Browsing by Author "Abebe Kebede"

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    Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Emergency Contraception Among Secondary, Preparatory and Technical & Vocational School Female Students in Maichew Town, Southern Zone of Tigray, Ethiopia.
    (Addis Abeba Universty, 2009-06) Abebe Kebede; Alemayehu Mekonnen
    Background: Emergency contraception refers to type of contraception that is used as an emergency procedure to prevent unintended pregnancy following an unprotected act of sexual intercourse. Every year, unintended pregnancies lead to at least 20 million unsafe abortions, resulting in the death of some 70,000 women. There is low utilization of emergency contraception, while awareness is relatively high. Objective: To assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on emergency contraception and factors influencing knowledge, attitude and practice. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect data from February to March 2009.There were a total of 1091 Eligible female students (age 18 & above) in the three schools o fMaichew town. Six hundred twenty three of them were sampled for the study. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Result: About 15.7 % of respondents are sexually active. Forty eight percent of them were faced forced sex and unwanted pregnancy was 38.1% for those who practiced sex. From 623respondents 285 (45.8%) have knowledge about emergency contraception; Correct timing of emergency contraception was reported only by 85 (13.6%) and 18 (2.8%) of them had ever used emergency contraception. Health professionals were main source of information 228 (80.0%) and About 178 (62.4%) of the respondents had favorable attitude towards the use of emergency contraception. Conclusion: There is high rate of unintended (forced) sex; low knowledge, attitude and utilization of emergency contraceptives among Secondary, Preparatory and TVET school female students and no favorable access to the service. Hence there is a need for collaborated effort to improve knowledge, Attitude and utilization of contraceptive methods including emergency contraception to prevent female students from life threatening behaviors and strengthening the schools reproductive health clubs by the school & the woreda health office jointly.
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    Availability, preparation and utilization of instructional materials in primary schools of main training centers of national army
    (Addis Ababa University, 2008-07) Abebe Kebede; Amare Asgedom
    The main purpose of this study was to investigate the availability, preparation and utilization of instructional materials in primary schools of main training centers of national army. To this end, a survey method was employed to conduct the research in six primary schools. The sources of data, then, were teachers, school coordinators, and SPc heads. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select the sample teachers. On the other hand, an available sampling method was employed for school and SPc coordinators. In this case questionnaire, interview and observation were used to gather data from the above sources. The data were analyzed using percentages and descriptive statements. The result of the study indicates that each sample school had a SPC. Teachers use only SPCs as a source of IMs and their commitment and self- initiation in preparing and using IMs was low. Most of the school coordinators used only verbal praise to motivate teachers and no any support of them to teachers. Regarding the types of IMs, there were only visual IMs in schools. The studentbook ratio was one to three, and no 1M was provided by TMD to the schools. In light of these findings, some recommendations were forwarded. These are the school in general and teachers in particular should use alternative sources of IMs. It is important to minimize different military activities of the army teachers so that they can have free time to collect, prf3pare and use IMs .In addition, due attention should be given by the school coordinators to support and provide the appropriace incentive systems to teachers in preparing and using IMs and the concerned body should pay much attention to equip the schools with different and adequate IMs
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    Availability, Preparation and Utilization of Instructional Materials in Primary Schools Of Main Training Centers of National Army
    (Addis Ababa University, 2008-07) Abebe Kebede; Amaer Segedom
    The main purpose of this study was to investigate the availability, preparation and utilization of instructional materials in primary schools of main training centers of national army. To this end, a survey method was employed to conduct the research in six primary schools. The sources of data, then, were teachers, school coordinators, and SPc heads. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select the sample teachers. On the other hand, an available sampling method was employed for school and SPc coordinators. In this case questionnaire, interview and observation were used to gather data from the above sources. The data were analyzed using percentages and descriptive statements. The result of the study indicates that each sample school had a SPC. Teachers use only SPCs as a source of IMs and their commitment and self- initiation in preparing and using IMs was low. Most of the school coordinators used only verbal praise to motivate teachers and no any support of them to teachers. Regarding the types of IMs, there were only visual IMs in schools. The studentbook ratio was one to three, and no 1M was provided by TMD to the schools. In light of these findings, some recommendations were forwarded. These are the school in general and teachers in particular should use alternative sources of IMs. It is important to minimize different military activities of the army teachers so that they can have free time to collect, prf3pare and use IMs .In addition, due attention should be given by the school coordinators to support and provide the appropriace incentive systems to teachers in preparing and using IMs and the concerned body should pay much attention to equip the schools with different and adequate IMs
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    The Effect of Pricing Strategies on Customer Retention in Ethio-Telecom in Case of Addis Ababa City
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-06) Abebe Kebede; Mesfin Workineh
    This study's goal is to investigate how Ethio Telecom's pricing approach affects customer retention. A price discount, a premium price, and price skimming were all employed to assess the impact on customer retention. Both a descriptive and an explanatory research design were selected to meet the study's goal. Additionally, a quantitative research approach was used, 113 clients were chosen using convenience sample procedures to participate in the study as responders. According to the correlation result, all price strategies and client retention have a favorable and significant association. Additionally, the results of the multiple regression analysis showed that every variable had a favorable and significant impact on customer retention. Additionally, it was discovered that price reduction has the highest influence on Ethio Telecom's ability to retain customers. According to the analysis, the researcher advises Ethio Telecom to give the price discount component of its pricing strategy priority implementation over other variables because it has the greatest impact on customer retention. Based on the conclusions of this study, Ethio Telecom may think about providing various discounts targeted at everyone. The business also suggested using dynamic pricing to draw in their loyal customer base. Finally, Ethio Telecom consistently and effectively apply its most essential pricing strategy as a key instrument for creating a competitive edge, which in turn promotes customer retention
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    The Effect of Pricing Strategies on Customer Retention in Ethio-Telecom in Case of Addis Ababa City
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-06) Abebe Kebede; Mesfin Workineh
    This study's goal is to investigate how Ethio Telecom's pricing approach affects customer retention. A price discount, a premium price, and price skimming were all employed to assess the impact on customer retention. Both a descriptive and an explanatory research design were selected to meet the study's goal. Additionally, a quantitative research approach was used, 113 clients were chosen using convenience sample procedures to participate in the study as responders. According to the correlation result, all price strategies and client retention have a favorable and significant association. Additionally, the results of the multiple regression analysis showed that every variable had a favorable and significant impact on customer retention. Additionally, it was discovered that price reduction has the highest influence on Ethio Telecom's ability to retain customers. According to the analysis, the researcher advises Ethio Telecom to give the price discount component of its pricing strategy priority implementation over other variables because it has the greatest impact on customer retention. Based on the conclusions of this study, Ethio Telecom may think about providing various discounts targeted at everyone. The business also suggested using dynamic pricing to draw in their loyal customer base. Finally, Ethio Telecom consistently and effectively apply its most essential pricing strategy as a key instrument for creating a competitive edge, which in turn promotes customer retention