Clinical Microbiology: Open Access

Eshetu Molla

Publications

• Research Article
  Dyspepsia and Associated Risk Factors at Yirga Cheffe Primary Hospital, Southern Ethiopia
  Author(s): Basha Ayele and Eshetu Molla Basha Ayele and Eshetu Molla
  
  Dyspepsia is a common symptom of gastrointestinal disease with global distribution. The prevalence of this disorder varies between 3% and 40%. Dyspeptic symptoms account 10% of hospital admissions in Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to determine the contributing factors for dyspepsia at Yirga cheffe primary hospital, Southern Ethiopia.: A case control study design was conducted between July 6, 2016 and August 10, 2016 on a total of 168 patients at Yirga cheffe primary hospital, South Ethiopia. The Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) stool antigen test was used to analyze the stool samples and a face to face interview was taken to assess other contributing factors for the infection. Ethical clearance and informed consents was obtained before data collection. Logistic regression analysis was used to estimate odds ratio (adjusted with 95% confidence interval) of positive responses to the .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2327-5073.1000282

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