Browsing by Author "Rahmeto Semira"

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    Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Staffs Working in Histopathology Laboratory and Associated Health Risk towards Xylene and Other Potential Chemicals Safety Measures in Selected Health Facilities of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
    (Addis Ababa University, 2019-07) Rahmeto Semira; Desta Kassu; Lakew Wajana; Hassen Fatuma
    Background: There have been many reports of the relative hazards of formaldehyde, xylene, and hot paraffin wax fumes in pathology laboratories. Staffs Working in Histopathology laboratory who routinely come in contact with xylene-contaminated solvents in the workplace are the population most likely to be exposed to high levels of xylene. Objective: To assess KAP of Staffs Working in Histopathology laboratory and associated health risks towards xylene and other potential chemicals safety measures in selected health facilities of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was used in quantitative approach by using self-administered structured questionnaire and physical observation by using check lists. A total of 221 Staffs Working in Histopathology laboratory were participated from selected health facilities were included. The level of knowledge categorized as high, moderate and low for those scored>26.25, 17.5-25.9 <17.5 question out of 35 question respectively. Level of attitude classified as positive, neutral and negative for those scored >5.25, 3.5-5.18 and <3.5 of the question out of 7 question respectively. Level of practice classified as good, fair and poor for those scored >6.75, 4.5-6.66 <4.5of the question out of 9 questions respectively. SPSS version 20 software used for analysis and frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and the proportions, with their 95% confidence intervals (CI), of subjects were done. Result: 121 study participants was included in this study, 67.8% respondents were males. The mean age (SD) of respondents was 33.55 ± 6.597 years, the median duration of working experience was 6years, and 50.5 % were pathology residents. The overall study finding revealed that, only 18(14.9%) of the participant categorized as having high level of knowledge. Huge number of subjects 53(43.8%) have found positive attitude and about 53(43.8%) participants had fair practice towards the safe use of chemicals. Conclusion: Since the result of the study showed that there is knowledge attitude and practice gap, safety information, safety training and clear presentation of available legislation should be provided for the professionals to enhance as well as improve their knowledge and practice
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    Assessment of Laboratory Turnaround Time and Associated Factors for Complete Blood Count and Clinical Chemistry Testes in Emergency and Trauma Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
    (Addis Ababa University, 2022-11) Adbibi Betelhem; Hassen Fatuma ; Rahmeto Semira
    Background: Laboratory tests are an important contributor to treatment decisions in theemergency department. Reporting in acceptable turnaround time (TAT) is a crucial indicator ofquality. International standards recommend the laboratory to establish TATs for each of its testsand periodically evaluate whether or not it is meeting the established TAT. However, AddisAbaba Burn, Emergency and Trauma (AaBET) hospital is the first dedicated Emergency andTrauma hospital in Ethiopia, the laboratory‟s TAT was not determined and assessed. Objective: To determine laboratory turnaround time and associated factors for complete bloodcount and clinical chemistry tests at Addis Ababa Burn, Emergency and Trauma hospital. Method: A prospective cross sectional study was conducted from January to April, 2022. Allemergency patient samples that had at list CBC, and/or Chemistry requests and received at thelaboratory specimen accessioning room were taken consecutively. Using a structured datacollection tool all related information were collected and entered to SPSS version 23 thencalculation of major statistics for the time data (in minutes), bivariate and multivariateregression analysis were conducted to assess the relationship between high TAT and thesuggested responsible factors. For all statistical tests, P < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: specimen receipt to verification time data were obtained for 4132 tests. Of which,2309, (55.9%) of them were CBC and 1823, (44.1%) were chemistry) tests. The determined 90thpercentile (average) completion time for CBC and chemistry were 105 (53.9) and 457 (257.4)minutes, respectively. More than 28% of the tests did not achieve TAT goals i.e. 60 min forCBC and 240min for chemistry test. Specimen received in; Sundays, night shifts, sample porternot presented, and machine related problems encountered working periods were identified tohave significant contribution for delayed TATs. Conclusion and recommendations: During this initial evaluation, we observed that AaBEThospitals‟ laboratory test TAT were longer and doesn‟t comply with the available benchmarks.Improvement in personnel and equipment management may provide effective ways to minimizetest result delays in Emergency and Trauma hospital.