Journal of Tropical Diseases & Public Health

Department of Public Health, Hawassa College of Health Science, Hawassa, Ethiopia

Biography

Kaleab Tesfaye Tegegne graduated with great distinction from Haramaya University–Department of Public Health in 2006. He obtained his master degree in Public Health from the University of Gondar – College of Medicine and Health Science School of Public Health in 2012. Currently, he is working as Senior Lecturer of Public Health at Hawassa College of Health Science He has experience of publishing more than 35 high-impact articles. Research Interests Nutrition, Reproductive Health, Epidemiology

Publications

• Review Article   
  Khat Chewing as a Risk Factor of Cigarette Smoking in Ethiopia Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Author(s): Wosenyeleh Semeon Bagajjo, Kaleab Tesfaye Tegegne*, Demelash Zeleke, Andualem Zenebe and Abiyu Ayalew Assefa
  
  Background: Tobacco use is a major public health issue and strongest lifestyle related with increase probability of Cardiovascular Disease (CVDs), the objective of this systemic review and meta-analysis was to determine whether khat chewing is risk factor of cigarette smoking In Ethiopia. Methods: Eligible studies were identified by searching different databases like PubMed, Google Scholar and Web of science for published and unpublished articles; Data were extracted from the eligible studies using data abstraction form by two independent authors. Publication bias was assessed using the visual funnel plot and Egger’s test. Meta-analysis was performed by using random-effects models with the Der Simonian and Laird method. Results: Eight studies were found to be eligible and included in the meta–analysis. .. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2329-891X.21.9.276

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