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ArticleEthiopian journal of health sciences2023

Essential Health Services Delivery Status During COVID-19 Pandemic in Ethiopia: A National Mixed-Methods Survey of Primary Healthcare Units.

Elias Ali Yesuf, Biru Abdisa, Habtamu Sime, Enku Kifle Alemu, Netsanet Abera Asseffa, Meskerem Jisso, Alemu Tamiso, Akalewold Alemayehu, Rekiku Fikre, Abdurezak Umer and 9 more

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Elias Ali YesufJimma University, Institute of Health, Ethiopia.
Biru AbdisaJimma University, Institute of Health, Ethiopia.
Habtamu SimeJimma University, Institute of Health, Ethiopia.
Enku Kifle AlemuJimma University, Institute of Health, Ethiopia.
Netsanet Abera AsseffaHawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia.
Meskerem JissoHawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia.
Alemu TamisoHawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia.
Akalewold AlemayehuHawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia.
Rekiku FikreHawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia.
Abdurezak UmerDire Dawa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia.
Mesfin KebedeDire Dawa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia.
Hussen MohammedDire Dawa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia.
Bekele YazieDire Dawa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia.
Kassu Ketema GurmuWorld Health Organization Country Office for Ethiopia, Universal Health Coverage/Life Course, Health System Strengthening Team, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Kassahun Dessie GashuUniversity of Gonder, College of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Public Health, Ethiopia.
Dessies Abebaw AngawUniversity of Gonder, College of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Public Health, Ethiopia.
Berhanu Fikadie EndehabtuUniversity of Gonder, College of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Public Health, Ethiopia.
Binyam TilahunUniversity of Gonder, College of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Public Health, Ethiopia.
Tajebew Zayede GoneteUniversity of Gonder, College of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Public Health, Ethiopia.
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Abstract

Background: Essential health services are a package of services critical to improve health outcomes. COVID-19 pandemic disrupts essential health services. However, the level of essential health service disruption due to COVID-19 in Ethiopia is not clear. This study aimed at measuring the status of delivery of essential health services in Ethiopia during COVID-19. Methods: A national mixed-methods cross-sectional survey was conducted. It was undertaken in Amhara (10 districts), Oromia (eight districts), Sidama (six districts), Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region (16 districts), and Dire Dawa City Administration. A total of 452 health facilities were surveyed. Data were collected using face-to-face interview. Descriptive analysis was undertaken. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically. Results: The woredas (districts) and health facilities which adopted essential health services before the COVID-19 pandemic were 81.4% and 51.2%, respectively. Nearly all health centers provided antenatal care services. Blood pressure measuring apparatus and delivery set were available in all health centers. However, only 50% of health centers had radiant warmer. Malnutrition services were provided by 47% of rural health centers. Moreover, a functional incinerator was available in only 41% of health centers. The provision of cardiovascular disease management was at 27.2%. Furthermore, HIV/AIDS treatment was provided by 43.5% of health facilities. Conclusion: The adoption of lists of essential health services was optimal. The status of delivery of essential health services was high for maternal healthcare. Neonatal care at birth, malnutrition treatment, and cardiovascular disease management were low. The district health system should strive more to maintain essential health services.

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Cardiovascular DiseasesCOVID-19MalnutritionMaternal Health ServicesCross-Sectional StudiesDelivery of Health CareEthiopiaFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornPandemicsPregnancyPrimary Health CareCOVID-19essential health servicesEthiopiaprimary healthcare

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