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Leta Hinkosa Dinsa

    Leta Hinkosa  Name: Leta Hinkosa Dinsa

       College/Institute: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University

        Department: Midwifery

Qualifications:

  • 2010-2013: BSc in Midwifery
  • 2015-2017: MSc in clinical midwifery
  • Current position: May 4, 2021, MSc, Assistant Professor of Clinical Midwifery

 Research Interest: Maternal and Child Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Human/Medical Research

Publication list

  1. Dinsa LH, Mengesha AT, Diriba DC, Sori DA. Quality of life among women with pelvic organ prolapse in West Ethiopia: A hospital-based study. SAGE Open Medicine. 2025;13. doi:1177/20503121251372748
  2. Dinsa, L.H., Hailu, A.M. & Eticha, A.D. Woman with term presentation of acaridac twin pregnancy with three cesarean section scars: a case report. J Med Case Reports19, 367 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05168-
  3. Leta Hinkosa Dinsa, Merga Chala, Frasor DS, Debelo E . Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Labor Pain Management And Associated Factors Among Obstetric Care Providers Working At West Wallaga Hospitals, Oromia, Western Ethiopia. Frontiers in Medicine, section Obstetrics and Gynecology
  4. Dinsa, L.H., Negassa, M.D., Jilo, G.K. et al. Determinants of immediate uptake of Post-Partum Intrauterine Device among women delivered in hospitals in West Wolegga Zone, Ethiopia. BMC Women's Health 24, 617 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-03458-5
  5. Dinsa LH, Eticha AD, Terefe MT. Myomectomy successful during pregnancy for the indication of acute lower abdominal pain with red degenerative myoma or ovarian torsion? “Case report”. SAGE Open Medical Case Reports. 2024;12. doi:10.1177/2050313X241301605
  6. Dinsa LH, Mengesha AT. Conjoined twin at abdomen: twin A anencephaly and face presentation with twin B cephalic presentation: a case report and review of the literature. J Med Case Rep. 2024 Dec 6;18(1):597. Doi: 10.1186/s13256-024-04894-5. PMID: 39639390; PMCID: PMC11622571.
  7. Dinsa LH, Workineh BB, Hunde CR. Gossypiboma with enterocutaneous fistula after cesarean section: a case report and review of the literature. Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2024 Oct 23;18(1):515. PubMed PMID: 39438894.
  8. Dinsa LH, Diriba A, Gezahegn M, Abdulhay F. “Outcome of patients undergoing pelvic organ prolapse: A Retrospective Comparative Study between the Old and New Technique BMC, Journal of Surgery (Under Review). Manuscript ID: 61149ea2-f009-4bfd-9ca9-a2798e5f5993.
  9. Hinkosa L, Diriba A, Gezahegn M, Efficacy of sublingual misoprostol versus oxytocin drip for induction of labour in term premature rupture of membranes at Shenan Gibe and Nigist Elleni Hospitals, Ethiopia, a Quasi-experimental study design, for consideration by the" to be considered for publication at the BMJ Journal of Public Health.
  10. Hinkosa L, Weldearegay HG, Teshome M, Bekele D, Tesfaye T, Beyene K, et al. Intention to Shift from Short-Acting to Long-Acting Methods of Contraceptives and Their Associated Factors at Axum St. Mary Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study. ADR journal 2017;4(4):34–41.
  11. Hinkosa L, Belete M, Ifa G. Besho M (2024). Knowledge of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Associated Factors among Female Students of Wolegga University, Western Ethiopia, Plosone (Under review)
  12. Bekele D, Dhaba D, Menene A, Hinkosa L. (2024). Determinants of Low Birth Weight among Newborns Delivered at Public health facilities of Bishoftu town, East Shewa Zone, Ethiopia; Unmatched case-control study, Biomed Research International.
  13. Hinkosa L, Deti M, Tesfaye T, Bekele D, Diriba A. Postabortion contraceptives uptake and its associated factors among clients visiting abortion care services in public hospitals in West Shewa Zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, 2021. SAGE Open Medicine. 2023;11. doi:10.1177/20503121231187735
  14. Hinkosa L, Tamene A, Gebeyehu N. Risk factors associated with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy in Nekemte referral hospital, from July 2015 to June 2017, Ethiopia: case-control study. Pregnancy and childbirth 2020;20(16):1–9.
  15. Gebeyehu NG, Anshebo AA, Dinsa LH. Postpartum modern contraceptive use and associated factors in Hosanna Towne Place, one 2019, 14(5)1–10.
  16. Hinkosa L, Beyene K, Bekele D, Demtsu B. Magnitude of Premarital Sexual Practice and Associated Factors Among Adigrat High School Students, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Journal of Reproductive Health: 2019;11(3):15–24.
  17. Woldemichael ES, Buda AS, Dinsa LH, Alemayehu M, Gejo NG, W/tinsaie KT, et al. Exclusive breastfeeding and associated factors among HIV positive mothers in Northern Ethiopia. Plose One. 2019; 14(1): e0210782.
  18. Hinkosa L, Weldearegay HG, Teshome M, Bekele D, Tesfaye T, Beyene K, et al. Intention to Shift from Short-Acting to Long-Acting Methods of Contraceptives and Their Associated Factors at Axum St. Mary Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study. ADR journal 2017;4(4):34–41.
  19. Bekele D, Beyene K, Hinkosa L, Shemsu MN. Partograph Utilization and Associated Factors among Graduating Health Professional Students in Asella Referral and Teaching Hospital, Ethiopia, 2016.Research & Reviews: Journal of Computational Biology 2017; 6(2):12–8.
  20. Efa, B. W., Berhanie, E., Desta, K. W., Hinkosa, L., Fetensa, G., Etafa, W., & Id, R. T. (2020). Essential newborn care practices and associated factors among post-natal mothers in Nekemte City, Western Ethiopia. 184, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0231354
  21. Regasa MT, Hinkosa L, Besho M, Bekele T, Bekuma TT, Tesfaye R, et al. Predictors of preterm birth in Western Ethiopia: A case-control study. Please one. 2021; 16(4): e0247927.

Merga Chala Bokora

Merga Chala BokoraName: Merga Chala Bokora

College/Institute: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University
 Department: Midwifery

Role/position: Lecturer, Associate Registrar at Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University
 Field of Specialization:

  • BSc in Midwifery
  • MSc in Clinical Midwifery

Research Interest: Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health-Related Topics. 

List of Publications

  1. Bayisa, Lami, et al. "Same-day ART initiation and associated factors among people living with HIV on lifelong therapy at Nekemte specialized hospital, Western Ethiopia." HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care(2023): 11-22.
  2. Bayisa, Diriba, et al. "Pregnant women’s knowledge, attitudes, and associated factors toward physical exercise during pregnancy among those attending antenatal care at Bahir Dar city, Northwest Ethiopia." SAGE Open Medicine 10 (2022): 20503121221115252.
  3. Tulu, Asmera, et al. "Determinants of Emergency Obstetrics Hysterectomy in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Five Years data: A case-control study." Medical and Health Sciences Research Journal 1.1 (2024): 39-51.
  4. Gamachu, Garoma et al. Increasing the Rate of Nursing Process Implementation: A Quality Improvement Project at Wallaga University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, 2025" BMJ Open Quality

Contact Address:

Mobile phone: +251-927210074
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Academic Staff Profile

Yohanes Midekso BerisoName: Yohanes Midekso Beriso

College/Institute: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University

Department: Surgical and Operating theatre Nursing

Professional back ground

  • Diploma in Clinical Nurse
  • BSc in Operating theatre Nurse
  • MSc in Cardiothoracic Nurse

Current Rank: Lecturer

Mobile phone: +251932397348/+251909914660

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Research interest: Patient safety and clinical outcome, Perioperative care and enhanced Recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, Technological innovation and the surgical environment, Psychological aspects and patient experience, Nursing workforce and professional issues, and special populations.

List of publications

  1. Beriso YM, Alemu W, Mulugeta T. Unveiling the experiences of operation room nurses on ethical issues: a phenomenological study in Adama Hospital Medical College, Ethiopia, 2022. BMC nursing. 2024 Nov 26;23(1):860.
  2. Tesema TM, Golja EA, Atomsa L, Berisa YM. Perception of caring behaviors and associated factors among nurses working in public hospitals of East Wollega Zone, Ethiopia, 2023. Mixed method study. Frontiers in Public Health. 2025 Apr 2;13:1513819.
  3. 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.
  4. Beriso YM, Kumbi AZ, Daba AB. Strengthening academic and clinical performance through structured note-taking: an action research study in nursing education . BMC Research Notes. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-025-07500-z

Ashenafi Tesfaye YadesaName: Ashenafi Tesfaye Yadesa

College/Institute: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University

Department: Surgical and Operating theatre Nursing

Professional back ground

  • Diploma in Clinical Nurse
  • BSc in Operating theatre Nurse
  • MSc in Adult Health Nurse

Current Rank: Lecturer

Mobile phone: +251912738700

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Research Interest: Patient safety and clinical outcome, Perioperative care and enhanced Recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, Technological innovation and the surgical environment, Psychological aspects and patient experience, Nursing workforce and professional issues, and special populations


Melkamu Getaneh JebessaName:  Melkamu Getaneh Jebessa

College/Institute: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University

Department: Surgical and Operating theatre Nursing

Professional back ground

  • BSc in Comprehensive Nursing
  • MSc in Cardiac Nurse Practitioner

Current Rank: Lecturer

Mobile phone: +251925841566

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Research Interest: Patient safety and clinical outcome, Perioperative care and enhanced Recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, Technological innovation and the surgical environment, Cardiovascular, Psychological aspects and patient experience, Nursing workforce and professional issues, and special populations

List of publications:

  1. Adal AB, Kassa RN, Habte MH, Jebesa MG, Ademe S, Tiruneh CT, Andualem A, Aynalem ZB, Bewket B. Undiagnosed hypertension and associated factors among long-distance bus drivers in Addis Ababa terminals, Ethiopia, 2022: A cross-sectional study. Plos one. 2024 Feb 15;19(2):e0292890.
  2. Adal AB, Fetensa G, Chamiso TM, Tiruneh CT, Jebesa MG, Bitew ZW. Adherence to Secondary Prophylaxis and Risk Factors Among Patients with Rheumatic Heart Disease at Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021–2022. Research Reports in Clinical Cardiology. 2022;13:73-84. https://doi.org/10.2147/RRCC.S373939

                    

Academic Staff Profile

Sena Gamosa AyanaName: Sena Gamosa Ayana

Academic Rank:  Lecturer     
College/Institute:
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollaga University
Department/Team: Comprehensive Nursing

Field of Specialization: Bsc in Nursing

  • Msc in Maternity and Reproductive Health Nursing

Contact Address: 

Mobile phone: +251 954644584


Mekdelawit Birhanu AyeleName: Mekdelawit Birhanu Ayele
  College/Institute:
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University
  Department/Team: Comprehensive Nursing

          Current Position: Academic and Research Laboratory Administration Coordinator
  Field of Specialization: Bsc in Nursing

                     Msc in Maternity and Reproductive Health Nursing

Research Interest:Maternal Related Topics          

List of Publications

1.Daka, D.T., Wakuma, B., Etafa, W. et al. Community-based newborn care utilization and associated factors in Nekemte City, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2023. BMC Pediatr 25, 4 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05337-2

Contact Address: 

Mobile phone: +251 917850331

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          Alamitsahay Galata Desta Name: Alamitsahay Galata Desta 
  College/Institute:
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University
  Department/Team: Comprehensive Nursing
  Field of Specialization: BSc in Nursing

 

Contact Address: 

Mobile phone: +251 924477957


       Aster MokoninName: Aster Mokonin
  College/Institute:
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University
  Department/Team: Comprehensive Nursing
  Field of Specialization: BSc in Nursing

 Contact Address: 

Mobile phone: +251 917216957

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    Jiregna FikaduName: Jiregna Fikadu 
  College/Institute:
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University
  Department/Team: Comprehensive Nursing
  Field of Specialization: BSc in Nursing

Contact Address: Mobile phone: +251 917160254

Tadele Amente Belisa

Tadele Amente BelisaName: Tadele Amente Belisa

Academic Rank:  Lecturer     
College/Institute:
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University
Department/Team: Comprehensive Nursing

Field of Specialization:
BSc in Nursing

 MSc in Adult Health Nursing

Research Interest:  Health

List of publication

  1. Amente, T., Kebede, Y. & Belachew, T. Social-demographic and behavioral predictors of core indicators of complementary feeding practices among mothers of children aged 6–23 months: baseline results from a cluster-randomized trial in rural Ethiopia. BMC Pediatr 25, 517 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05869-1
  2. Abadiga, M., Mosisa, G., Amente, T. et al. Health-related quality of life and associated factors among epileptic patients on treatment follow up at public hospitals of Wollega zones, Ethiopia, 2018. BMC Res Notes 12, 679 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4720-3
  3. Amente, Tadele & Bekuma, Tariku Tesfaye & Addise, Mesfin. (2017). Contraceptive Use and Family Size Preferences among Married Women of Reproductive Age in Jimma Arjo District of Eastern Wellega Zone in Oromia, Ethiopia. Journal of Community & Public Health Nursing. 03. 10.4172/2471-9846.1000179.
  4. Amente, Tadele & Kebede, Birtukan. (2016). Determinants of Health Service Utilization among Older Adults in Bedele Town,Illubabor Zone, Ethiopia. Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism. 7. 10.4172/2155-6156.1000713.
  5. Kassa RN, Ibrahim IY, Hailemariam HA, Habte MH. Self-care practice and its predictors among adults with diabetes mellitus on follow up at public hospitals of Arsi zone, southeast Ethiopia. BMC Res Notes. 2021 Mar 19;14(1):102. doi: 10.1186/s13104-021-05511-0. PMID: 33741022; PMCID: PMC7977254.

Contact Address: 

Mobile phone: +251 954644584

Takele Mitiku Tesema 

Takele Mitiku TesemaName: Takele Mitiku Tesema 

Academic Rank:  Lecturer     
College/Institute:
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University
Department/Team: Comprehensive Nursing

Field of Specialization: Bsc in Nursing

  • Msc in Adult Health Nursing

Research Interest:  Health

List of Publications

  1. Perception of caring behaviors and associated factors among nurses working in public hospitals of East Wollega Zone, Ethiopia, 2023. Mixed method study, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1513819
  2. Management practices of primary dysmenorrhea among female high school students in Nekemte town, East Wallaga Zone, Western Oromia, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03732-0

Contact Address: 

Mobile phone: +251 935081982/ +251 917815774

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Feven Dinsa Dinagde

Feven Dinsa DinagdeName: Feven Dinsa Dinagde

Academic Rank:  Lecturer     
College/Institute:
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University
Department/Team: Comprehensive Nursing

Field of Specialization: Bsc in Nursing

  • Msc in Adult Health Nursing

Research Interest:  Health

List of Publications

  1. Dinsa F, Aga F, Gela D. Factors associated with knowledge of diabetic retinopathy among adults with diabetes on follow-up care at public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study. Front Clin Diabetes Healthc. 2025 May 19;6:1527143. doi: 10.3389/fcdhc.2025.1527143. PMID: 40458683; PMCID: PMC12127204.
  1. Prevalence of primary teeth extraction and associated factors among under-five children in Adea Berga woreda, west shewa, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2024: community based cross sectional study

Contact Address: 

Mobile phone: +251 935894513

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Demiso Geneti Dinagde 

Demiso Geneti DinagdeName: Demiso Geneti Dinagde 

Academic Rank:  Lecturer     
College/Institute:
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University
Department/Team:
Comprehensive Nursing
Field of Specialization: Bsc in Nursing
                                Msc in
Adult Health Nursing        

Research Interest:  Health

List of Publications

  1. Self-care practice and associated factors among adult asthmatic patients on follow up care at public hospitals in East Wallaga zone, West Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study, 2025. 2025 May 28;15(5):e092556. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-092556
  2. Determinants of Premature Rupture of Membrane among Pregnant Women in Horo Guduru Wallaga Zone, Western Oromia, Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study, September 2025. DOI:10.1016/j.cegh.2025.102188
  3. Management practices of primary dysmenorrhea among female high school students in Nekemte town, East Wallaga Zone, Western Oromia, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study, 2025 Apr 19;25(1):194. doi: 10.1186/s12905-025-03732-0.

Contact Address: 

Mobile phone: +251 917851710

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Campuses

Main Campus (Nekemte)

Gimbi Campus(Faculty of Social Science and Humanity, Resource Mgmt. and Economics, Natural and Environmental Science , Business and Development )

Shambu Campus(Fuculty of Agriculture, Technology, Resource Mgmt. and Economics )