Browsing by Author "Getahun, Zelalem"

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    Amharic Polmcal Plays (1974-81) a Contextual Study
    (Addis Ababa Universiy, 1997-06) Getahun, Zelalem; Gessesse, Asso. Prof Tesfaye
    This research is done on the Amharic political plays that were written and performed from 1974 upto 1981. It studies them contextually. The 1974 Ethiopian revolution is the first of its kind in the history of the country. It has completely changed the socio-political system. Though the revolutionaries had cooperated in overthrowing the feudobourgeois regime, they started power struggle immediately after they succeeded to. At the time theatre was one of the instruments of propaganda used by the political groups which controlled the central power. Because of this plays, which treated contemporary political issues following the central government's agenda, dominated the stages for the next seven years. There are many researches conducted on the plays during the Derg regime. But none of them has studied the plays contextually. That is why this research is designed to study them so. The first chapter asseses the background. It revises the political situation of the time and the relation between theatre and politics before and after the revolution. The second chapter is devoted to the study of the scripts. Of the 3 I plays which this research is based on 9 are selected for analysis. They are categorised into four groups based on the issues they have treated as: protest plays, plays of political intrigues, war plays and plays on the economy. They are discussed in relation to the political situation. The third chapter focuses on the style of productions and the audiences' reactions. Dominant and new production styles used during the time are indicated. Besides an effort is made to assess the audiences' reactions, the plays' effect upon them and whether the plays succeeded the targeted aim.
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    The Magnitude And Causes Of Out Of Hospital Sudden Death In Autopsy Studies, Among Selected Governmental Hospitals In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    (Addis Abeba University, 2018-07) Getahun, Zelalem; G, Biruk(MD specialist in emergency medicine and critical care); D, Finot(MD. specialist in emergency medicine and critical care)
    Background: Sudden death (SD) is one of the most important problems in medicine. More than 40% of patients die suddenly, mostly in an out-of-hospital setting. The precise prevalence of sudden cause of death (SD) in Ethiopia is poorly investigated, especially in young patients. This precludes evaluation of the Problem and determination of possible prophylactic solutions. Objective; The aim of this study was to evaluate the magnitude and Cause of out of hospitals sudden death in autopsy studies in selected governmental hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from January 1, 2014 to October 31, 2017 Methods: Retrospective study was conducted from Registry book on the magnitude and Cause of sudden death in autopsy studies of selected governmental hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from January 1, 2014 to October 31, 2017. Data was collected from police reports about circumstance of death and pathological features were analyzed by autopsy. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 21 and P value<0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Result: During the Four year interval of this study, 746 patients underwent autopsy for sudden cause of death, 80.2% were males and 19.8% were females. The Mean age of the participants was 40 years. About 0.3% has risk factors. In 321 (43%), Sudden death was attributable to noncardiac causes. 121 (16.2%) patients with uncertain pathology result and about 165 patient (22.1%) died due to disease unrelated to the heart (poisoning, intoxication and drowning). The rest of those who presented with sudden cause of death died due to cardiac causes, Cardiomyopathy 102(13.7%) and MI 36(4.8%). About 154(20.6%) and 218(29.2%) were student and employees in occupation respectively. Conclusion: In this study SCDoccurred predominantly in men of relatively young age and was most frequently associated with Myocardial Infarction. Students and employees take almost half of the SCD. Improved preventive measures, health care access, and enhanced emergency management may reduce sudden cause of death from MI and other cardiac diseases in this Area.
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    The Magnitude And Causes Of Out Of Hospital Sudden Death In Autopsy Studies, Among Selected Governmental Hospitals In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa Universty, 2018-07) Getahun, Zelalem; G, Biruk (MD specialist in emergency medicine and critical care)
    Background: Sudden death (SD) is one of the most important problems in medicine. More than 40% of patients die suddenly, mostly in an out-of-hospital setting. The precise prevalence of sudden cause of death (SD) in Ethiopia is poorly investigated, especially in young patients. This precludes evaluation of the Problem and determination of possible prophylactic solutions. Objective; The aim of this study was to evaluate the magnitude and Cause of out of hospitals sudden death in autopsy studies in selected governmental hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from January 1, 2014 to October 31, 2017 Methods: Retrospective study was conducted from Registry book on the magnitude and Cause of sudden death in autopsy studies of selected governmental hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from January 1, 2014 to October 31, 2017. Data was collected from police reports about circumstance of death and pathological features were analyzed by autopsy. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 21 and P value<0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Result: During the Four year interval of this study, 746 patients underwent autopsy for sudden cause of death, 80.2% were males and 19.8% were females. The Mean age of the participants was 40 years. About 0.3% has risk factors. In 321 (43%), Sudden death was attributable to non-cardiac causes. 121 (16.2%) patients with uncertain pathology result and about 165 patient (22.1%) died due to disease unrelated to the heart (poisoning, intoxication and drowning). The rest of those who presented with sudden cause of death died due to cardiac causes, Cardiomyopathy 102(13.7%) and MI 36(4.8%). About 154(20.6%) and 218(29.2%) were student and employees in occupation respectively. Conclusion: In this study SCDoccurred predominantly in men of relatively young age and was most frequently associated with Myocardial Infarction. Students and employees take almost half of the SCD. Improved preventive measures, health care access, and enhanced emergency management may reduce sudden cause of death from MI and other cardiac diseases in this Area.