Agerie Mengistie, a beacon of excellence in maternal health research, has been honored with the prestigious Best Researcher Award. Hailing from the esteemed College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia, Mengistie’s contributions have significantly advanced our understanding and approach to maternal care. His dedication and pioneering work in this field exemplify unwavering commitment to improving healthcare outcomes for mothers and infants alike. 🌟👨🔬 Such recognition not only celebrates his achievements but also underscores the vital importance of ongoing research in ensuring the well-being of generations to come.
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Education 📚
Agerie M Zeleke holds a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSc) from the University of Gondar, Ethiopia (2009-2012), and a Masters in Clinical Midwifery (MSc) from Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia (2014-2016). 🎓
Experience 💼
Since May 2016, Agerie has served as a Lecturer and Researcher in Clinical Midwifery at the University College of Tedda Health Sciences, Gondar, Ethiopia. She also holds the role of Research Ethics Board Committee and Continuous Professional Development Director. Previously, from April 2012 to September 2014, she worked as a Clinical Midwife Expert at the University of Gondar Specialized Hospital. 👩⚕️
Research Interests 🔍
Agerie’s research interests revolve around maternal and child health, with a focus on topics such as maternal satisfaction, hygiene practices, and healthcare service utilization. She is particularly interested in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses to inform evidence-based practice in midwifery and public health. 🤰
Awards 🏆
Agerie Mengistie Z has been recognized for her contributions to midwifery and public health with awards such as the Induced Abortion Service Grant from the Ethiopian Midwifery Association in 2018. 🌟
Publications Top Notes 📰
“Hygienic practices and factors of complementary food preparation among mothers of children aged 6–24 months in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis” (2024)
“Poor treatment outcome and associated factors of hyperglycemic emergencies among diabetic patients in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis” (2024)
“Prevalence and associated factors of herbal medicine use among patients living with chronic disease in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis” (2024)
“Maternal Satisfaction towards Childhood Vaccine Services and Associated Factors in Public Health Facilities at Gondar, Ethiopia” (2024)
“Prevalence of self-medication at the national level and its association among pregnant women in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis” (2023)