Alcohol consumption and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at governmental hospitals in Harari regional state, Eastern, Ethiopia by Tilahun Bete, Henock Asfaw, Kabtamu Nigussie, Addisu Alemu, Addis Eyeberu Gebrie, Deribe Bekele Dechasa, Kabtamu Gemechu, Mesay Arkew, Beniam Daniel, Habtam Gelaye, Asrat Wolde, Mulat Awoke Kassa, Tamrat Anbesaw

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A stitch in time: The importance of water and sanitation services (WSS) infrastructure maintenance for cholera risk. A geospatial analysis in Harare, Zimbabwe. by Sophie Ayling, Sveta Milusheva, Faith Maidei Kashangura, Yi Rong Hoo, Hugh Sturrock, George Joseph

“…Using a rich set of georeferenced case data from the cholera epidemic that occurred in Harare from September 2018 to January 2019, we apply spatio-temporal modelling to better understand how the outbreak unfolded and the factors associated with higher risk of being a reported case. …”
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Exploratory study of growth performance of Harar, Ogaden, Arsi, and Jersey × Horro crossbred bulls fed corn silage based finishing diet by Chala Merera Erge, Yesihak Yusuf Mummed, Ahmedin Abdurehman Musa, Kefelegn Kebede Kefenie, Mohammed Yusuf Kurtu, Mesfin Tafesse Gemeda, Travis Gene O’Quinn

“…AbstractThis exploratory study was conducted to determine the growth performance of bulls from Harar, Jersey×Horro crossbred, Arsi, and Ogaden cattle breeds fed a corn-silage based finishing diet. …”
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Predicting the Impact of Future Land Use and Climate Change on Potential Soil Erosion Risk in an Urban District of the Harare Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe by Andrew K. Marondedze, Brigitta Schütt

“…Forecasting of future land use land cover (LULC) change for the years 2034 and 2050 was performed using the Cellular Automata Markov model for the current fast-growing Epworth district of the Harare Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe. The stochastic CA–Markov modelling procedure validation yielded kappa statistics above 80%, ascertaining good agreement. …”
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Perceptions of diabetes patients and their caregivers regarding access to medicine in a severely constrained health system: A qualitative study in Harare, Zimbabwe. by Dudzai Mureyi, Nyaradzai Arster Katena, Tsitsi Monera-Penduka

“…Participants were recruited from diabetes outpatient clinics at two health facilities in Harare. One site was Parirenyatwa Hospital, the largest public referral and teaching hospital in Zimbabwe. …”
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Occupational Injuries and Associated Factors Among Municipal Solid Waste Collectors in Harar Town, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study by Liku Muche Temesgen, Dechasa Adare Mengistu, Salie Mulat, Gutema Mulatu, Sina Temesgen Tolera, Ashenafi Berhanu, Negga Baraki, Tesfaye Gobena

“…Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of occupational injuries and associated factors among municipal solid waste collectors in Harar Town, Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia from May 25, 2021 to June 25, 2021. …”
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Perceptions of diabetes patients and their caregivers regarding access to medicine in a severely constrained health system: A qualitative study in Harare, Zimbabwe by Dudzai Mureyi, Nyaradzai Arster Katena, Tsitsi Monera-Penduka

“…Participants were recruited from diabetes outpatient clinics at two health facilities in Harare. One site was Parirenyatwa Hospital, the largest public referral and teaching hospital in Zimbabwe. …”
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Hematological Abnormalities Among Malaria Infected Adult Patients in Association with ABO Blood Groups at Jinella Health Center, Harar, Eastern Ethiopia by Asmerom H, Gemechu K, Sileshi B, Arkew M

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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF KANGAROO MOTHER CARE AMONG POSTNATAL MOTHERS IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE OF HARARI REGION, HARAR, ETHIOPIA by Arif Hussen Jamie

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Referral of sexual violence against children: How do children and caregivers use a formal child protection mechanism in Harare, Zimbabwe? by Ellen Turner, Ilan Cerna-Turoff, Robert Nyakuwa, Tendai Nhenga-Chakarisa, Charles Muchemwa Nherera, Jenny Parkes, Progress Rudo Nangati, Beaulah Nengomasha, Rati Moyo, Karen Devries

“…This study conducted secondary qualitative analysis of sexual violence cases [N=74] processed in Harare Magistrates Court and referred to Childline Zimbabwe, in October-November 2020, to examine which experiences children and/or their caregivers formally refer as sexual violence; how they perceive and manage these experiences; and how this relates to national policy contexts.Caregivers, particularly female, were central to reporting sexual violence. …”
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Operational Research to Assess the Real-Time Impact of COVID-19 on TB and HIV Services: The Experience and Response from Health Facilities in Harare, Zimbabwe by Pruthu Thekkur, Kudakwashe C. Takarinda, Collins Timire, Charles Sandy, Tsitsi Apollo, Ajay M. V. Kumar, Srinath Satyanarayana, Hemant D. Shewade, Mohammed Khogali, Rony Zachariah, I. D. Rusen, Selma Dar Berger, Anthony D. Harries

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Reading the Fear of (Not) Returning to Zimbabwe by Oliver Nyambi, Tendai Mangena

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Sociodemographic inequities in cervical cancer screening, treatment and care amongst women aged at least 25 years: evidence from surveys in Harare, Zimbabwe by O. Tapera, W. Kadzatsa, A. M. Nyakabau, W. Mavhu, G. Dreyer, B. Stray-Pedersen, Hendricks SJH

“…The objective of this study was to investigate socio-demographic inequities in cervical cancer screening and utilization of treatment among women in Harare, Zimbabwe. Methods Two cross sectional surveys were conducted in Harare with a total sample of 277 women aged at least 25 years. …”
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‘I was in need of somewhere to release my hurt:’ Addressing the mental health of vulnerable adolescent mothers in Harare, Zimbabwe, through self-help groups by Rudo Chingono, Constance Kasese, Sam Miles, Joanna Busza

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Exploring healthcare system adaptive techniques and challenges in caring for people living with HIV and AIDS during the COVID-19 lockdown period in Harare, Zimbabwe by Tendai Makwara, Rumbidzai Chireshe, Mathew Nyashanu

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Pelvic organ prolapse and associated factors among women admitted to gynecology ward at the Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Harar, eastern Ethiopia by Abdek Ali, Elias Yadeta, Addis Eyeberu, Lemesa Abdisa, Miressa Bekana, Merga Dheresa

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Analysis of salivary level Lactobacillus spp. and associated factors as determinants of dental caries amongst primary school children in Harar town, eastern Ethiopia by Dawit Ademe, Desalegn Admassu, Senthilkumar Balakrishnan

“…Hence, this study is aimed to determine the association of salivary Lactobacillus spp. level and oral health factors as determinants of dental caries amongst primary school children in Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst primary school children (n = 407) using a questionnaire survey, clinical DMFT (decayed, missing, filled tooth number) examination and enumeration of salivary level Lactobacillus spp. …”
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Cancellation of elective surgery and associated factors among patients scheduled for elective surgeries in public hospitals in Harari regional state, Eastern Ethiopia by Damte Adugna, Teshager Worku, Ahmed Hiko, Merga Dheresa, Shiferaw Letta, Addisu Sertsu, Haregeweyn Kibret

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Treatment outcomes and its associated factors among pneumonia patients admitted to public hospitals in Harar, eastern Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study by Abera Jambo, Tigist Gashaw, Ammas Siraj Mohammed, Dumessa Edessa

“…This study aimed to assess treatment outcomes and its associated factors among pneumonia patients treated at two public hospitals in Harar, eastern Ethiopia.Design Retrospective follow-up study.Setting Jugal General Hospital and Hiwot Fana Specialised University Hospital in Harar, eastern Ethiopia.Participants Patients admitted and treated for pneumonia in the two public hospitals in eastern Ethiopia between April 2020 and April 2021.Primary outcome The primary outcome was unfavourable treatment outcome (died or transferred to intensive care unit) for pneumonia patients.Results A total of 693 patients with pneumonia were included in the study. 88 (12.7%) of these patients had an unfavourable treatment outcome, which included 14 (2%) transfers to the intensive care unit and 74 (10.7%) deaths. …”
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Common mental health and emotional and behavioural disorders among adolescents and young adults in Harare and Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe: a population-based prevalence study by Victoria Simms, Rashida Ferrand, Chris Grundy, Aoife Margaret Doyle, Grace McHugh, T Bandason, E Dauya, D Chibanda

“…Objectives To estimate the prevalence of common mental health disorders (CMDs) and emotional and behavioural disorders among young people and to explore the correlates of CMDs risk.Setting Five urban and periurban communities in Harare and Mashonaland East, ZimbabweDesign Population-based cross-sectional studyParticipants Young people aged 13–24 years living in households in the study areas.Outcome measures The primary outcome was the proportion of participants screening positive for probable CMDs defined as a Shona Symptoms Questionnaire (SSQ) score ≥8. …”
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