Browsing by Author "Bezawit Worku"

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    Dietary Practice and its Effect on Gestational Weight Gain in Butajira Ethiopia, 2019: a Prospective Cohort Study
    (Addis Abeba University, 2021-06) Bezawit Worku; Seifu Hagos; Yalemwork Getnet
    Background: Gestational weight gain is the amount of weight gained between conception and just before the birth of the infant where trimester specific weight gain is the weight gained in between each trimester. Both excess and inadequate weight gain have short and long-term consequences for both the mother and the fetus. Dietary practice is one of the maternal factors that is believed to affect gestational weight gain. Studies in Ethiopia indicate different dietary practice and mother’s reason for their action but its further effect on maternal and fetal outcome is not well known. Objective: To assess the effect of dietary practice during pregnancy on gestational weight gain in Butajira. Method: A prospective cohort study was conducted on 214 women who are living in Butajira district from Feb – Sep 2019. All pregnant women in their second trimester and with a single tone pregnancy were recruited from the existing cohort (BUNMAP cohort) in the area. Information on socio demographic and dietary practice was collected by face-to-face interview using questionnaire. Dietary intake and physical activity of pregnant women was assessed using multiple pass 24 hr. recall method and global physical activity questionnaire respectively. Patient health questionnaire was used to assess depression. Anthropometric measurement of weight was measured by trained data collectors with monthly follow up. Descriptive statistical tests and multinomial logistic regression model was used to see the association between dietary practice and Gestational Weight Gain. P-value less than 0.05 was considered to declare the association. Result: 214 participants were involved in the study and 40 % had inadequate weight gain and 51.5 % of women were found to practice decreased amount of food intake during their pregnancy. Women with decreased amount of food intake had 2.16 times more risk to have inadequate weight gain [ARR 2.16: 95% CI: 1.05 – 4.45] compared to those who have no practice in taking decreased amount of food. Risk of inadequate weight gain also increases with high physical activity [ARR 4.7: 95% CI: 1.85 – 11.8] and with inadequate energy intake [ARR 3.8: 95% CI: 1.49 – 9.8]. Conclusion and Recommendation: This study found that decreased intake is practiced by 51.5 % of women and more prevalently, women in the area have decreased energy intake where also quite high inadequate weight gain was identified. Therefore, interventions focusing on behavior change regarding pregnant women feeding practice and strategies to enhance energy intake of pregnant women aiming in optimum weight gain during pregnancy are needed.
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    Glass Ceiling and Its Effect on Women Leadership Progression (The Case of Dashen Bank S.C Head Office Branch)
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-10) Bezawit Worku; Mahir Jibrel (PhD)
    This research project focuses on the glass ceiling and its effect on women leadership progression in the case of Dashen Bank S.C Head Office Branch. Dashen Bank is the most respected brand in the Ethiopian banking industry via persistent value delivery and superiority to its rivals. The study investigates the causes of the glass ceiling, such as unconscious gender bias, structural barriers, and organizational culture using questionnaire responses from 80 women participants and interview responses from 3 men participants. The study employed a casual or explanatory and descriptive research design. The results show that there is unconscious bias present in the organization, which results in stereotypes and restricted chances for women to hold leadership positions. Women's advancement is hindered by structural impediments, such as limited access to networks and decision-making processes. The report emphasizes how the glass ceiling has a detrimental impact on women's access to leadership roles, salary, and job satisfaction. This research has concluded that overcoming the glass ceiling is essential if gender equality is to be achieved. To help women succeed in leadership positions, the bank should actively address unconscious bias, eradicate structural barriers, and foster inclusive organizational culture. And also the bank could also assist with creating a work climate that is equal and empowering by putting the suggested ideas into practice. The implementation of unconscious gender bias training, clear promotion standards, efficient mentorship programs, promoting diversity and inclusion, and offering equal growth chances are among the recommendations. Key Words: Glass Ceiling, Unconscious Gender Bias, Structural Barriers, and Organizational Culture
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    Health Professional’s Communication and Laboring Mother’s Autonomy During Giving Birth in Selected Governmental Hospitals in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: a Mixed Study
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-06-13) Bezawit Worku; Roza Teshome
    effective communication and autonomy between health care professionals and women in labor, is one of the means for increasing the quality of care. It helps women feel informed and could plausibly also empower disadvantaged women to speak up about the care they receive. In this regard, limited information is currently known about communication skills and laboring mother’s autonomy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine health professional’s communication skills and laboring mother’s autonomy in selected governmental hospitals
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    The Effect of Internal Control System on Financial Performance of Selected Commercial Banks in Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2025-09) Bezawit Worku; Mengistu Bogale (PhD)
    The main objective of the study is the effect of internal control system on financial performance in the selected Commercial Banks in Ethiopia. The researcher used a quantitative research approach and explanatory research design. The sample size of the study is 133 employees who are currently working in Selected Commercial Banks in Ethiopia. Responses of the subjects were collected through closed ended structured questionnaires. The study examined four factors that influence financial performance. The descriptive analysis of the mean and standard deviation result indicated that; it is high which is above the mean score of point 3.0 of the standard. The result of correlation coefficients indicated that there is a positive relationship between Control activities, internal control system, risk assessment and Internal Audit on financial performance. The researcher used Ordinary Least Square (OLS) multiple regression model to identify determinants of financial performance. According to this study, all the predictors (control activities, monitoring, and risk assessment, Information and Communication and Internal Audit ) have positive coefficient values indicating that positive influence on financial performance under the study. It is enormously essential that the management in the Selected Commercial Banks in Ethiopia conduct an assessment on these determinants factors which enables the Banks to collect valuable facts that makes available insights for financial performance in the study area. The study recommended by suggesting on further studies that need to be done that the work of employees should be performed with modern technology such as the use of computerized data tools and specific financial performance software and it had better to maintain current established databases management system and new competitive information technology that all employees are expected to perceive in the organization. The staffs need to collectively develop their knowledge or skills through appropriate professional training and development program.