Gebrecherkos Teame Gebrehiwot

Department of Biomedical Research and Technology Transfer, Tigray Health Research Institute, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Prevalence of fungal, bacterial, and viral sexually transmitted diseases as well as monthly trends in Tigray, Ethiopia's government health facilities, July 2019–June 2020.
  Author(s): Mulugeta Tilahun Gebremedhin*, Ataklti Gessesse Teka, Gebrecherkos Teame Gebrehiwot, Mesfin Tesfay Zelalem, Hayelom Kahsay Bayrrue and Gebreselama Gebreyohannes Gebregiorgis
  
  Objective of the study: To assess the prevalence and trends of bacterial, fungal and viral STIs in our region. Methods: A retrospective study on Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) in healthcare facilities in the Tigray regions was carried out between July 2019 and June 2020. Descriptive statistics analysis was utilized to compare prevalence measures and trends across age groups, sexes, and months. Tables and line graphs were used to present the indings. Using the Chi-square test, a relationship between the disease conditions and was found. Main outcome measures: Measures of prevalence and trend. Result: 3500 patients who visited the hospital are included in this analysis. Of those who received a diagnosis, 1657 (47.3%) were in females and 1843 (52.7%) in males. When it came to .. Read More»