Assessment of Exclusive Breast-Feeding Practices Among Human Immune Deficiency Virus Positive Mothers and determinants in Health Facilities at Akaki-Kality Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2023).

This 2023 study, titled "Assessment of Exclusive Breast-Feeding Practices Among Human Immune Deficiency Virus Positive Mothers and Determinants in Health Facilities at Akaki-Kality Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia," investigates the critical public health issue of infant feeding practices within a vulnerable population. The research systematically assesses the prevalence and adherence to World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practices for the first six months among HIV-positive mothers attending health facilities in the specified sub-city. Furthermore, the study identifies and analyzes the key determinants—which may include socio-demographic factors, maternal knowledge, clinical guidance, stigma, and institutional support systems—that either facilitate or hinder optimal EBF practices in this context. The findings are expected to generate essential evidence to inform and strengthen targeted counseling programs, policy implementation, and supportive interventions aimed at improving infant nutrition, preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and promoting positive health outcomes for both mothers and children in urban Ethiopian settings.

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Organizational commitment of health professionals and associated factors in primary healthcare facilities of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

This study, "Organizational commitment of health professionals and associated factors in primary healthcare facilities of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia," investigates a critical determinant of healthcare system performance by examining the level of dedication and psychological attachment of health professionals to their workplaces. It assesses the multifaceted nature of organizational commitment—including affective, normative, and continuance dimensions—among doctors, nurses, and other key staff within the city's primary care settings. The research further identifies and analyzes the associated factors influencing this commitment, which may encompass job satisfaction, leadership quality, workplace environment, remuneration, professional development opportunities, and workload. The findings are intended to provide evidence-based insights for healthcare administrators and policymakers to design targeted interventions, improve human resource management, and foster a more stable, motivated, and effective primary healthcare workforce in urban Ethiopia.

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