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ArticleEthiopian journal of health sciences2023

COVID-19 Infection Prevention Preparedness, Practices and Case Management in the Primary Health Care Units in Ethiopia.

Habtamu Sime Gizaw, Biru Abdissa Mizana, Muluemebet Abera, Mohammed Mecha, Meskerem Jisso, Netsanet Abera, Akalewold Alemayehu, Anteneh Gadisa, Rekiku Fikre, Binyam Tilahun and 11 more

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Article in Ethiopian journal of health sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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21 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Habtamu Sime GizawJimma University, Institute of Health, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Biru Abdissa MizanaJimma University, Institute of Health, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Muluemebet AberaJimma University, Institute of Health, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Mohammed MechaJimma University, Institute of Health, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Meskerem JissoHawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia.
Netsanet AberaHawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia.
Akalewold AlemayehuHawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia.
Anteneh GadisaHawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia.
Rekiku FikreHawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia.
Binyam TilahunUniversity 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.
Tajebew Zayede GoneteUniversity of Gonder, College of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Public Health, Ethiopia.
Kassahun Dessie GashuUniversity of Gonder, College of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Public Health, Ethiopia.
Dessie Abebew AngawUniversity of Gonder, College of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Public Health, Ethiopia.
Alemu TamisoHawassa 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, Ethiopi.
Elias Ali YesufJimma University, Institute of Health, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Hawassa University · ETJimma University · ETUniversity of Gondar · ET

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 as pandemic declared by WHO on March 11, 2020 and first case detected in Ethiopia on March 13/2020. The COVID-19 caused a global crisis, including millions of lives lost, public health systems in shock and economic and social disruption. Strategies depend on how an existing health system is organized. Even though public health emergency operation centers of the Ethiopia switched to emergency response, there is no national evidence about infection prevention and control. Therefore, this project aimed to assess the level of infection prevention and control and management of COVID- 19 in Ethiopia, 2021. Methods: The cross-sectional study conducted at four regions and one city (Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR, Sidama Region, and Dire Dawa). Being with zonal health departments and woredas health offices, primary health care units were selected. The data were collected electronically through Kobocollect software from November 08-28/2021. Descriptive analysis like frequency and percentage was conducted by SPSS software version 25 and the results were presented by tables, figures and narration. Results: Data were collected from 16 hospitals, 92 health centers, and 344 health posts. All hospitals have designated COVID-19 focal person. There were significant number of woredas and PHCUs who didn't have IPC guidelines and protocols. About 11 woredas had no any type of diagnostic tests for COVID-19. Conclusions: The study revealed that there were significant gaps on Infection prevention and control practice, shortage of personal protective equipment, isolation and specimen transportation problem, lack of call centers. We recommend concerned bodies to fill the identified gaps.

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Case ManagementCOVID-19Cross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaHumansPrimary Health CareCOVID-19Infection prevention and controlPreparedness and case management

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PMCPMC10859735
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