Browsing by Author "Fantahun, Mesganaw"

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    Assessing Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues Among High School Students with Their Parents, Bullen Woreda Benishangul Gumuz Region North West Ethiopia
    (Addis Abeba Universty, 2006-07) G/yesus, Desalegn; Fantahun, Mesganaw
    A cross-sectional survey through self-administer questionnaires and FGD was conducted from December 2005 to May 2006 at Bullen preparatory and high schools to assess communication on SRH issues among school students and their parents. A total of 412 adolescents participated in the study. Of these, 284(68.9%) were males and 128(31.1%) were females. Furthermore, about 13.3% of the respondents were sexually active. School was mentioned as the most common source of information for sexual and reproductive health. More males approved premarital sex than females (OR=2.7, 95%CI, 1.2-6.6) However, it turns insignificant when adjusted for other variables. Whereas Grade had no association with attitude towards premarital sex (OR=1.1, 95%CI 0.5-2.6). Three hundred sixty two (87.9%) of the respondents reported that it is important to discuss sexual and reproductive health with parents. One hundred nineteen (28.9%) of the students discussed with either of their parents in at least two topics of SRH. Nevertheless, most of the respondents preferred to discuss SRH issue with their peers/friends than their parents. In addition, there were low communication between adolescents and their parents on SRH issues. Both males and females were more comfortable to discuss sexual and reproductive health issues with similar sex and siblings. Hence, based on the findings obtained it is recommended that comprehensive family life education (FLE) viii should be initiated for the students and parents in school, home, churches, mosques, and health facilities for effective communication on SRH. Key words: school students, parent, communication, sexuality
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    Faotors Affecting Antenatal Care Attendanoe and Preferenoes of Plaoe of Delivery by pregnant Women in Gulele Distriot, Addis Ababa
    (Addis Abeba Universty, 1992-03) Fantahun, Mesganaw; Olwit, George (PhD)
    A community based cross sectional study was conducted in Gulele district, Addis Ababa to asses the utilization patterns of antenatal care services and the factors affecting antenatal care attendance and preference of place of delivery. A total of 441 pregnant women in the third trimester from 24 out of the 27 kebeles of the district were included in the study to whom pretested questionnaire were administered. The study showed that about 39 % of the third trimester pregnant women had not attended antenatal clinics at all. Only 26% of those attending antenatal care clinics had their first visit during the first trimester. The most important reason for not attending antenatal care clinics was being too busy (49.2%). Out of a total of 15.8 points, the mean knowledge score on MCH - for those attending antenatal care clinics was 10.9±2.1 whereas it was 7.42± 2.5 for those not attending antenatal care. In mUltiv
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    Fertility Desire and Family Planning Demand among HIV Positive Men and Women in Follow Up Care in Addis Ababa Antiretroviral Treatment Units
    (Addis Ababa University, 2007) Tamene, Wossenyelesh; Fantahun, Mesganaw
    Back ground: HIV positive individuals may or may not have desire to have children and want to use family planning. But the extent of theses desires and how it varies by individual, social, health and demographic characteristics is not well understood. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess fertility desire and family planning demand in HIV positive men and women on follow up care in Addis Ababa ARV treatment units. Method: The study was undertaken from January to February 2006, using quantitative cross-sectional study supplemented by qualitative in-depth interview on a sample of 461 PLWHA on follow up care. Study subjects were selected using stratified random sampling method. A pre- tested structured questionnaire was used to collect data and analyzed using spss version 11. Result: One hundred nine (44.7%)of women and 76(35.2%)of men, over all 40.2%of HIV positive individuals receiving care in Addis Ababa desired to have children. Generally HIV positive individuals who desired children are younger (18-29) (adjusted OR: 3.05, 95%CI: 1.5-6.4), married/in relation ship(adjusted OR :3.4,95%CI :2.1-5.6 ), have no children(adjusted OR: 11.5 ,95%CI :5.3- 24.9)and had partner who also desire children (adjusted OR: 38.7, 95%CI: 16.7- 89.1)than those who do not desire children. Two hundred forty six (53.5%) HIV positive individuals are using and 85(39.7) want to use family planning in the future. Condom was the preferred method of family planning among HIV positive individuals after HIV diagnosis. . Conclusion: A high proportion of HIV positive individuals who received medical care expressed a wish for parenthood and wants to use family planning. The extent of fertility desire and family planning needs of these people has implication for vertical, heterosexual transmission and the need for counseling. vii In view of their wishes for children and family planning it is important for care providers to address such issue. Care providers should also desist from the conventional systematic advise against pregnancy but in addition to laying emphasis on the risk, provide adequate information on available practicable reproductive option for HIV positive individuals