Name: 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

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Name: 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

Name:  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

Name: 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

Name: 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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           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

       Name: 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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    Name: 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

Name: 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

Name: 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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Name: 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.

2. 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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Name: 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.

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Mobile phone: +251 917851710

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Name: Tesfaye Abera Gudeta

 Academic Rank:  Assistant Professor    

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

Department/Team: Comprehensive Nursing

Current Position: Nursing and Midwifery academic and service Director

Field of Specialization: BSc in Nursing

 MSc in Maternal and reproductive Health Nursing

 Assistant professor of Maternal and Reproductive Health Nursing

Research Interest:  Neonatal, Maternal, Reproductive Health, Nursing and Health-Related areas. To date, I have published more than 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals.

List of Publications

1. Mersha, A., Abera, A., Tesfaye, T. et al.Therapeutic communication and its associated factors among nurses working in public hospitals of Gamo zone, southern Ethiopia: application of Hildegard Peplau’s nursing theory of interpersonal relations. BMC Nurs22, 381 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-023-01526-z
2. Mosisa, G., Diriba, D., Tsegaye, R. et al.Burden of intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among pregnant women in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. matern health, neonatol and perinatol9, 5 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-023-00150-8
3. Gudeta TA, Regassa TM, Gamtessa LC. Female genital mutilation: prevalence, associated factors and health consequences among reproductive age group women in Keffa Zone, Southwest, Ethiopia. Reprod Health. 2022 Mar 5;19(1):60. doi: 10.1186/s12978-022-01364-3. PMID: 35248074; PMCID: PMC8898456.
4. Mekonnen T, Abera T, Tilahun A, Tadese A, Yadesa T. Self-reported turnover intention and associated factors among health professionals in Kafa Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. SAGE Open Med. 2022 Mar 29;10:20503121221088097. doi: 10.1177/20503121221088097. PMID: 35371478; PMCID: PMC8968988.
5. Magnitude and factors associated with anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Bench Maji, Keffa and Sheka zones of public hospitals, Southwest, Ethiopia, 2018: A cross -sectional study
6. Bayisa L, Abera T, Mulisa D, Mosisa G, Mosisa A, Tolosa T, Turi E, Wakuma B, Abdisa E, Bayisa D. Time to Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation and Its Predictors Among Newly Diagnosed HIV-Positive People in Nekemte Town, Western Ethiopia: Claim of Universal Test and Treat. HIV AIDS (Auckl). 2021 Oct 9;13:959-972. doi: 10.2147/HIV.S327967. PMID: 34675687; PMCID: PMC8519411.
7. Regassa TM, Gudeta TA. Levels of undernutrition and associated factors among adults receiving highly active anti-retroviral therapy in health institutions in Bench Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia in 2018. Front Nutr. 2022 Aug 9;9:814494. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.814494. PMID: 36017226; PMCID: PMC9397212.
8. Belay AS, Kassie Gidafie A, Abera Gudeta T. Perinatal intimate partner violence during COVID-19 and its associated factors among postpartum mothers attending newborn immunization in southern Ethiopia, 2021: A cross-sectional study. SAGE Open Med. 2022 Aug 12;10:20503121221116671. doi: 10.1177/20503121221116671. PMID: 35983083; PMCID: PMC9379272.
9. Mulisa D, Tolossa T, Bayisa L, Abera T, Wakuma B. First-line virologic-based ART treatment failure and associated factors among adult HIV Positives in Southwest Shoa, Central Ethiopia. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2022 Jan-Dec;21:23259582221111080. doi: 10.1177/23259582221111080. PMID: 35844136; PMCID: PMC9297459.
10. Mulisa, Diriba & Tolossa, Tadesse & Regasa, Misganu & Bayisa, Lami & Abera, Tesfaye & Wakuma, Bizuneh & Mosisa, Alemnesh. (2021). Autonomy of Nurses in Their Work and Associated Factors in Nurses of Selected Public Hospitals of Wollega Zones, Oromia Regional State, Western Parts of Ethiopia, 2020. Nursing: Research and Reviews. 11. 1-8. 10.2147/NRR.S307326.
11. Mulisa D, Tolossa T, Oluma Ayana A, Regasa MT, Bayisa L, Abera T, Mosisa A, Wakuma B, Etafa W, Tsegaye R, Fetensa G, Turi E, Diriba DC, Besho M, Mosisa G. Nurses are leaving the nursing profession: A finding from the willingness of the nurses to stay in the nursing profession among nurses working in selected public hospitals of Wollega Zones, Oromia, Ethiopia. SAGE Open Med. 2022 Mar 8;10:20503121221081755. doi: 10.1177/20503121221081755. PMID: 35284075; PMCID: PMC8908397.
12. Gudeta TA, Regassa TM. Factors Associated with Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Among Pregnant Women in Bench Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2019 Sep;29(5):567-576. doi: 10.4314/ejhs.v29i5.6. PMID: 31666777; PMCID: PMC6813274.
13. Bayisa, Lami & Abadiga, Muktar & Tolossa, Tadesse & Ayana, Adugna & Abera, Tesfaye & Mulisa, Diriba & Turi, Ebisa & Abdisa, Eba & Mamo, Galana. (2021). Disclosure Deficits among People Living With HIV on ART at Nekemte Specialized Hospital, Western Ethiopia. Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research.
14. Abera T, Bayisa L, Bekele T, Dessalegn M, Mulisa D, Gamtessa LC. Neonatal Mortality and Its Associated Factors among Neonates Admitted to Wollega University Referral Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, East Wollega, Ethiopia. Glob Pediatr Health. 2021 Jul 7;8:2333794X211030157. doi: 10.1177/2333794X211030157. PMID: 34286050; PMCID: PMC8267021.
15. Gudeta, Tesfaye Abera, Tilahun MEkonnen Regassa, Lalisa Chewaka Gamtesa, Tsegaye Lolaso Lenjebo, Wondewossen Fekede and kidan Mengistu. “magnitude and factors associated with low birth weight among women delivered in public hospitals of bench maji, keffa and sheka zones south west of ethiopia, 2018.” Ethiopian Journal of Reproductive Health(2019).
16. Abera, Tesfaye & Mekonnen, Tilahun & Lolaso, Tsegaye & Chewaka, Lalisa & Weldekidan, Fekede. (2021). Stillbirth and associated factors among women delivered in public hospitals, Southwest Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Reproductive Health. 13. 10.69614/ejrh.v13i2.425.
17. Gudeta TA, Regassa TM. Pregnancy Induced Hypertension and Associated Factors among Women Attending Delivery Service at Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital, Tepi General Hospital and Gebretsadik Shawo Hospital, Southwest, Ethiopia. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2019 Jan;29(1):831-840. doi: 10.4314/ejhs.v29i1.4. PMID: 30700950; PMCID: PMC6341446.
18. Abera, Tesfaye. (2018). Pregnancy Induced Hypertension and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care Service at Jimma Town Public Health Facilities, South West Ethiopia. Journal of Gynecology and Womens Health. 10. 10.19080/JGWH.2018.10.555792.
19. Abera, Tesfaye & Sisay, Dereje & Negeri, Garoma & Dow, Mark & Hassen, Seid. (2018). Magnitude of Post-Partum Hemorrhage among Women Who Received Postpartum Care at Bedele Hospital South West, Ethiopia, 2018. Journal of Pregnancy and Child Health. 05. 10.4172/2376-127X.1000396.
20. Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude towards Prevention of Mother-To Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS among Antenatal Care Client in MizanAman Town Public Health Facilities, Benchi-Maji Zone, South Nation Nationalities and People Region, Southwest Ethiopia, 2017
21. Knowledge, Attitude and Utilization towards Emergency Contraceptive among Preparatory Students of Mizan High School Students, Bench-Maji Zone, South West, Ethiopia, 2016
22. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Voluntary HIV Testing and Counselling among Mizan High School Students Benchi Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia, 2017
23. Assessment of Neonatal Death and Causes among Admitted Neonates in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Mizan Tepi University Teaching Hospital, Bench Maji Zone, South-West Ethiopia, 2018
24. Gudeta TA, Regassa TM. Pregnancy Induced Hypertension and Associated Factors among Women Attending Delivery Service at Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital, Tepi General Hospital and Gebretsadik Shawo Hospital, Southwest, Ethiopia. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2019 Jan;29(1):831-840. doi: 10.4314/ejhs.v29i1.4. PMID: 30700950; PMCID: PMC6341446.
25. Yemaneh, Yayehyirad & Abera, Tesfaye & Hailu, Dejene & Niguse, Wondwossen & Chewaka, Lalisa & Daniel, Tariku & Abebe, Hawi & Tsegaye, Nardos. (2017). Knowledge Attitude and practice towards solid and liquid waste Management among Addis ketema and Kometa kebele community Mizan-Aman town, Bench-Maji zone, South Nations Nationalities and Peoples Regional State, South West Ethiopia, 2017. Journal of Environmental Geology. 1. 10.4172/2591-7641.1000005.
26. Diriba, D.C., Tilahun, T., Akuma, A.O. et al.Work engagement and its associated factors among nurses in hospitals of western Ethiopia. BMC Nurs24, 1254 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03872-6
27. Gindaba, B.G., Sebu, L.D., Gindaba, E.Z. et al.Management practices of primary dysmenorrhea among female high school students in Nekemte town, East Wallaga Zone, Western Oromia, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Women's Health25, 194 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03732-0
28. Gindaba BG, Abera Gudeta T, Sebu LD, Zerihun Gindaba E, Abdisa MT. Primary dysmenorrhea and its associated factors among female high school students in Nekemte town, East Wallaga Zone, Western Oromia, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Front Reprod Health. 2025 Jan 7;6:1451551. doi: 10.3389/frph.2024.1451551. PMID: 39839226; PMCID: PMC11747760.
29. Bayisa L, Keno TS, Ayana GE, Abera T, Akuma AO. Out-of-Catchment Area Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation and its Factors among HIV Positive People on Lifelong Therapy in Western Ethiopia: Implementation of Decentralized ART Services. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2025 Jan-Dec;24:23259582241307467. doi: 10.1177/23259582241307467. PMID: 39773102; PMCID: PMC11707785.
30. Berhanu, R.D., Golja, E.A., Gudeta, T.A. et al.Cultural sensitivity and associated factors among nurses in southwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nurs23, 182 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-01838-8
31. Oljira, H., Rata, A., Mulatu, B. et al.Partner notification service utilization and associated factors among clients attending anti-retroviral therapy clinics of public health facilities in Gimbi Town, West Ethiopia, 2023: a facility-based mixed-method cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 24, 687 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18196-4
32. (PDF) Partner Notification. Available from:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378822619_Partner_Notification#fullTextFileContent [accessed Oct 14 2025].
33. Regassa TM, Gudeta TA. Levels of undernutrition and associated factors among adults receiving highly active anti-retroviral therapy in health institutions in Bench Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia in 2018. Front Nutr. 2022 Aug 9;9:814494. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.814494. PMID: 36017226; PMCID: PMC9397212.

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Name: 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

E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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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

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Name: 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

E-mail:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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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

Name:  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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Institutional email:  melkamugetaneh@This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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