AUTHOR'S PROFILE

Girma

Publications (234)

Effects of community-based rehabilitation on caregivers of people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia in the RISE trial.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors:  Dijkstra Lotte G LG Weiss Helen A HA Birhane Rahel R Medhin Girmay G de Silva Mary M Hanlon Charlotte C Fekadu Abebaw A Asher Laura L

Behind the Healing: Exploring the Psychological Battles of Kidney Transplant Patients: A Qualitative Insight.

Journal: Health science reports

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Authors & Co-authors:  Wube Tsiyon Birhanu TB Asgedom Solomon Gebremichael SG Mengesha Abrehet Girmay AG Bekele Yohannes Ayalew YA Gebrekirstos Lielt Gebreselassie LG

Health workers' conceptualisationand experiences of common mental symptoms and work-related psychosocial stressors in Central and Southern Ethiopian regions: a qualitative study.

Journal: BMJ open

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors:  Habtu Yitagesu Y Kumie Abera A Selamu Medhin M Harada Hidenori H Girma Eshetu E

One in six children and adolescents in south Ethiopia had childhood trauma.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors:  Berhanu Tamene T Tesfaye Yonas Y Girma Shemelis S Abera Mubarek M Alaho Tamene Berhanu TB

"Space to see the future"? A political economy analysis of child and adolescent mental health and well-being in Ethiopia including routes for change.

Journal: Frontiers in sociology

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Authors & Co-authors:  Engdawork Kibur K D'Ambruoso Lucia L Hailu Tsion T Yared Mahlet M Geletu Girma M GM Baraki Semere G SG Sebsibe Elias E Abbott Pamela P

The prolonged health sequelae "of the COVID-19 pandemic" in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: Frontiers in public health

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors:  Alie Melsew Setegn MS Tesema Getayeneh Antehunegn GA Abebe Gossa Fetene GF Girma Desalegn D

Towards person-centred maternal and newborn care in Ethiopia: a mixed method study of satisfaction and experiences of care.

Journal: BMC pregnancy and childbirth

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors:  Eshetu Tigist T Fekadu Eshcolewyine E Abdella Ahmed A Mulushoa Adiyam A Medhin Girmay G Belina Merga M Alem Atalay A Keynejad Roxanne R Robbins Tanya T Seward Nadine N

Incidence and predictors of seizure-related injuries among epileptic patients undergoing follow-up treatment at public hospitals in Central Ethiopia.

Journal: Scientific reports

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors:  Begizew Selamawit Wondale SW Muluneh Bethelhem Birhanu BB Ashine Taye Mezgebu TM Heliso Asnakech Zekiwos AZ Babore Getachew Ossabo GO Ereta Elias Ezo EE Saliya Sentayehu Admasu SA Hailu Awoke Girma AG Abdisa Elias Nigusu EN

Serious mental health conditions and exposure to adulthood trauma in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review.

Journal: Global mental health (Cambridge, England)

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Authors & Co-authors:  Stevenson Anne A Girma Engida E Kitafuna Benon Kabale BK Harerimana Boniface B Koenen Karestan C KC Seedat Soraya S

Perceptual link between inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) stressors and common mental symptoms in Ethiopian health workers: A qualitative study.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors:  Habtu Yitagesu Y Kumie Abera A Selamu Medhine M Harada Hidenori H Kaneko Morie M Kaba Mirgissa M Girma Eshetu E

Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among people with severe mental illness in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: Journal of affective disorders

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Authors & Co-authors:  Kelebie Mulualem M Kibralew Getasew G Tadesse Gebresilassie G Nakie Girum G Medfu Girmaw G Ali Dawed D Gashaw Fanuel F Gobezie Melese M Fentahun Setegn S

Depression, anxiety and associated factors among cancer patients in Africa; a systematic review and meta-analysis study.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Nakie Girum G Melkam Mamaru M Takelle Girmaw Medfu GM Fentahun Setegn S Rtbey Gidey G Andualem Fantahun F Kibralew Getasew G Wassie Yilkal Abebaw YA Kassa Mulat Awoke MA Tinsae Techilo T

Reducing stigma and improving access to care for people with mental health conditions in the community: protocol for a multi-site feasibility intervention study (Indigo-Local).

Journal: International journal of mental health systems

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Authors & Co-authors:  Semrau Maya M Gronholm Petra C PC Eaton Julian J Maulik Pallab K PK Ayele Bethel B Bakolis Ioannis I Mendon Gurucharan Bhaskar GB Bhattarai Kalpana K Brohan Elaine E Cherian Anish V AV

Perinatal depression and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Rtbey Gidey G Andualem Fantahun F Nakie Girum G Takelle Girmaw Medfu GM Mihertabe Milen M Fentahun Setegn S Melkam Mamaru M Tadesse Gebresilassie G Birhan Belete B Tinsae Techilo T

Burden of care among caregivers of people with mental illness in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Andualem Fantahun F Melkam Mamaru M Tadesse Gebresilassie G Nakie Girum G Tinsae Techilo T Fentahun Setegn S Rtbey Gidey G Takelle Girmaw Medfu GM Gedef Getachew Muluye GM

Depression and associated factors among patients with type 2 diabetic mellitus in Ethiopia: a cross sectional study.

Journal: Frontiers in psychiatry

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Authors & Co-authors:  Dukato Amanuel A Beyamo Abera A Habte Hailegebireal Aklilu A Teklehaimanot Wegayehu Zeneb WZ Ayfokru Abatwoy A Alemnew Metages M Birhanu Abate Daniel D Abemie Worku W Mengistu Bethlehem Taye BT Ayehu Dessie Yihenew Y

Evaluation of the quality of physiotherapy service in university of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, northwest Ethiopia: A mixed method evaluation.

Journal: Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

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Authors & Co-authors:  Abera Kaleab Mesfin KM Alemayehu Geta Asrade GA Kebede Muluken Girma MG Abich Yohannes Y Assefa Yohannes Awoke YA

Medical student's attitude toward severe mental illness and its associated factors at the university of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia.

Journal: Heliyon

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Authors & Co-authors:  Melkam Mamaru M Nakie Girum G Takelle Girmaw Medfu GM Wassie Likinaw Abebaw LA Shumet Shegaye S

Strengthening implementation of integrated care for small and nutritionally at-risk infants under six months and their mothers: Pre-trial feasibility study.

Journal: Maternal & child nutrition

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Authors & Co-authors:  McGrath Marie M Girma Shimelis S Berhane Melkamu M Abera Mubarek M Hailu Endashaw E Bathorp Hatty H Grijalva-Eternod Carlos C Woldie Mirkuzie M Abdissa Alemseged A Girma Tsinuel T

Supporting African communities to increase resilience and mental health of kids with developmental disabilities and their caregivers using the World Health Organization's Caregiver Skills Training Programme (SPARK trial): study protocol for a cluster randomised clinical controlled trial.

Journal: Trials

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Washington-Nortey Melissa M Angwenyi Vibian V Demissie Mekdes M Mwangome Eva E Eshetu Tigist T Negussie Hanna H Goldsmith Kimberley K Healey Andrew A Feyasa Merga M Medhin Girmay G

Association of Family-Centered Care With Psychological Distress Among Caregivers of Children With Cancer at a Tertiary-Level Hospital in Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study.

Journal: JMIR cancer

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Deribe Leul L Girma Eshetu E Lindström Nataliya N Gidey Abdulkadir A Teferra Solomon S Addissie Adamu A

Quality of life and associated factors among primary caregivers of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders attending public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

Journal: International health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Dereje Jerman J Kassaye Abenet A Mulugeta Abiy A Medfu Girmaw G Shumet Shegaye S Kassew Tilahun T

Inclusive Education for Children with Developmental Disabilities in Ethiopia: Stakeholder Views on Benefits, Disadvantages and Priorities for Action.

Journal: Journal of autism and developmental disorders

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Authors & Co-authors:  Burningham Olivia O Chen Amanda A Genovesi Elisa E Belay Winini W Ahmed Ikram I Ayele Moges M Girma Fikirte F Lakew Liya Tesfaye LT Hanlon Charlotte C Hoekstra Rosa A RA

Relapse rate and predictors among people with severe mental illnesses at Debre Markos Comprehensive specialized hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: a prospective follow up study.

Journal: European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience

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Authors & Co-authors:  Amha Haile H Getnet Asmamaw A Munie Birhanu Mengist BM Workie Tilahun T Alem Girma G Mulugeta Henok H Bishaw Keralem Anteneh KA Ayenew Temesgen T Gedfew Mihretie M Desta Melaku M

Prevalence and determinants of occupational depression, anxiety, and stress among Ethiopian healthcare workers.

Journal: Scientific reports

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Habtu Yitagesu Y Kumie Abera A Selamu Medhine M Harada Hidenori H Girma Eshetu E

Maternal mental health and nutritional status of infants aged under 6 months: A secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey.

Journal: PLOS global public health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Abera Mubarek M Berhane Melkamu M Grijalva-Eternod Carlos S CS Abdissa Alemseged A Abate Nahom N Hailu Endashaw E Barthorp Hatty H Allen Elizabeth E McGrath Marie M Girma Tsinuel T

Understanding mental health stigma and discrimination in Ethiopia: A qualitative study.

Journal: Global mental health (Cambridge, England)

Publication Year: 

Authors & Co-authors:  Girma Eshetu E Ayele Bethel B Gronholm Petra C PC Wahid Syed Shabab SS Hailemariam Ariam A Thornicroft Graham G Hanlon Charlotte C Kohrt Brandon B

An Item Response Theory Analysis of the Psychosis Screening Questionnaire in Ethiopia.

Journal: Early intervention in psychiatry

Publication Year: 

Authors & Co-authors:  Yared Mahlet M Kim Hannah H HH Ametaj Amantia A Alemayehu Melkam M Stevenson Anne A Milkias Barkot B Girma Engida E Gelaye Bizu B Teferra Solomon S

Exploring context for implementation of inclusive education for children with developmental disabilities in mainstream primary schools in Ethiopia.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Genovesi Elisa E Ahmed Ikram I Ayele Moges M Belay Winini W Burningham Olivia O Chen Amanda A Girma Fikirte F Tesfaye Lakew Liya L Hanlon Charlotte C Hoekstra Rosa Anna RA

Sexual dysfunction among people with mental illness in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis study.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Fentahun Setegn S Melkam Mamaru M Tadesse Gebresilassie G Rtbey Gidey G Andualem Fantahun F Wassie Yilkal Abebaw YA Geremew Gebremariam Wulie GW Alemayehu Tekletsadik Tekleslassie TT Haile Tewodros Denekew TD Godana Tilahun Nega TN

Anxiety and associated factors among medical and surgical patients in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Rtbey Gidey G Mihertabe Milen M Andualem Fantahun F Melkam Mamaru M Takelle Girmaw Medfu GM Tinsae Techilo T Fentahun Setegn S

The pooled prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among children and adolescents in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Girma Desalegn D Abita Zinie Z Adugna Amanuel A Alie Melsew Setegn MS Shifera Nigusie N Abebe Gossa Fetene GF

The burden and its determinants of mental health distress among adolescents dwelling in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Tinsae Techilo T Shumet Shegaye S Takelle Girmaw Medfu GM Rtbey Gidey G Melkam Mamaru M Andualem Fantahun F Nakie Girum G Segon Tesfaye T Koye Selam S Fentahun Setegn S

Impact of COVID-19 on individual mental health and maternal health services in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: Frontiers in public health

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Alie Melsew Setegn MS Girma Desalegn D Negesse Yilkal Y Adugna Amanuel A Abebe Gossa Fetene GF

The cumulative impact of trauma, chronic illness, and COVID-19 stress on mental health in a case-control study of adults with psychotic disorders in Ethiopia.

Journal: Comprehensive psychiatry

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Authors & Co-authors:  Sharma Manasi M Alemayehu Melkam M Girma Engida E Milkias Barkot B Stevenson Anne A Gelaye Bizu B Koenen Karestan C KC Teferra Solomon S

Barriers and enablers to improving integrated primary healthcare for non-communicable diseases and mental health conditions in Ethiopia: a mixed methods study.

Journal: BMC primary care

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Bekele Alemayehu A Alem Atalay A Seward Nadine N Eshetu Tigist T Gebremariam Tewodros Haile TH Getachew Yeneneh Y Mengiste Wondosen W Medhin Girmay G Fairall Lara L Sevdalis Nick N

Relationships between trauma types and psychotic symptoms: A network analysis of patients with psychotic disorders in a large, multi-country study in East Africa.

Journal: Comprehensive psychiatry

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Stevenson Anne A Misra Supriya S Girma Engida E Isvoranu Adela-Maria AM Akena Dickens D Alemayehu Melkam M Atwoli Lukoye L Gelaye Bizu B Gichuru Stella S Kariuki Symon M SM

Post-traumatic stress disorder in the Ethiopian population dwelling in war-affected communities: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: Frontiers in psychiatry

Publication Year: 

Authors & Co-authors:  Tinsae Techilo T Shumet Shegaye S Tadesse Gebresilassie G Takelle Girmaw Medfu GM Rtbey Gidey G Melkam Mamaru M Andualem Fantahun F Nakie Girum G Segon Tesfaye T Koye Selam S

Prevalence of depression and its associated factors among Ethiopian students: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: BMJ open

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Fentahun Setegn S Takelle Girmaw Medfu GM Rtbey Gidey G Andualem Fantahun F Tinsae Techilo T Nakie Girum G Melkam Mamaru M Tadesse Gebresilassie G

Impact of depression on self-efficacy, illness perceptions and self-management among people with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review of longitudinal studies.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Derese Andualem A Gebreegzhiabhere Yohannes Y Medhin Girmay G Sirgu Sisay S Hanlon Charlotte C