Research & Publications

Capturing heterogeneous infectiousness in transmission dynamic models of tuberculosis: a compartmental modelling approach. Yayehirad A Melsew, Romain Ragonnet, Allen C Cheng, Emma S McBryde, James M Trauer
Modelling of Hepatitis B Virus vertical transmission dynamics in Ethiopia: a compartmental modelling approach. Denekew Tenaw Anley, Mequanente Dagnaw, Daniel Gashaneh Belay, Dawit Tefera, Zemenu Tadesse Tessema, Ayenew Molla, Sebwedin Surur Jemal, Edget Abebe Zewde, Melkalem Mamuye Azanaw, Getachew Aragie & Yayehirad Alemu Melsew
Heterogeneous infectiousness in mathematical models of tuberculosis: A systematic review. Yayehirad Alemu Melsew, Adeshina Adekunle, Allen C Cheng, James Trauer
Revisiting the Natural History of Pulmonary Tuberculosis: a Bayesian Estimation of Natural Recovery and Mortality rates. Romain Ragonnet, Jennifer A Flegg, Samuel L Brilleman, James Trauer
Profiles of tuberculosis disease activation among contacts of patients with tuberculosis. Yayehirad Alemu Melsew, Allen C Cheng, Emma McBryde, James Trauer
The role of super-spreading events in Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission: Evidence from contact tracing. Yayehirad Alemu Melsew, Manoj Gambhir, Allen C Cheng, James Trauer
Sick at work: Prevalence and determinants among healthcare workers, western Ethiopia: An institution based cross-sectional study. Tesfaye Hambisa Mekonnen, Mekuriaw Alemayehu, Yayehirad Alemu Melsew
The Importance of Heterogeneity to the Epidemiology of Tuberculosis. James Trauer, Peter J Dodd, Gabriela Gomes, David W Dowdy
Antigen Detection in Urine for Noninvasive Diagnosis and Treatment Monitoring of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Coinfected Patients: An Exploratory Analysis from Ethiopia. Yayehirad A Melsew, Helen Asmamaw, Yegnasew Takele, Emebet Adem, and 9 other authors
Prevalence of stunting and its associated factors among children 6-59 months of age in Libo-Kemekem district, Northwest Ethiopia; A community-based cross-sectional study. Selamawit Bekele Geberselassie, Solomon Mekonnen Abebe, Yayehirad A Melsew, Molla Mesele Wassie
Risk factors for infectiousness of patients with tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Yayehirad A Melsew, Ngô Tấn Đoàn, Manoj Gambhir, James Trauer, and 2 other authors
Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy and associated factors among adult diabetes mellitus patients in Bahr Dar, Ethiopia. Gashaw Jember Belay, Yayehirad A Melsew, Berihu Fisseha, Balamurugan Janakiraman, and 2 other authors
Exclusive breastfeeding and mothers’ employment status in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study
. Dawit Alemayehu Chekol, Gashaw Biks, Yalemzewod Assefa Gelaw, Yayehirad A Melsew
Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and associated risk factors among HIV-infected women within reproductive age group at Mizan Aman General Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
. Ayalew Jejaw, Yayehirad A Melsew
Maternal health care service seeking behaviors and associated factors among women in rural Haramaya District, Eastern Ethiopia: a triangulated community-based cross-sectional study. Dereje Kifle, Telake Azale, Yalemzewod Assefa Gelaw, Dereje Kifle Moges, and 1 other author
Fertility desire and associated factors among clients on highly active antiretroviral treatment at Finoteselam Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. Fassika Abbawa, Worku Awoke, Yayehirad A Melsew
High prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni and other intestinal parasites among elementary school children in Southwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. Ayalew Jejaw, Endalew Zemene, Yayehirad A Melsew, Zemenu Mengistie
Rate of Immunological Failure and its Predictors among Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy at Debremarkos Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Retrospective Follow-up Study. Yayehirad A Melsew, Mamo Wubshet Terefe, Gizachew A Tessema, Tadesse Awoke Ayele