Browsing by Author "Alemu, Abebe"

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    Assessment of Timing of First Antenatal Care Booking and Associated who Factors Among Pregnant Women Attend Antenatal Care at Health Facilities in Dilla Town, Gedeo Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region, Ethiopia, 2014
    (Addis Ababa University, 2014-06) Alemu, Abebe; Birhanu, Balcha (PhD)
    Introduction: Antenatal care is one of the interventions that can reduce maternal mortality and morbidity. Yet in developing regions overall, only half of all pregnant women receive the minimum recommended number of antenatal visits four and lately timing of ANC booking. Studies revealed that socio-demographic characteristics of pregnant women, past experience of Antenatal care service utilization, parity, knowledge on timing of ANC and pregnancy, and gender biased cultures had influence on timing of first ANC booking among pregnant women. Objective: To assess timing of first ANC booking and associated factors among pregnant women in Dilla town, SNNPR, May 2014. Methods: Facility based Cross-Sectional design study was conducted to assess the timing of first ANC booking and associated factors. Study subjects were selected using systematic random sampling. The data was collected using pre-tested structured questionnaires and data were entered onto a computer using Epi-info 3.5.1 statistical program then exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Descriptive were used to describe the characteristics of study subjects. Logistic regression model was used to predict timing of first ANC booking and associated factors and also OR & 95% CI was used to measure the associations. Result: this study finding revealed that 35.4% respondents were booked first Antenatal care timely. The mean gestational age of timing of first ANC booking was 4 + 1.4 months. Multivariate analysis revealed that respondents age(OR=0.2, 95%CI, 0.03-0.5, P=0.005), Education (OR=0.4, 95%CI, 0.2-0.9, P=0.04), Parity(OR=1.8, 95%CI, 1.1-3, P=0.01), knowledge on importance timely booking (OR=2, 95%CI, 1.3-3.3, P=0.003), those informed before to book ANC(OR=3, 95%CI, 1.1-9, P=0.03) and past ANC experience (OR=1.7, 95%CI, 1.1-2.8, P=0.022) were found as significant factors that influence timing of first Antenatal care booking. Conclusion and Recommendation: The findings of this study indicated that 35.4 % were booked timely. Thus, women’s educational status, knowledge of women on importance of timely booking, quality of ANC have to be considered when antenatal care programs are planned, implemented and evaluated to ensure timely booking of first ANC
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    A History of Bule Hora Town from its Foundation to 1991
    (Addis Ababa University, 2016-11) Alemu, Abebe; Ta'a, Tesema (Professor)
    This study deals with the history of Bule Hora townfrom its foundation to 1991.Its foundation can be traced back to the early decade of the twentieth century with the coming of Menilek 's forces to the region. Prior to the conquest and incorporation of the region, the site served the Guji Oromo of the area as a center where the Gada ritual and ceremonial activities were carried out. Since the area was a center of bandits who came from various places, soon after the conquest Balcha Safo sent his soldieries to the region and they camped at the traditional site. The officials and soldieries as well as those who came with them had permanently settled in and around the camp. The military center eventually evolved into a garrison town.Jts location on the long distance trade route network and the prevalence of peace and stability in the region with the help of officials and soldiers of the garrison relatively contributed to its early growth. Some improvement was also seen during the Italian occupation period due to the construction of the dry weather roads that connected Bule Hora with central parts of the country and the southern regions. The town showed growth in the post Italian period, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s. It was in these years that various social, economic and administrative institutions were established and attracted immigrants to the area in large numbers. Above all, the construction of the Addis Ababa-Moyle highway that passes through the town played an important role in the growth and development of the tow n. After the construction of the road a large number of merchants and people from the surrounding and other distant areas came to the town to do business. The location of the town with a rich agricultural and livestock production region also enhanced the growth and development of the town. Although the growth and development of the town declined owning to the instability that prevailedfollowing the 1974 revolution, it began to revive since 1980. This was due the restoration of peace and stability in the region and the improvement and establishment of urban service giving institutions as well as the construction of all weather roads that connected the rural hinterlands and neighboring areas with the town.
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    Optimal Control and Qualitative Analysis Using Epidemiological Model for Lumpy Skin Disease (Lsd)
    (Addis Ababa University, 2017-10-15) Alemu, Abebe; Oseloka, Okey (Professer)
    Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an infectious, eruptive, now and then mortal disease of cattle. Generally it is skin disease which is caused by a virus of the family Poxviridae. LSD disease damages cattle's hides, because of this it has economically importance. As a result of seriously a_ected an- imals by the disease there exist losses of weight, as a result of inammation temporary or permanent reduction of milk production, as a consequence of orchitis temporary or permanent infertility or even sterility in bulls, and abortion in approximately 10 % of infected pregnant [10],(Birhanu,H. and Gezahign,A.,[5]. The study was undertaken to investigate outbreaks of lumpy skin disease (LSD), based on the research that had been taken by researchers on this area and model for controlling optimally. We used epidemiological model and Optimal control for the analysis of transmission of disease and the cost of control (vaccination). Mainly this thesis focus on the process for analyz- ing and computationally illustrate for optimally controlling of disease, and its factors.
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    Optimal Control and Qualitative Analysis Using Epidemiological Model for Lumpy Skin Disease (Lsd)
    (Addis Ababa University, 10/15/2017) Alemu, Abebe; Oseloka, Okey (Professer)
    Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an infectious, eruptive, now and then mortal disease of cattle. Generally it is skin disease which is caused by a virus of the family Poxviridae. LSD disease damages cattle's hides, because of this it has economically importance. As a result of seriously a_ected an- imals by the disease there exist losses of weight, as a result of inammation temporary or permanent reduction of milk production, as a consequence of orchitis temporary or permanent infertility or even sterility in bulls, and abortion in approximately 10 % of infected pregnant [10],(Birhanu,H. and Gezahign,A.,[5]. The study was undertaken to investigate outbreaks of lumpy skin disease (LSD), based on the research that had been taken by researchers on this area and model for controlling optimally. We used epidemiological model and Optimal control for the analysis of transmission of disease and the cost of control (vaccination). Mainly this thesis focus on the process for analyz- ing and computationally illustrate for optimally controlling of disease, and its factors.
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    Post 1991 Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia Economic Relations: Challenges and Opportuniteis of Trade and Agricultural Investment
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-05) Alemu, Abebe; Kefale, Asnake
    Ethiopian has had long-standing bilateral relations with the Arabian Peninsula dating back to ancient Axumite kingdom. The relations were manifested in terms of religion, economic, and political aspects. In all of these contacts, the interaction has had both challenges and opportunities. For instance, starting from 1932 (after the formation of Saudi Arabia, taking much of Arabian Peninsula) until 1991, there were no active relations between Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia. However, 1991 was the turning point in the relation between the two countries. In these years, economic interactions took more importance though political and religious contacts still have significance. This research thesis looks into post-1991 Ethiopia and Saudi Arabian economic relations: taking agricultural investment and trade as the main focus. It aims to understand the challenges and opportunities that these agricultural investment and trade bring to Ethiopia when the country conducts its economic relation with Saudi Arabia. The study argues that Saudi Arabia has strategic, religious and economic interest towards Ethiopia. But due to political development in Ethiopia after 1991, economical interests prevailed over other interests. In view of this, the objective of this thesis is to provide empirical evidences regarding the advantages and disadvantages of agricultural investment and the types of export and import items that Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia are trading with each other. The thesis indicates that trade relations and Saudi investment in agricultural sector are increasing tremendously in recent years. To study these issues, the thesis has used qualitative research methodology. In chapter two and three, available literatures were reviewed to discus about historical relations of the two countries. Concerning advantages and disadvantages of the agricultural investment, unstructured interview were conducted with workers of Saudi Star Agricultural Company, residents in Gambella, and pertinent officials in agricultural areas. This study tries to answer research questions: Why has Saudis economic interest increased after 1991 in Ethiopia? What are different factors for trade imbalance which is usually in favor of Saudi Arabia? What are the roles of Saudi agricultural investment for the food security in Ethiopia? The findings from data analysis showed that the economic relationships between the two countries are in favor of Saudi Arabia in agricultural investment and trade. With regard to agricultural investment, Saudi investments in this sector do not solve food insecurity in Ethiopia; it is merely for export to the Saudi market. Also, available data show that Ethiopia imports more commodities from Saudi Arabia than it exports