Sequela of female genital mutilation on birth outcomes in Jijiga town, Ethiopian Somali region: a prospective cohort study by Kiros Gebremicheal, Fisehaye Alemseged, Haimanot Ewunetu, Daniel Tolossa, Abdibari Ma’alin, Mahlet Yewondwessen, Samuel Melaku

“…Abstract Background In Ethiopia, female genital mutilation (FGM) remains a serious concern and has affected 23.8 million women and girls, with the highest prevalence in Somali regional state. Even though FGM is reported to be associated with a range of obstetric complications, little is known about its effects on childbirth in the region. …”
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Anemia and its associated factor among adolescent school girls in GODEY and DEGEHABUR council Somali region, eastern Ethiopia by Abdirahman Ahmed, Abdulkarim Mohammed

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Factors influencing the adoption and utilization of latrines in Babille Woreda, Somali region, eastern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Biniam Endale Belete, Argaw Ambelu, Taffere Addis

“…The primary objective of this research was to identify the factors that influence sanitation behaviors toward the adoption and use of latrines in Babille woreda, Fafan zone, Somali region, eastern Ethiopia. A cross-sectional community-based study design was used. …”
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Full immunization coverage and associated factors among children aged 12–23 months in Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia by Zemenu Shiferaw Yadita, Liyew Mekonen Ayehubizu

“…This study assessed full-immunization and associated factors among children aged 12–23 months in Somali region, Eastern Ethiopia. <h4>Methods</h4> A community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from October 1–30, 2018, in selected rural and urban kebeles in Somali regionamong 612 children. …”
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Exclusive breastfeeding practice and associated factors among mothers of infants age 6 to 12 months in Somali region of Ethiopia by Anguach Shitie, Abebe Tilahun, Lemessa Olijira

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Non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy and associated factors among adult HIV patients in Somali region public Hospitals, eastern Ethiopia by Abdilahi Ibrahim Muse, Mohamed Omar Osman, Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim, Girma Tadesse Wedajo, Mustafe Mahamud Abdi, Abdirahman Kedir Roble

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Anemia and associated factors among adolescent girls living in Aw-Barre refugee camp, Somali regional state, Southeast Ethiopia. by Melaku Tadege Engidaw, Molla Mesele Wassie, Alemayehu Shimeka Teferra

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Inadequate Hand Washing, Lack of Clean Drinking Water and Latrines as Major Determinants of Cholera Outbreak in Somali Region, Ethiopia in 2019 by Jemal Mussa Challa, Tamirat Getachew, Adera Debella, Melkamu Merid, Genanaw Atnafe, Addis Eyeberu, Abdi Birhanu, Lemma Demissie Regassa

“…The recent cholera outbreak in the Somali region began on 4 September to 1 November 2019. …”
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HEALTH WORKER AND CAREGIVER INTERACTION DURING CHILD VACCINATION SESSIONS AT HEALTH FACILITIES IN SOMALI REGION OF ETHIOPIA: A QUALITATIVE STUDY by Samuel TESHOME

“…Somali Region is one of the largest region in Ethiopia which has performed persistently low with immunization coverage. communication during vaccination sessions at health facilities is one of the key factors that influence caregiver’s decision to bring back their children for vaccination. …”
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Knowledge-attitude and practice of Anthrax and brucellosis: Implications for zoonotic disease surveillance and control in pastoral communities of Afar and Somali region, Ethiopia. by Rea Tschopp, Ashenafi GebreGiorgis Kidanu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Two questionnaire surveys gathered data from 509 pastoralists and 51 healthcare providers between February and April 2019 in five districts of Afar and the Somali region (SRS).<h4>Results</h4>Among the 51 healthcare providers, 25 (49%) and 38 (74.5%) had heard of brucellosis, and anthrax, respectively. …”
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Assessment of potential groundwater Zones in the drought-prone Harawa catchment, Somali region, eastern Ethiopia using geospatial and AHP techniques by Ahmed Abdullahi, Muralitharan Jothimani, Ephrem Getahun, Jagadeshan Gunalan, Abel Abebe

“…This study aims to identify prospective groundwater zones in the drought-prone Harawa catchment area of the Somali region of eastern Ethiopia using geospatial and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) approaches. …”
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Exploring opportunities to enhance effectiveness of mobile health and nutrition strategy for providing health and nutrition services amongst pastoralists in Somali region, Ethiopia by Olusola Oladeji, Bibilola Oladeji, Mohamed Diaaeldin Omer, Abdifatah Elmi Farah, Ida M. Ameda, Rajeev Gera, Abibakar S. Ismail, Mohamed Ayanle, Opiyo Nixon, Hadis M. Diriye

“…Background: The health system in Ethiopia’s Somali Region is weak with limited number of health facilities with more than 60% of the population living more than 5 km to the nearest health facilities. …”
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Herd and animal level seroprevalence and associated risk factors of small ruminant brucellosis in the Korahey zone, Somali regional state, eastern Ethiopia by Ahmed Mohammed Hussen, Fikadu Alemu, Ahmed Hasan Hussen, Abdimalik Hussein Mohamed, Haben Fesseha Gebremeskel

“…IntroductionBrucellosis is a zoonosis of major public health and economic importance that is endemic in livestock in Ethiopia with varying levels of seroprevalence.MethodsA cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the individual and herd-level seroprevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants in the Korahey zone of the Ethiopian Somali Region. A total of 324 sera from 63 herds of small ruminants were collected randomly using a multistage sampling technique and the sera were tested using the Rose Bengal Plate Test, and seropositive reactors were confirmed by the Complement Fixation Test.Results and discussionThe seroprevalence of brucellosis at the herds and the individual level was 6.35% (95% CI: 0.0–13%) and 1.23% (95% CI: 0.0–2%), respectively; with 1.4% in goats and 0.9% in sheep. …”
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Breeding habitats, bionomics and phylogenetic analysis of Aedes aegypti and first detection of Culiseta longiareolata, and Ae. hirsutus in Somali Region, eastern Ethiopia by Solomon Yared, Araya Gebressilasie, Amha Worku, Abas Mohammed, Isuru Gunarathna, Dhivya Rajamanickam, Elizabeth Waymire, Meshesha Balkew, Tamar E. Carter

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Sandfly fauna and ecological analysis of Phlebotomus orientalis and Phlebotomus martini in the lowland foci of visceral leishmaniasis in Somali Regional State, southeast Ethiopia by Araya Gebresilassie, Solomon Yared, Esayas Aklilu

“…Objective: To identify the sandfly fauna and analyze ecology of sandfly vector(s) of visceral leishmaniasis in three districts of Somali Regional State, southeast Ethiopia. Methods: Sandflies were collected from four sampling habitats, including indoor, peri-domestic, farm field and mixed forest using light and sticky traps in July 2016, and February and April 2017 in Liben and Dawa zones in the Somali Regional State, southeastern Ethiopia. …”
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Loss to follow-up tuberculosis treatment and associated factors among adults attending at public health facilities in Warder District, Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia by Mohammed Birhane, Shambel Mekonnen, Tariku Dingeta, Zelalem Teklemariam

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Prevalence and risk factors of bovine tuberculosis in cattle in selected districts of Fafan pastoral settings, Eastern Ethiopia by Hassan Abdi Hussein, Juhar Mohamed Ahmed, Abdi Hussein Musse, Yonas Gizaw

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Isolation and identification of Staphylococcus aureus from bovine milk and community awareness on public health significance of mastitis in and around Jigjiga, Somali region, Ethiopia by Samatar Abshir Mahamed, Asma Ibrahim Omer, Nesra Yusuf Osman, Mustafe Abdi Ahmed

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Preterm Birth and Associated Factors Among Mothers Who Gave Birth in Fafen Zone Public Hospitals, Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia by Muhumed II, Kebira JY, Mabalhin MO

“…Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of preterm birth and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in public hospitals of Fafen Zone, Somali region, Eastern Ethiopia.Methods: Facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in public hospitals of Fafen Zone, Somali regional state, Eastern Ethiopia, from March 1st to April 1st, 2019. …”
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Minimum acceptable diet and associated factors among children aged 6–23 months in Jig-Jiga, Somali region, eastern Ethiopia, 2022 by Shukri Farah, Tariku Derese, Legesse Abera

“…Therefore, this study aims to assess the minimum acceptable diet and associated factors among children aged 6–23 months in Jig-Jiga, Somali region, Eastern Ethiopia. Methods A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in Jig-Jiga town. …”
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