Name: Lammi Bayisa  Ababa

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 Tropical infectious Disease and HIV

Research Area of Interest: Sexually transmitted infection, HIV/AIDS in particular, Infectious Diseases, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) and Sexual and Reproductive Health issues.

List of Publications

1. 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 JIAPAC. 2025 Jan 1; 24:23259582241307467. https://doi.org/10.1177/23259582241307467
2. Bayisa L, Tadesse A, Reta MM, Gebeye E. Prevalence and Factors Associated with Delayed Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living with HIV in Nekemte Referral Hospital, Western Ethiopia. HIVAIDS Auckl NZ. 2020;12:457  http://doi.org/10,2147/HIV.5267408
3. Bayisa L, Bayisa D, Turi E, Mulisa D, Tolossa T, Akuma AO, et al. Same-Day ART Initiation and Associated Factors Among People Living with HIV on Lifelong Therapy at Nekemte Specialized Hospital, Western Ethiopia. HIVAIDS - Res Palliat  2023 Jan 24; 15:11–22. https://doi.org/10.2147/HIV.S395238
4. Bayisa L, Abadiga M, Tolossa T, Oluma A, Abera T, Mulisa D, et al. Disclosure Deficits among People Living With HIV on ART at Nekemte Specialized Hospital,  Western Ethiopia. J AIDS Clin Res. 2021 May  4;  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351308526
5. Bayisa L, Tadesse A, Mulisa D, Turi E, Tolosa T. Behavioral factors associated with delayed ART initiation among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) in Nekemte  referral Hospital, Western Ethiopia. Int J Afr Nurs Sci. 2021 Jan 1; 14:100280.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2021.100280
6. Bayisa L, Abera T, Mulisa D, Mosisa G, Mosisa A, Tolosa T, et al. 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. HIVAIDS Auckl NZ. 2021; 13:959. https://dx.doi.org/10.2147%2FHIV.S327967
7. Bayisa L, Wakuma B, Abera T, Mulisa D, Mosisa G, Tolossa T, et al. Are the Things Told to Care Providers Kept Confidential? Perceived Breaches of Confidentiality and Associated Factors Among HIV/AIDS Clients on ART at Nekemte Specialized  Hospital, Western Ethiopia, 2021. HIVAIDS Auckl NZ. 2022; 14:1.  https://doi.org/10.2147/HIV.S350091
8. Hussein A, Mosisa G, Bayisa L. Willingness to use HIV PrEP and its Associated Factors among Female Sex Workers in Nekemte Town, Western Ethiopia (under review on journal of BMC Infectious Diseases) https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3956682/v1
9. Mosisa G, Mulisa D, Ayana A, Bayisa L, Merdassa E, Bayisa D, et al. HIV sero status disclosure and associated factors among HIV positive women in East Africa: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Implications for prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission. 2022 Nov 22; https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.919410
10. Ali D, Di Q, Turi E, Fekadu G, Feyisa B, Temesgen S, Bayisa L, Tesfaye S, Bright A, Abdul-Aziz S, et al. Psychoactive substance uses among people living with  HIV/AIDS in Western Ethiopia: a multi-centered facility-based cross-sectional study.  J Subst Use. 2022 Sep 12; https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2022.2120428
11. 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 JIAPAC. 2022 Jan  1;21:23259582221111080. https://doi.org/10.1177/23259582221111080
12. Turi E, Simegnew D, Fekadu G, Tolossa T, Desalegn M, Bayisa L, et al. High Perceived Stigma Among People Living with HIV/AIDS in a Resource Limited Setting in Western Ethiopia: The Effect of Depression and Low Social Support.  HIVAIDS Auckl NZ. 2021; 13:389. http://doi.org/10.2147/HIV.S295110
13. Tolossa T, Wakuma B, Besho M, Mulisa D, Fekadu G, Bayisa L, et al. HIV serostatus disclosure and associated factors among HIV positive pregnant and  lactating women at Nekemte public health facilities, western Ethiopia. PLOS ONE.  2021 Mar 19; 16 (3):e0248278. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248278
14. Tolossa T, Merdassa Atomssa E, Fetensa G, Bayisa L, Ayala D, Turi E, et al. Acute respiratory distress syndrome among patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to treatment center of Wollega University Referral Hospital, Western Ethiopia. PloS  2022; 17 (6):e0267835. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0267835
15. Mosisa G, Abera T, Chala D, Bayisa L, Kejela G, Turi E, 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 Perinatol. 2023 Apr  6;9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-023-00150-8
16. Tolossa T, Wakuma B, Ayala D, Seyoum D, Fetensa G, Getahun A, et al. Incidence and predictors of death from COVID-19 among patients admitted to treatment center of Wollega University Referral Hospital, Western Ethiopia: A retrospective cohort study. PLOS ONE. 2022 Jul 27; 17(7):e0267827. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0267827
17. Bayisa D, Waltengus F, Lake S, Wakuma B, Bayisa L, Chala M, 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  SAGE Open Med. 2022 Aug 1; 10:205031212211152. https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121221115252
18. 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 Jan 1; 8:2333794X211030157.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2333794X211030157
19. Mulisa D, Tolossa T, Regasa MT, Bayisa L, Abera T, Wakuma B, et al. <p>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</p>. Nurs Res Rev. 2021 Jun 3; 11:1– 8. https://doi.org/10.2147/NRR.S307326
20. Mulisa D, Tolossa T, Ayana AO, Regasa MT, Bayisa L, Abera T, et al. 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. :9.  https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121221081755
21. Tiruneh G, Yilma M, Wakuma B, Abdisa E, Bayisa L, Nichols M, et al. Compliance with research ethics in epidemiological studies targeted to conflict-affected areas in Western Ethiopia: validity of informed consent (VIC) by information comprehension and voluntariness (ICV). BMC Med Ethics. 2024 Jan 18;25. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-024-01003-5
22. Geneti D, Bayisa L, Mosisa G. Self-care practice and associated factors among adult asthmatic patients on follow up care at public hospitals in East Wollega zone, West Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study, 2025. BMJ Open. 2025 May 28;15(5): e092556.https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-092556

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Name: Chaltu Hinkosa Feyisa

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 Maternal and reproductive Health Nursing

Research Interest:  Maternal and Reproductive Health, Maternal Health Literacy and Public health

 List of Publications

1. Hinkosa, Chaltu & Dugassa, Dinka & Fekadu, Ginenus. (2019). Prevalence of abused social drugs among gute area peoples, east wollega zone, oromia regional state, ethiopia. World Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research. 1. 38-45.
2. Hinkosa, Chaltu & Dugassa, Dinka & Jifar, Dejene & Fekadu, Ginenus. (2019). Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of post exposure prophylaxis for hiv/aids among health care workers in shambu general hospital, horro guduru wollega zone, oromia regional state, ethiopia. World Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research.
3. Dugassa, Dinka & Ginenusfekadu, & Hinkosa, Chaltu & Gebeyehu, Habte & Bekele, Firomsa. (2019). Drug utilization pattern and potential teratogenesity risk among pregnant women; nekemte referral hospital, east wollega zone, oromia regional state, ethiopia. World Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research.
4. Hinkosa, Chaltu & Dugassa, Dinka & Fekadu, Ginenus & Gebeyehu, Habte & Bekele, Firomsa. (2018). Assessement of knowledge, attitude and practice of wollega university extension pharmacy students towards hiv voluntary counselling and testing, west ethiopia. World Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research.
5. Dugassa, Dinka & Fekadu, Ginenus & Hinkosa, Chaltu. (2019). Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of shambu preparatory school female students towards use of emergency contraceptive. World Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research.
6. Dugassa, Dinka & Fekadu, Ginenus & Bekele, Firomsa & Hinkosa, Chaltu. (2019). Ethno medical survey among residents of nekemte town, east wollega zone, oromia regional state, ethiopia. World Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research.

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Name: Nasira Jemal Jibril

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

 Field of Specialization: Clinical Nursing , Bsc Nursing

• Msc in Adult Health Nursing

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Name: Misganu Diriba Olana
 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: Nursing care and Health Related Topics          

List of Publications

1.  Prehospital delay and associated factors among stroke patients in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2025-08-17 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0326323
2. Dignified care and associated factors among adult patients admitted to Jimma Medical Center, south west Ethiopia, 2023 DOI :https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12995-0

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Name: Adugna Oluma Ayana  

Academic Rank:  Ass’t. Professor       
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

 Assistant professor of Adult Health Nursing   

Research Interest:  Health related issues 

 List of Publications

1. Oluma, A., Abadiga, M., Mosisa, G., & Etafa, W. (2021). Magnitude and predictors of poor glycemic control among patients with diabetes attending public hospitals of Western PloS                      one, 16(2),                     e0247634. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0247634
2. Oluma, , Mosisa, G., Abadiga, M., Tsegaye, R., Habte, A., & Abdissa, E. (2020). Predictors of adherence to self-care behavior among patients with diabetes at public hospitals in West Ethiopia. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity, 3277-3288. I: https://doi.org/10.2147/DMSO.S266589
3. Oluma, A., & Abadiga, M. (2020). Caring behavior and associated factors among nurses working in  Jimma  University  specialized  hospital,  Oromia,  Southwest Ethiopia, 2019. BMC nursing, 19, 1-7.  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-0407-2
4. Oluma, A., Abadiga, M., Mosisa, , Fekadu, G., & Turi, E. (2020). Perceived self- efficacy and associated factors among adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at public hospitals of Western Ethiopia, 2020. Patient preference and adherence, 1689-1698. https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S275887
5. Oluma, , Abadiga,  M.,  Mosisa,  G.,  Etafa,  W.,  &  Fekadu,  G.  (2020).  Food Insecurity among people living with HIV/AIDS on ART follower at public hospitals of  Western  Ethiopia. International Journal  of  Food  Science, 2020(1),  8825453. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8825453
6. Mosisa, , Mulisa, D.,  Oluma,  A.,  Bayisa,  L.,  Merdassa, E.,  Bayisa,  D., ...  & Wakuma, B. (2022). HIV sero-status disclosure and associated factors among HIV positive women in East Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis. Implications for prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission. Frontiers in Public Health, 10, 919410. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.919410
7. Mosisa, G., Diriba, D. C., Tsegaye, R., Kejela, G., Bayisa, D., Oluma, A. ... & Tufa, G. (2023). Burden of intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among pregnant women in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology, 9(1), 5. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-023- 00150-8
8. Mosisa, , Tsegaye, R., Wakuma, B., Mulisa, D., Etefa, W., Abadiga, M., Fekadu, G., Oluma, A. and Turi, E., 2020. Fertility desire and associated factors among people living with HIV in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Public Health, 78, pp.1-16. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-020-00504-0
9. Abadiga, , Wakuma, B., Oluma, A., Fekadu, G., Hiko, N., & Mosisa, G. (2021).Determinants of preterm birth among women delivered in public hospitals of Western Ethiopia, 2020:    Unmatched    case-control    study. PloS    one, 16(1),    e0245825. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0245825
10. Abadiga, M., Mosisa, G., Amente, T., & Oluma, A. (2019). Health-related quality of life and associated factors among epileptic patients on treatment follow up at public hospitals of Wollega   zones,   Ethiopia,   BMC   research   notes, 12,   1-7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4720-3
11. Etafa, W., Wakuma, B., Fetensa, G., Tsegaye, R., Abdisa, E., Oluma, A., ... & Takele, T. (2020). Nurses’ knowledge about palliative care and attitude towards end- of-life care  in  public  hospitals  in  Wollega  zones:  A  multicenter  cross-sectional study. PloS one, 15(10), e0238357. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238357
12. Abadiga, M., Mosisa, G., Tsegaye, R., Oluma, A., Abdisa, E., & Bekele, T. (2022). Determinants of adverse birth outcomes among women delivered in public hospitals of Ethiopia, Archives         of         Public         Health, 80(1),         12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-021-00776-0
13. Tsegaye, R., Mulisa, D., Wakuma, B., Etafa, W., Mosisa, G., Turi, E., Fetensa, G., Oluma, A., Seyoum, D., Fekadu, G. and Tolossa, T., 2021. The magnitude of depressive disorder and associated factors among prisoners in Ethiopia; implications for nursing care: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 14,  100289.   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2021.100289 ISSN 2214-1391
14. Mosisa, G., Abadiga, M., Oluma, A., & Wakuma, B. (2022). Quality of work-life and associated factors among nurses working in Wollega zones public hospitals, West Ethiopia: a  cross-sectional   International   Journal   of   Africa   Nursing Sciences, 17, 100466. : https://doi.org/10.1016/J.IJANS.2022.100466
15. Bayisa, L., Abadiga, M., Tolosa, T., Oluma, A., Abera, T., Mulisa, D., ... & Mamo, G. (2021). Disclosure Deficits among People Living With HIV on ART at Nekemte Specialized Hospital, Western Ethiopia. : https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351308518
16. Mulisa, D., Tolossa, T., Oluma Ayana, , Regasa, M. T., Bayisa, L., Abera, T., ... & Mosisa, G. (2022). 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 Medicine, 10, 20503121221081755. https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121221081755
17. Fekadu, G., Adamu, A., Gebre, M., Gamachu, B., Bekele, F., Abadiga, M., ... & Oluma, (2020).  Magnitude  and  determinants  of  uncontrolled  blood  pressure among  adult  hypertensive  patients  on  follow-up  at  Nekemte  Referral  Hospital,  Western       Ethiopia. Integrated       blood       pressure       control,       49-61.      https://doi.org/10.2147/IBPC.S245068
18. Woyessa, A. H., Oluma, A., Palanichamy, T., Kebede, B., Abdissa, E., Labata, B. G., & Assefa, L. (2021). Predictors of health-care workers’ unwillingness to continue working during the peak of COVID-19 in Western Ethiopia: an extended parallel- process model   Risk   management   and   healthcare   policy,   1165-1173.  : https://doi.org/10.2147/RMHP.S288003

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Name: Teshale  Mulatu Dibisa 

Academic Rank:  Ass’t. Professor       
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 Maternal and reproductive Health Nursing

 Assistant professor of Maternal and Reproductive Health Nursing

Research Interest:  Maternal and Reproductive Health

 List of Publications

1. Teshale Mulatu*, Amsale Cherie and Lemma Negesa, Prevalence of Unwanted Pregnancy and Associated Factors among Women in Reproductive Age Groups at Selected Health Facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. J Women's Health Care 2017, 6:5 DOI: 10.4172/2167-0420.1000392
2. Teshale Mulatu Dibisa*, Lemma Negesa, Tewelde Gebre Hawareya and Degu Abate, Breast cancer screening practice and its associated factors among women in Kersa District, Eastern Ethiopia. Pan Afr Med J. 2019; 33: 144.DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2019.33.144.1806
3. Teshale Mulatu Dibisa and Yitagesu Sintayehu, Exclusive Breast Feeding and Its Associated Factors Among Mothers of <12 Months Old Child in Harar Town, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Dovepress, Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2020; 11: 145–152. DOI: 10.2147/PHMT.S253974
4. Yitagesu Sintayehu, Assefa Desalew, Biftu Geda, Kasiye Shiferaw, Getahun Tiruye, Teshale Mulatu, Haymanot Mezmur, Knowledge of Basic Neonatal Resuscitation and Associated Factors Among Midwives and Nurses in Public Health Institutions in Eastern Ethiopia https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.
5. Yitagesu Sintayehu, Assefa Desalew, Biftu Geda, Getahun Tiruye , Haymanot Mezmur , Kasiye Shiferaw , Teshale Mulatu: Basic neonatal resuscitation skills of midwives and nurses in Eastern Ethiopia are not well retained: An observational study. PLoS One. 2020;15(7):e0236194. Published 2020 Jul24. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0236194
6. Teshale Mulatu *, Yitagesu Sintayehu, Yadeta Dessie , Merga Dheresa . Modern Family Planning Utillization and Its Associated Factors among Currently Married Women in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A community Based Study. Hindawi BioMed Research International Volume 2020, Article ID 6096280, 9 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/6096280
7. Mathewos Mekonnen*,  Kumera Bekele, Kemal Jemal, Dejene Hailu,  Bikila Tesfa,  Teshale Mulatu. Oral Rehydration Therapy Use During the Diarrheal Episode and Associated Factors Among Mothers of Under-Five Children Visiting Public Health Facilities in North Showa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Dovepress, patient Preference and Adherence 2021:15 423–430.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S295428
8. Shegaw Geze Tenaw , Nega Assefa, Teshale Mulatu and Abera Kenay Tura*.  Maternal near miss among women admitted in major private hospitals in eastern Ethiopia: a retrospective study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (2021) 21:181  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03677-w
9. Teshale Mulatu *, Adera Debella, Tilaye Feto, Yadeta Dessie: Determinants of Stillbirth among Women Who delivered at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia: A facility based cross-sectional study. Sage Open Medicine https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121221076370
10. Seble Mengistu, Firehiwot Mesfin, Adera Debela, Teshale Mulatu* Merga Dheresa: Prevalence of stillbirth and associated factors among mothers who gave at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital,Eastern Ethiopia, frontiers in pediatrics. DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.820308
11. Mathewos Mekonnen, Kemal Jemal, Ayele Tilahun*, Dejene Edosa, Teshale Mulatu: Sexual violence and adverse reproductive health outcomes among youth females in North Shoa zone, Oromia, Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study. Sage Open Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121221125142
12. Yitagesu SintayehuI*, Legesse AberaI, Alekaw Sema , Yalelet Belay , Alemu GutaI, Bezabih Amsalu , Tafese Dejene , Nigus Kassie , Teshale Mulatu,  Getahun Tiruye : Factors associated with neonatal near miss among neonates admitted to public hospitals in dire Dawa administration, Eastern Ethiopia: A case-control study. Plos One: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0273665
13. Teshale Mulatu*, Adera Debella, Tilaye Feto , 14. Yadeta Dessie : Adverse Birth Outcomes among Women Who Gave Birth at Selected Public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia. East African Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences: http://ejol.ethernet.edu.et/index.php/EAJHBS/article/view/2135/1365
14. Arega T, Mulatu T*, Alemayehu A, Mussa I and Dheresa M (2022) Institutional delivery and associated factors among women who gave birth in Benishangul Gumuz region, South West Ethiopia. Front. Public Health 10:965524. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.965524
15. Teshale Mulatu*, Merga Deressa, Yitagesu Sintayehu, Yadeta Dessie : male involvement in family planning use and associated factors among currently married men in rural Eastern Ethiopia. Community-based cross-sectional study, 2020.  Sage Open Medicine https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121221094178
16. Etenat Aemro, Meyrema Abdo, Alem Deksisa, Afework Alemayehu, Teshale Mulatu*, Tahir Ahmed Hassen, Alemayehu Molla and Kedir Teji Roba : Immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device utilization and associated factors among women who gave birth in public health facilities of Adama town, Ethiopia. SAGE Open Medicine, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121221142412
17. Girma, N., Abdo M, Kalu S, Alemayhu A, Mulatu T* et al. (2023). "Late initiation of antenatal care among pregnant women in Addis Ababa city, Ethiopia: a facility based cross-sectional study." BMC Women's Health 23(1): 13.
18. Wolde M, Mulatu T*, Alemayehu G,Alemayehu A and Assefa N (2024) Predictors and perinatal outcomes of pre-labor rupture of membrane among pregnant women admitted to Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized University Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia: a retrospective study.Front. Med. 10:1269024.doi: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1269024
19. Wolde M, Mulatu T*, Alemayehu G,Alemayehu A and Assefa N (2024) Predictors and perinatal outcomes of pre-labor rupture of membrane among pregnant women admitted to Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized University Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia: a retrospective study. Front. Med. 10:1269024.doi: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1269024
20. Mulatu, T*., et al. (2024). "Multi-level analysis of intimate partner violence and its determinants among reproductive age group women in Ethiopia: evidence from Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey, 2016." BMC Public Health 24(1): 1391.
21. Mengistie T, Mulatu T*, Alemayehu A,Yadeta TA and Dheresa M (2022) Respectful maternity care among women who gave birth at public hospitals in Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Front. Public Health 10:949943.doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.949943

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Name: Jibril Dori Boru

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 Maternal and reproductive Health Nursing

Research Interest:  Maternal Health and related issues in Ethiopia          

 List of Publications

1. Breast self-examination practice and associated factors among female healthcare workers in West Shoa Zone, Western Ethiopia 2019: a cross-sectional study. Research note Open access Published: 30 September 2019 Volume 12, article number 637, (2019)
2. Magnitude of cesarean section and its associated factors among mothers who gave birth in public hospitals in East Wollega Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. Research Open access: Published: 27 December 2024: Volume 24, article number 668, (2024)
3. COVID-19-related dysfunctional anxiety and associated factors among adolescents in Southwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Research. Open access: Published: February 27, 2024: Volume 24, article number 167, (2024).
4. Time to reoccurrence of tuberculosis and its predictors among adult HIV/AIDS patients on ART at public hospitals in East and Horro Guduru Wollega zones, West Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study. Research Open access: Published: 26 May 2025: Volume 25, article number 1939, (2025)
5. Breast Self-Examination Practice among Women of Reproductive Age in Negele Arsi town, West Arsi Zone Oromia Region, Ethiopia 2023: Community based Cross-sectional study design (under review)
6. Compliance with ≥8 antenatal care contacts and its associated factors among postnatal women attending public health facilities in Nekemte town, Western Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. (under review)
7. Attitude of nurses towards the care of elder patients and associated factors among nurses working at public hospitals in west Arsi zone, Ethiopia: cross-sectional study. (under review)

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Name: Zelalem Jabessa Wayessa  

Academic Rank:  Assist. Professor (MSc)
   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 Maternal and reproductive Health Nursing
• Assistant professor of Maternal and Reproductive Health Nursing

 Research Interest:  Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (SRMNCAH)

 List of Publications

1. Diriba TA, Wako SG, Nigussie T, Awol M, Geleta RE, Wayessa ZJ. Knowledge of Breast Cancer, Practice of Breast Self-Examination and Associated Factors Among Rural Reproductive Age Women of Dire Wareda, Borena Zone, Ethiopia. SAGE Open. 2025;15(3). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440251346554
2. Areri GH, Anteneh KT, Taye EB, Wayessa ZJ. Breastfeeding techniques and associated factors among lactating primipara mothers during the postpartum period in Debre Markos health institutions, North West Ethiopia. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 2024 May 10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2024.05.006
3. Wayessa ZJ, Boneya BA, Hadona EA. Knowledge, Attitude and Associated Factors Toward Ethiopian Abortion Law Among Reproductive Age Women in Bule Hora Town, Southern Oromia, Ethiopia, 2022. Health Services Research and Managerial Epidemiology. 2023 Dec;10:23333928231220493. https://doi.org/10.1177/23333928231220493
4. Wayessa ZJ, Safayi BL, Demisie F, Melese GT, Bonkiye AJ, Beyene BN. Neonatal Resuscitation Practice and Associated Factors among Health Care Workers in Public Health Facilities in West Guji Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Iranian Journal of Neonatology. 2024 Jan 1;15(1). https://ijn.mums.ac.ir/article_23225.html
5. Negesa Beyene B, Jara Boneya D, Gelchu Adola S, Abebe Sori S, Dinku Jiru H, Sirage N, Awol A, Melesse GT, Wayessa ZJ, Jemalo A, Kebede A. Factors associated with postpartum hemorrhage in selected Southern Oromia hospitals, Ethiopia, 2021: an unmatched case-control study. Frontiers in Global Women's Health. 2024 Mar 14;5:1332719. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2024.1332719
6. Solomon D, Morka G, Wayessa ZJ. Determinants of hyperemesis gravidarum among pregnant women in public hospitals of Guji, West Guji, and Borana zones, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2022. SAGE Open Medicine. 2023;11. https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121231196713
7. Wayessa ZJ, Tesfaye AB, Mohammed AB. Compassionate, respectful care and associated factors among radiology clients at public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2023.08.009
8. Fikrie A, Zeleke R, Bekele H, Seyoum W, Hailu D, Wayessa ZJ, et al. Time-to-recovery after cesarean section delivery among women who gave birth through cesarean section at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, South Ethiopia: A prospective cohort study. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2022;2(10):e0000696. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000696
9. Diriba TA, Geda B, Wayessa ZJ. Premature Rupture of Membrane and Associated Factors among Pregnant women Admitted to Maternity Wards of Public Hospitals in West Guji Zone, Ethiopia, 2021. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences. 2022;100440. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2022.100440
10. Wako WG, Beyene BN, Wayessa ZJ, Fikrie A, Amaje E. Assessment of neonatal thermal cares: Practices and beliefs among rural women in West Guji Zone, South Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2022;2(6):e0000568. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000568
11. Wayessa ZJ, Melesse GT, Hadona EA. Anxiety and stress due to COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors among healthcare workers in West Guji Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. 2022 Jun 13:1–9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35697903/
12. Wayessa ZJ, Amaje E, Gebremeskel F, Tufa G, Gelchu M. Colostrum avoidance practices and its associated factors among mothers of children aged less than 12 months in Jinka Town, South Ethiopia, 2020. Health Services Research and Managerial Epidemiology. 2022 Jun;9:23333928221106056. https://doi.org/10.1177/23333928221106056
13. Wayessa ZJ, Wako WG. Factors associated with knowledge of health care workers toward COVID-19 in health facilities West Guji zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2020. Journal of Education and Health Promotion. 2022;11:43. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8974875/
14. Wako WG, Wayessa Z, Fikrie A. Effects of maternal education on early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding practices in sub-Saharan Africa: a secondary analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys from 2015 to 2019. BMJ Open. 2022;12(3):e054302. https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/3/e054302
15. Wako WG, Wasie A, Wayessa Z, Fikrie A. Determinants of health system diagnostic delay of pulmonary tuberculosis in Gurage and Siltie zones, South Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. 2021;11(10):e047986. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34702728/
16. Wayessa ZJ, Melesse GT, Hadona E, Wako WG. Prevalence of depressive symptoms due to COVID-19 and associated factors among healthcare workers in Southern Ethiopia. SAGE Open Medicine. 2021;9:20503121211032810. https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121211032810
17. Wayessa ZJ, Dukale UG. Factors associated with institutional delivery among women in Bule Hora Town, Southern Ethiopia. Midwifery. 2021;97:102968. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2021.102968
18. Wayessa Z, Bejitual K. Birth preparation and complication readiness among antenatal care attendants in Bule Hora governmental health facilities, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, 2019. Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health. 2021;9(2). https://jmrh.mums.ac.ir/article_17546.html
19. Wayessa Z, Dabi O, Dida G. Customers’ satisfaction towards services provided by Bule Hora University, Ethiopia. Proceedings on Engineering Sciences. 2021;3(2):211–224. http://paper.researchbib.com/view/paper/283514
20. Wayessa ZJ, Belachew T, Joseph J. Birth asphyxia and associated factors among newborns delivered in Jimma zone public hospitals, Southwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health. 2018;6(2). https://jmrh.mums.ac.ir/article_10483.html

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