Browsing CMI Open Research Archive by Author "Lindtjørn, Bernt"
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Co-morbid anaemia and stunting among children 2–5 years old in southern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
Orsango, Alemselam Zebdewos; Loha, Eskindir; Lindtjørn, Bernt; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv (BMJ Paediatrics Open, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-06-01)Background In Ethiopia, 38% of children less than 5 years of age are stunted and 57% are anaemic. Both have a negative impact later in life on physical growth and cognitive development and often coexist. There ... -
Combining long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying for malaria prevention in Ethiopia: a cluster randomized controlled trial
Loha, Eskindir; Deressa, Wakgari; Gari, Taye; Balkew, Meshesha; Kenea, Oljira; Solomon, Tarekegn; Hailu, Alemayehu; Robberstad, Bjarne; Assegid, Meselech; Overgaard, Hans J.; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Conference object, 2017-11-01)Background Long lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) are effective tools to prevent malaria, but the effectiveness of combining the two are not yet fully understood. This study compared ... -
Cost-effectiveness of pulse oximetry and integrated management of childhood illness for diagnosing severe pneumonia
Tesfaye, Solomon H.; Loha, Eskindir; Johansson, Kjell Arne; Lindtjørn, Bernt (PLOS Glob Public Health vol. 2 no. 7, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-01)Pneumonia is a major killer of children younger than five years old. In resource constrained health facilities, the capacity to diagnose severe pneumonia is low. Therefore, it is important to identify technologies that ... -
Developing a Sustainable Phd Programme: Experiences from Southern Ethiopia
Lindtjørn, Bernt; Tadesse, Moges; Loha, Eskindir (Sharing Knowledge, Transforming Societies: The Norhed Programme 2013-2020, Chapter, 2019-10-01) -
Iron deficiency anemia among children aged 2–5 years in southern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
Orsango, Alemselam Zebdewos; Habtu, Wossene; Lejisa, Tadesse; Loha, Eskindir; Lindtjørn, Bernt; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie S. (PeerJ vol. 9 no. e11649, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-06-01)Background Iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common type of nutritional anemia in low-income countries, including Ethiopia. However, there is limited data on iron deficiency anemia prevalence and associated factors in ... -
Modifiable cardiovascular disease risk factors among adults in southern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
Kumma, Wondimagegn Paulos; Lindtjørn, Bernt; Loha, Eskindir (BMJ Open vol. 12, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-04-01)Objective To assess the prevalence, magnitude and factors associated with the number of major modifiable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. Design Community-based cross-sectional study. Setting ... -
Prevalence of hypertension, and related factors among adults in Wolaita, southern Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study
Kumma, Wondimagegn Paulos; Lindtjørn, Bernt; Loha, Eskindir (Plos One vol. 16 no. 12, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-12-01)Introduction Hypertension is a global public health challenge. There is a lack of evidence on the prevalence of hypertension, prehypertension, and related factors among adult populations of Wolaita, southern Ethiopia. ... -
Spatial Variation of Child Stunting and Maternal Malnutrition after Controlling for Known Risk Factors in a Drought-Prone Rural Community in Southern Ethiopia
Belayneh, Mehretu; Loha, Eskindir; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Annals of Global Health, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-08-01)Background : Globally, understanding spatial analysis of malnutrition is increasingly recognized. However, our knowledge on spatial clustering of malnutrition after controlling for known risk factors of malnutrition such ...