Browsing by Author "Bogale, Mesay"

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    Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Nurses and Midwives Working in Intensive Care Unit and Delivery Room towards Neonatal Resuscitation with Associated Factors at Selected Hospitals in Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2017-06) Bogale, Mesay; Tefera, Muluworke (PhD)
    Introduction: Neonatal resuscitation is an intervention performed to a new born baby who has difficulty in air way breathing and circulation. As the first few moments of a newborn's life is the most critical time, it needs effective emergency care to prevent lifelong consequences. The quality of resuscitation and stabilization of a neonate immediately after birth has a significant effect on neonatal morbidity and mortality. Globally, 1.4 million newborn deaths occur in South-East Asia Region each year. In Ethiopia, the neonatal mortality rate is 37/1000 live births and prenatal asphyxia is an important contributor to death (8, 10). Objective: The objective of this research is to assess the knowledge and practices of nurses and midwives working in neonatal intensive care unit and delivery room towards neonatal resuscitation and associated factors at selected referral hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Method: Descriptive quantitative institution-based cross-sectional study data collection was conducted in selected referral hospitals: Tikur Anbessa, Gandhi, Zewuditu and St. Paul, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from April to May 2017. Data was verified, coded and entered to EpiData version 3.1 Software. Verified and coded data was then exported and analyzed using SPSS version 20 statistical Software. Result: Response rate of the study was 95.5%. Majority of the respondents, (52%), were midwives. Three-fourth of the respondents, (76.2%), were females. The overall knowledge of midwives and NICU nurses were 89.9% (mean = 15.22 and SD=2.65). The overall practice of midwives and NICU nurses were 66.9% (Mean= 14.5 SD = 2.46). Knowledge of neonatal resuscitation had association with working experience and practice. Conclusion and Recommendation: The participants had good knowledge but poor practice. Repeated in-service training, fulfilling equipment and hiring of enough staff are required. Key wards: Neonatal Resuscitation, Knowledge, Practice, Midwives and Nurses
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    “Qeexaala” as Cultural Communication: The case of Sidaama People
    (Addis Ababa University, 2016-06) Bogale, Mesay; Dinku, Getachew (PhD
    The purpose of this study was to analyze Qeexaala fromcultural communication point of view. To conduct the study, qualitative method was used.The data was gathered through individual indepth interviews, focus group discussion and ground observation. In-depth interviews were conducted with a total of 23 individuals (four clan leaders, two traditional astronomers, three governmental officials, two experts of culture, six elite groups, two evangelists and the rest elders). Focus group discussions were held with four groups having six members each (the age of participants ranged from 50-90).For the purpose of gathering accurate and full information about the subject matter, the respondents were selected through purposive sampling method. The data was analyzed qualitatively. The study found out that Qeexaala is currently on the verge of disappearing due to various setbacks. Some of these setbacks are expansion of religion, especially protestant religion and the changing life style of the people. To this effect the cultural asset of the Sidaama people, especially Qeexaala, seems to be giving its way to the exogenous media has. The study also found out that Qeexaala had a great communicative value in that it served as a channel of communication for the people by way of delivering various messages through dance, song, cultural costumes and accessories at Gudumale, Songoand market places on which the Qeexaala is usually performed. It was also learnt that Qeexaala was used by the people to express criticism on certain issues, such as politics, economy, culture and religion, and that it serves the people as a forum of opposing and criticizing the ill deeds of governments from the past to the present. Moreover, the study found that Qeexaala is a display of culture, life style, cultural administrative practices and traditional religion. Consequently, it can be regarded as a cultural communication medium.The study found that Qeexaala has been the long-lived cultural asset that plays a great role in the communication system of Sidaamapeople. However, this valuable communicational asset is on the verge of extinction, except that it is performedonce a year during‘Fichee-Chambalala- a new year celebration of the Sidaama people.’ The study called upon responsible bodies to notice the role of Qeexaala and the threat it has faced, and act in the way they rescue it from disappearance. Key words: Qeexaala, Communication, Feedback, Culture, Indigenous channel, Tensions on Qeexaala. Gudumale and Songo.