hailu merga - Epidemiology

Author Information

Hailu Merga is affiliated with the Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Health at Jimma University in Jimma, Ethiopia. His research work primarily addresses public health issues within the Ethiopian context, with a focus on epidemiology, child health, maternal health, and infectious diseases.

Research Contributions

Hailu Merga has made significant contributions to the field of epidemiology, particularly through studies conducted in Ethiopia. His research spans various public health topics, including child health, maternal health, infectious diseases, and public health practices. Notable studies include the impact of community-led total sanitation on diarrheal diseases in children, factors influencing early discontinuation of Implanon among rural women, and predictors of neonatal mortality due to sepsis. His work is essential in providing data-driven insights for public health interventions and policies in Ethiopia.

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There are no aliases listed for Hailu Merga.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Metric	Count
Total Citations	212
h-index	9
Paper Count	30

Publications:

Effects of community-led total sanitation and hygiene implementation on diarrheal diseases prevention in children less than five years of age in South Western Ethiopia: A quasi- experimental study

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265804

Year: 2022

Magnitude and associated factors of early Implanon discontinuation among rural women in public health facilities of central Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01651-y

Year: 2022

Predictors of mortality among neonates hospitalized with neonatal sepsis: a case control study from southern Ethiopia

DOI: 10.1186/s12887-021-03049-5

Year: 2022

Health professionals’ perception of pharmaceuticals procurement performance in public health facilities in Southwestern Ethiopia

DOI: 10.1186/s40545-021-00344-5

Year: 2021

Survival Status and Predictors of Mortality Among Preterm Neonates in Southwest Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1034261/v1

Year: 2021

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DOI:

Year: 2021

Undernutrition among Tuberculosis Patients on Directly Observed Short-Course Therapy: An Epidemiological Study from Northern Ethiopia

DOI: 10.2147/NDS.S305265

Year: 2021

Exclusive breastfeeding practice and associated factors among rural mothers with 6–12-month-old children in west Oromia, Ethiopia

DOI: 10.12968/ajmw.2020.0021

Year: 2021

Additional file 1 of Epidemiology of orthodontic treatment need in southwestern Ethiopian children: a cross sectional study using the index of orthodontic treatment need

DOI: 10.6084/M9.FIGSHARE.12695621.V1

Year: 2020

Epidemiology of orthodontic treatment need in southwestern Ethiopian children: a cross sectional study using the index of orthodontic treatment need

DOI: 10.1186/s12903-020-01196-2

Year: 2020

How Do Manufacturing Defects Affect Public Health?

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What Role Does Social Norms Play in Disease Spread?

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Why is the Regulatory Environment Important?

How Does CRM Work?

How is Chronic Inflammation Measured?

How does CVS compare to other prenatal diagnostic tests?

What Role Do Cultural Beliefs Play in Health-Seeking Behavior?

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