Browsing by Author "Abebe, Tesfanesh"

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    Descriptive Analysis of Cases Seen At Psychiatric Outpatient Department Of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital from Sep 11, 2019 - Mar 9, 2020:A retrospective crossectional study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    (Addis Abeba University, 2020-10) Abebe, Tesfanesh; Dr.Birhanu, Ribka; Dr.Bahiretibeb, Yonas
    Background In mental health descriptive studies on the socio-demographic variables provides data regarding study participants and it is necessary for the determination of whether the individuals in a particular study are a representative sample of the target population for the generalizability purpose. It helps to Identify and address differences in care for specific population and for the development of additional patient centered services. Among the study done in Ethiopia, there is an existing inpatient visit study at Amanuel mental specialized hospital. At TASH there is a lack of organized data regarding socio-demographic characteristics, diagnosis, and frequency of psychiatric illnesses. Objective To identify the socio-demographic characteristics, diagnosis, and frequency of psychiatric illness at TASH outpatient department of psychiatry. Method Descriptive study was conducted. The study material was 981 charts of patients, which was assessed from electro-medical recording system, by using a convenient non-probability sampling method to explore the socio-demographics of the patients and their diagnosis. Data was collected by a means of data extraction sheet from electro-medical recording system at TASH. The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS version 25, in the analysis process frequency distribution of variables was calculated. Results The result of this research has shown that the mean age of patients to care is 30.5, 54.5% were male in gender. 18.1 % have a higher-level education, 42.7% are employed, and 43.5% single. 21.9% had a diagnosis of depressive disorder, 20.7 % had schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorder and 17.2 % have neurodevelopmental disorders. 71.5% are treated with only medication and 23.3% are treated with psychotherapy. Conclusion The present study point to the need for further research and attention to lack of completeness of the records seen on the socio-demographic and diagnosis variables which could be detrimental to the quality of healthcare service and the need for child and adolescent clinic that is found to hold significantly high number compare to the service provide currently.
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    Prevalence and Determinants of Anemia and Iron Deficiency Among HIV infected Children Attending Antiretroviral Therapy Center at Black Lion Tertiary Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
    (Addis Ababa University, 2016-06) Abebe, Tesfanesh; Adish, Abdulaziz (PhD); Gashu, Dawd (PhD)
    Background: Globally, HIV epidemic remains a serious challenge especially in children. Ongoing prenatal transmission impacts the incidence of pediatric HIV, adding to the large pool of HIV infected children in developing countries. Anemia and iron deficiency is common in HIV infected children. Objectives: To assess prevalence and to identify determinants of anemia and iron deficiency among HIV infected children visiting ART center at Black Lion Hospital. Methods: Institution-based cross sectional study was conducted among consecutively selected HIV infected children (n=108) visiting ART center from January to April 2016. The data was collected using pre-tested interview questionnaires. Dietary data was collected following a 24 hour recall. Blood sample was analyzed for hemoglobin, SGOT, SGPT, ALP, urea, crieatinin, CD4+count, serum ferritin and C-RP. In addition, anthropometrics measurement and 24hour dietary recall collected to assess their nutritional status. Result: Majority of study children lived with their parents. However; substantial number 15 (13.9%) were orphans. Iron deficiency based on ferritin level was available from 108 children, of these study population were 12 (11.1%) had law ferritin levels<12mg/l indicating iron deficiency, and 19(17.6%) were anemic. Age, treatment regimen and serum SGOT level was significantly associated with anemia and iron deficiency. Conclusion and Recommendation: Iron deficiency and anemia appear to be an important nutritional problem among HIV+ children at ART center. Therefore, effective actions aimed at the prevention and controls of this deficiency are strongly recommended in this context.