconiah Chirenda, Alice Matimba

“…This study aimed to determine the prevalence of DF and associated risk factors for PLWD in Harare, Zimbabwe. Methods This was a cross-sectional study, employing a quantitative approach. …”
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Resource allocation and supplier relationship management towards the performance of the manufacturing industry: Evidence from the paint manufacturing firms in Harare, Zimbabwe by Emmanuel T. Denhere, Lovemore Chikazhe, James Kanyepe

“…Using a simple random sampling method, data were collected from 116 employees involved in the procurement process from 30 paint manufacturing firms in Harare. A questionnaire with Likert-type questions was distributed electronically to collect the data. …”
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A Feasibility Study of Biogas Technology to Solving Peri-urban Sanitation Problems in Developing Countries. A Case for Harare, Zimbabwe by G Sibanda, D Musademba, H.C. Chihobo, L Zanamwe

“…This study investigated the feasibility of converting organic waste into energy using biogas technology to address sanitation problems in peri-urban suburbs of Harare, Zimbabwe. These suburbs with an estimated population of 156.975 are unique in that they are not connected to the Harare main water sewer system. …”
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The impact of existing diabetes self-management education interventions on knowledge, attitudes and practices in public health care institutions in Harare, Zimbabwe by Sanele Nkomani, Simbarashe Ruskaniko, Renée Blaauw

“…Aim: To determine the impact of existing DSME interventions on knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of adults with type 2 diabetes attending public health care facilities in Harare, Zimbabwe. Methods: A cross-sectional, researcher-administered survey was designed to assess DSME KAP at eight outpatient diabetes clinics that provide diabetes services. …”
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Immunological and genetic correlates of delayed HIV disease progression in children with perinatally-acquired HIV-1 infection from Harare, Zimbabwe by Charlton, BG

“…Chapter three describes an association between tapasin-independent HLA class I alleles and slow disease progression in a cohort of children and adolescents with perinatally-acquired HIV-1 infection from Harare, Zimbabwe. Our study then aimed to use the evidence from our clinical data analyses to inform in vitro studies investigating whether HIV-1 interferes with the PLC or tapasin, as has been observed for other viruses. …”

A comparison of outcome measures used to report clubfoot treatment with the Ponseti method: results from a cohort in Harare, Zimbabwe by Smythe, T, Gova, M, Muzarurwi, R, Foster, A, Lavy, C

“…</p> <p><strong>Methods</strong></p> <p>In January 2017 two experienced physiotherapists assessed children who had started treatment between 2011 and 2013 in one clinic in Harare, Zimbabwe. The length of time in treatment was documented. …”

Khat chewing and associated factors among public secondary school students in Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia: a multicenter cross-sectional study by Kabtamu Nigussie, Abraham Negash, Addisu Sertsu, Abiy Mulugeta, Aklilu Tamire, Obsan Kassa, Tilahun Abdeta, Jerman Dereje

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