Abstract: The frequency of ABO blood groups vary geographically, ethnically and from one population to another. Some variations may even occur within one ethnic group. Anemia is a global public health problem affecting both developing and developed countries with major consequences for human health as well as social and economic development. The general objective of present study was to determine and evaluate the relationships between ABO blood type system and anemia among pregnant women vis...
Abstract: ABO and Rh blood group systems in humans are two important molecular markers that are routinely analyzed prior to transfusion and medical treatment. The frequency of ABO and Rh blood group genotypes and alleles varies worldwide and are not found in equal frequency among ethnic groups. Therefore, This study was carried out with an aim to determine the allelic and genotypic frequencies of ABO and Rh blood groups among students of Hawariyat Preparatory School, Mihur Akilil Woreda, Sou...
Abstract: The frequency of ABO and Rhesus blood group vary geographically,ethnically and from one population to another. Some variation may occur with in one ethnic groups and within small country. This study was conducted to determine freqeuency of ABO and Rhesus blood group,phenotype, genotype,and allele among ethnic group Tigrean, Saho,and ,Erob people in Mekelle city Ayder Hospital Tigray, Ethiopia. A Total of 630 individuals were selected purposively among the patient of Ayder Hospital....
Abstract: Eucalyptus camaldulensis and E. tetragona are the species of genus Eucalyptus in Ethiopia known for medicinal values of its essential oils. The essential oil composition of these species may vary due to genetic difference. In this study, essential oil composition and antibacterial activities of the leaves of E. camaldulensis and E. tetragona leaf essential oils were analyzed. The oil was extracted by steam distillation by using Clevenger apparatus and their compositions were analyz...
Abstract: Opportunistic intestinal protozoan parasitic infections (OIPPIs) are major public health problems in developing countries especially among HIV/AIDS patients. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of major opportunistic intestinal protozoan parasitic infections among HIV sero-positive individuals at Dilchora Referral Hospital, Dire Dawa Town, Eastern Ethiopia. Hospital based cross sectional study was conducted from December, 2017-Feb...
Abstract: Malaria is one of the major public health problems in many tropical and subtropical developing countries including Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to assess the status of malaria prevalence among patients visiting Midakegn Health Center, West Shewa Zone, Oromia Regional State, A cross sectional study was carried out from December 2018-March 2019. Health records of malaria for the last five years (2014 -2018) were obtained from Midakegn Health record Offices. A systematic ...
Abstract: Color blindness, or color vision deficiency (CVD), is the inability or decreased ability to perceive color differences under normal lighting conditions. Human color vision is normally trichromatic i.e. the mixture of red, green, and blue lights. Impaired color vision, in the case of red-green color blindness, is genetically determined by X-linked recessive inheritance and thus occurs mainly in males. The general objective of the study is to estimate the frequency of Color Blindness...
Abstract: Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most important cereal crops in Ethiopia. It is first in productivity among cereal crops and second in area of production. The experiment was conducted to determine the magnitude and extent of genetic variability; and the association between traits and their contribution to yield in maize genotypes. The field experiment was laid out in a 10x5 alpha lattice design with two replications. The analysis of variance showed genotypic mean squares were sign...
Abstract: Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) is one of the most important oilseed crops for industrial, food, feed, and fiber purposes. Genetic variability plays important role for development of improved varieties. The aim of this study was to characterize thirty-six linseed genotypes using yield, yield related traits and oil content to determine magnitude of genetic variability, and phenotypic and genotypic correlation between yield and yield components. The field experiment was conducted at...
Abstract: Human malaria is a common life-threatening disease in many tropical and sub-tropical areas. It is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality resulting in serious socio-economic problems particularly in developing countries and one of the major tropical diseases adversely affecting the health of the peoples and the economic development of many developing countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of malaria and i...
Abstract: Plants have been used for generations as source of medicine in the treatment of human and livestock ailments. Ethiopia is also well recognized for higher diversity and uses of medicinal plants in the treatments of diversified human and livestock diseases. Osyris quadripartita and Toddalia asiatica were reported to possess different phenolic compounds claimed to have potential antimicrobial inhibitory effects. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to assess the phytochemical ...
Abstract: Tuberculosis is one of the widely occurring infectious diseases and it is the leading cause of death in the Ethiopian Somali regional state including Dollo zone, Warder town. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of pulmonary TB and its associated risk factors among TB patients in Warder Hospital, Warder Town, Ethiopian Somali Regional State, A retrospective study based on five years data of TB patients (2012-2016) was employed. Purposeful sampling technique w...
Abstract: This study was aimed at identifying the distribution patterns of ABO and Rh-D blood group system alleles among Hirna primary and secondary schools in 2015/16 academic year. Six hundred volunteer students were involved to determine the ABO and Rh-D blood group phenotypes, and to estimate allelic, and genotypic frequencies of the blood groups. The blood sample was collected by qualified laboratory technicians using the standard clinical procedures with sterilized needle from each stu...
Abstract: Rapid urbanization leads many inhabitants of our young cities to adopt collective food for their daily nutritional needs. This situation may be a risk for consumers due to microbial contamination from street environment and unsafe practices related to hygiene. This study aimed on the bacteriological quality of the food sold in the streets, assessed the food safety knowledge, attitudes and food handling practices of vendors and consumers of street foods in Adama. A Questionnaire and...
Abstract: Malaria is one of the major public health problems in many tropical developing countries including Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of malaria parasite infection and to assess the people's knowledge and practices about the malaria transmission, prevention and control measures in Afdem District Eastern Hararghe, Eastern Ethiopia. A cross sectional study was carried out from October to December, 2014. Health records of malaria for the last five ye...