Dereje Temesgen Chewaka

Name: Dereje Temesgen Chewaka
College/Institute: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University

 Department/Team: Pediatrics and Neonatal Nursing
 Field of Specialization:

• BSc in Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing
• MSc in Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing

Research Interest:  Pediatrics and Child Health as well as Related Topics        

List of Publications

1. Temesgen D, Wordofa B, Tesfaye T, Etafa W. Delay in seeking healthcare for pneumonia and associated factors among mothers/caregivers of children aged 2–59 months in public health facilities in Nekemte town, Ethiopia. BMC pediatrics. 2023 Jan 12;23(1):17. (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03825-x )

2. Daka DT, Wakuma B, Etafa W, Temesgen Chewaka D, Zewdie A, Birhanu Ayele M, Midekso Beriso Y, Legesse BT, Mekonen WM. Community-based newborn care utilization and associated factors in Nekemte City, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2023. BMC pediatrics. 2025 Jan 6;25(1):4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05337-2

3. Ebi WE, Mekonen WM, Chewaka DT, Daka DT. Change in Children’s Environmental Health and Readiness of Future Nurses: Knowledge and Skill of Nursing Students.(ongoing)

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