Malede Mequanent Sisay
About
Grants and Awards
2017-2019 Improved access and uptake of Maternal and Child Health services in rural Ethiopia through collaborative community and health systems partnership. Role: Data manager assistant 2017 – 2019 Health issues of migrant and seasonal farmworkers in Amhara Regional State, northwest Ethiopia Role: Team Member 2020 – 2020 Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and risky sexual behavior to HIV in undergraduate University of Gondar regular students, Northwest Ethiopia Role: Co-Investigator 2021– Current Treatment Outcomes, Quality of Life, and Common Mental Problems in Patients with Common Chronic Illnesses during COVID-19 Pandemic in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia Role: Co-Investigator
Supervision
Bazezew Takele (MPH in Epidemiology)
Publication
1) Haileab Fekadu Wolde, Adino Tesfahun Tsegaye and Malede Mequanent Sisay: Late initiation of antenatal care and associated factors among pregnant women in Addis Zemen primary hospital, South Gondar, Ethiopia; Reproductive Health (2019) 16:73 2) Malede Mequanent Sisay, Tesfahun Taddege Geremew, Yeshambel Worku Demile, Asaye Tariku Alem, Desalew Kassahun, Mekilitu Fentie Melak, Kassahun Alemu Gelaye, Tadesse Awoke Ayele and Asrat Atsedeweyn Andargie: Spatial patterns and determinants of postnatal care use in Ethiopia: findings from the 2016 demographic and health survey; BMJ Open(2019) 9(6):e025066 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018- 025066 3) Malede Mequanent Sisay, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Yalemzewod Assefa Gelaw, Adino Tesfahun Tsegaye, Kassahun Alemu Gelaye, Melkitu Fentie Melak. Incidence and risk factors of first-line antiretroviral treatment failure among human immunodeficiency virus-infected children in Amhara regional state, Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study. BMJ Open 2018; 8: e019181. doi:10.1136/ bmjopen-2017- 019181 (Thesis work) 4) Yohannes Mirkena, Mebratu Mitiku Reta, Kibrom Haile, Zebiba Nassir and Malede Mequanent Sisay: Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Older Adults at Ambo Town, Oromia Region, Ethiopia: BMC Psychiatry 2018; 18:338: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-018-1911-8 5) Melkitu Fentie, Molla Mesele Wassie, Adino Tesfahun, Kassahun Alemu, Malede Mequanent Sisay and Tadesse Awoke Ayele: Chronic energy deficiency and associated factors among adults living with HIV in Gondar University Referral Hospital northwest Ethiopia: BMC Nutrition 2017, 3:11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-017-0129-3 6) Haileab Fekadu Wolde, Asrat Atsedeweyen, Addisu Jember, Tadesse Awoke, Malede Mequanent, Adino Tesfahun Tsegaye and Shitaye Alemu: Predictors of vascular complications among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at University of Gondar Referral Hospital: a retrospective follow-up study; BMC Endocrine Disorders (2018) 18:52, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-018-0280-0 7) Alemayehu Hussen Geletu , Alemayehu Shimeka Teferra , Malede Mequanent Sisay and Destaw Fetene Teshome: Incidence and predictors of chronic kidney diseases among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at St. Paul’s Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; BMC Res Notes (2018) 11:532, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104- 018-3618-9 8) Tabot Keskis Azeze, Malede Mequanent Sisay and Ejigu Gebeye Zeleke: Incidence of diabetes retinopathy and determinants of time to diabetes retinopathy among diabetes patients at Tikur Anbessa Hospital, Ethiopia: a retrospective follow up study. BMC Res Notes (2018) 11:542, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104- 018-3660-7 9) Kenaw Tegegne Tefera, Nebiyu Mesfin, Mebratu Mitiku Reta, Malede Mequanent Sisay, Koku Sisay Tamirat and Temesgen Yihunie Akalu: Treatment delay and associated factors among adults with drug resistant tuberculosis at treatment initiating centers in the Amhara regional state, Ethiopia; BMC Infectious Diseases (2019) 19:489 10) Ayenew Engida Yismaw, Abebaw Addis Gelagay and Malede Mequanent Sisay: Survival and predictors among preterm neonates admitted at University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital neonatal intensive care unit, Northwest Ethiopia; Italian Journal of Pediatrics (2019) 45:4; https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-018-0597-3 11) Koku Sisay Tamirat and Malede Mequanent Sisay: Full immunization coverage and its associated factors among children aged 12 – 23 months in Ethiopia: further analysis from the 2016 Ethiopia demographic and health survey; BMC Public Health (2019) 19:1019: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-7356-2 12) Tilahun Yemanu Birhan, Lemma Derseh Gezie, Destaw Fetene Teshome and Malede Mequanent Sisay: Predictors of CD4 count changes over time among children who initiated highly active antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia. Trop Med Health 48, 37 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-020-00224-9 13) Asmamaw Atnafu, Malede Mequanent Sisay*, Getu Debalkie Demissie and Zemenu Tadesse Tessema: Geographical disparities and determinants of childhood diarrheal illness in Ethiopia: further analysis of 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey. Trop Med Health 48, 64 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-020-00252-5 14) Kassahun Alemu Gelaye, Getu Debalkie, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Sintayehu Daba Wami, Malede Mequanent Sisay, Destaw Fetene, Haileab Fekadu Wolde & Temesgen Yihunie Akalu: The role of mass media exposure on tuberculosis knowledge and attitude among migrant and seasonal farmworkers in Northwest Ethiopia. BMC Infect Dis 20, 579 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-020-05316-9 15) Kindie Fentahun Muchie, Ayenew Molla Lakew, Destaw Fetene Teshome, Melaku Kindie Yenit, Malede Mequanent Sisay, Fantahun Ayenew Mekonnen, Yohanes Ayanaw Habitu: Prevalence and associated factors of preterm birth in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. BMJ Open 2020;10:e035574. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035574 16) Chilot Desta Agegnehu, Bisrat Misganaw Geremew, Malede Mequanent Sisay, Kindie Fentahun Muchie, Zinash Teferu Engida, Temesgen Worku Gudayu, Daniel Sisay Weldetsadik & Alemneh Mekuriaw Liyew; Determinants of comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS among reproductive age (15–49 years) women in Ethiopia: further analysis of 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey. AIDS Res Ther 17, 51 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-020-00305-z 17) Adisu Birhanu Weldesenbet, Tadesse Awoke Adele, Malede Mequanent Sisay, Biruk Shalmeno Tusa, Sewnet Adem Kebede. Predictors of Change in Weight among Adult HIV/AIDS Patients on Anti-Retroviral Treatment at Public Hospitals in West Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia; Retrospective Longitudinal Study: HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, 2020:12; 373—380. DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/HIV.S262663 18) Sofonyas Abebaw Tiruneh , Zemenu Tadesse Tessema , Ayenew Molla Lakew , Seblewonegel Tigabu Yigizaw and Malede Mequanent Sisay: Trends and determinants of home delivery in Ethiopia: Further multivariate decomposition analysis of 2005 to 2016 Ethiopian Demographic Health Surveys BMJ Open. 2020; 10(9): e034786.doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034786 19) Asaye Tariku Alem, Malede Mequanent Sisay and Abiy Maru Alemayehu. Factors affecting voluntary HIV/AIDS counseling and testing service utilization among youth in Gondar city, northwest Ethiopia. HIV AIDS (Auckl). 2020; 12: 667–673. doi:10.2147/HIV.S267494 20) Kassahun Alemu Gelaye, Malede Mequanent Sisay*, Temesgen Yihun, Destaw Fetene, Hailab Fikadu, Getu Debalkie, Sintayehu Dabab, and Tadesse Awoke: Common mental disorders among seasonal migrant farmworkers in Northwest Ethiopia. BMC Psychiatry 21, 69 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021- 03068-7 21) Getu Debalkie Demissie, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Sintayehu Daba Wami, Malede Mequanent Sisay, Destaw Fetene, Haileab Fekadu Wolde, Temesgen Yihunie Akalu & Kassahun Alemu Gelaye: Low practice of malaria prevention among migrants and seasonal farmworkers in Metema and west Armacheho districts, Northwest Ethiopia. BMC Infect Dis 21, 145 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-05853-x 22) koku sisay Tamirat; Malede Mequanenet Sisay; Getayneh Antehunegn Tesema; Zemenu Tadesse Tessema: Factors associated with adverse birth outcomes in Sub-Saharan African countries: Using a generalized linear mixed model. BMC public health 21 (1), 1-10 23) Alemneh Mekuria, Achenef Asmamaw, and Malede Mequanent Sisay. Spatial Distribution and Factors Associated with Low birth weight in Ethiopia using data from Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2016; Spatial and Multilevel analysis. BMJ paediatrics open 5 (1) 24) Abiy Maru Alemayehu, Malede Mequanent Sisay: Attitude towards diabetes mellitus among adult communities in Gondar city, Ethiopia. Plos one 16 (5), e0251777 25) Alemu Gelaye K, Debalke G, Awoke Ayele T, Fekadu Wolde H, Sisay MM, Teshome DF, Akalu TY, Daba Wami S. Occupational Health Problems among Seasonal and Migrant Farmworkers in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Risk Manag Healthc Policy. 2021;14:4447-4456 https://doi.org/10.2147/RMHP.S323503 26) Tadesse Awoke Ayele,Habtewold Shibru,Malede Mequanent Sisay,Tesfahun Melese,Melkitu Fentie,Telake Azale,Tariku Belachew,Kegnie Shitu,Tesfa Sewunet Alamneh: The effect of COVID-19 on poor treatment control among ambulatory Hypertensive and/or Diabetic patients in Northwest Ethiopia (2022). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0266421