Hi there! Call me Kadir Abdu. I work as a lecturer at Oda Bultum University in Oromia, Chiro, Ethiopia. My birthplace was Asebot, Mieso woreda, West Hararge. My aspiration is to become a preeminent researchers in the fields of nursing, geriatric health, and maternity and child health.
EDUCATION
Haramaya University: Harar, ET 2020-11-20 to 2023-07-19 | MSc degree (Adult Health Nursing)
Jimma University: Jimma, Oromia, ET
2014-09-05 to 2017-06-29 | BSc degree (Nursing)
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Nursing, Advanced and Specialized Nursing, Medical–Surgical Nursing, Research and Theory
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Scopus Publications
Pain Assessment Practice and Associated Factors Among Nurses Working in Public Hospitals of West Hararge Zone, Eastern Ethiopia, 2023 Abdella Mohammed, Rudwan Yasin Abrahim, Kadir Abdu, Nesredin Ahmed, Daniel Alemu, Sisay Habte Sage Open Nursing, 2026 Background Pain assessment is a fundamental aspect of nursing care. Problems in applying pain assessment principles are more severe in low-income countries. This study aimed to assess pain assessment practice and associated factors among nurses working at the adult care unit at a public Hospital in West Hararghe Zone, Eastern Ethiopia, 2023. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from July 15 to August 15, 2023, among 394 randomly selected nurses working in adult care units at public hospitals in West Hararghe Zone. A structured self-administered questionnaire and chart review were used for data collection. Pain assessment practice was evaluated using 8 “yes/no” questions, and total scores were computed. Nurses scoring ≥70% were categorized as having adequate practice, while those scoring below 70% were considered to have poor practice. Data was entered into EpiData version 3.1software and exported to the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression were used to identify factors associated with pain assessment practice, with significance interpreted at p-value <0.05. Results The overall self-reported pain assessment practice among study participants was found to be 63.5% (95% CI: 59.0% - 68.0%). Work experience of >5 years [AOR: 3.13 (95% CI: 1.21-8.14)], knowledge of pain assessment [AOR: 4.25 (95% CI: 2.51-7.18)], attitude towards pain assessment [AOR: 3.43 (95% CI: 2.05-5.72)], and having in-service training on pain assessment [AOR: 3.58 (95% CI: 1.05-12.23) were significantly associated with pain assessment practices. Conclusion The study revealed that a moderate level of pain assessment practice was reported among participants, indicating room for improvement in clinical settings. Work experience, knowledge, positive attitudes toward pain assessment, and in-service training are significantly associated with pain assessment practice. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing healthcare workers’ knowledge, attitudes, and training programs to improve pain assessment practices.
Magnitude, patterns, and factors associated with liver disease among clinically suspected clients in Eastern Ethiopia: hidden public health tragedy Aliya Nuri, Sufian Jeilu, Yared Teklu, Kadir Abdu, Ahmed Muhye, Milkiyas Solomon Getachew, Imam Dagne, Muluken Yigezu, Sewmehon Amsalu Adugna, Vanisha S. Nambiar, Abdu Oumer BMC Gastroenterology, 2025 BACKGROUND: Liver diseases are a public health problem in developing regions, and the majority of them are asymptomatic. Evidence on the current burden of liver disease and associated context-specific risk factors is scarce in the study area, where various risk factors for liver disease, including khat chewing, smoking, and aflatoxin exposure, are common. This study was to assess the magnitude, patterns, and factors associated with liver disease among patients visiting governmental hospitals in eastern Ethiopia. METHODS: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 388 clinically suspected adults for liver disease visiting a public hospital in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Data was collected using a combination of structured questionnaires, physical examinations, and investigations through interviews, medical chart reviews, liver enzymes, and the results of ultrasound examinations. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were employed to determine the factors associated with liver disease. Candidate variables in bivariable analysis were selected based on p-values < 0.25, biological plausibility, and evidence of associations from previous studies. The level of significance was considered at a P-value < 0.05, and the adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was reported. RESULTS: A total of 388 (92%) adults were included and liver disease was diagnosed among 295 (76%; 71.5-80.2) of the study participants, where chronic liver disease due to non-viral (65.1%) and viral causes (34.9%) were prevalent. The risk of liver disease was higher among females (AOR = 3.43; 1.80-6.55) and under grade twelve (AOR = 3.90; 1.95-7.82) compared to counterparts. Furthermore, alcohol consumption (AOR = 3.14; 1.33-7.32), khat chewing (AOR = 1.69; 0.91-3.15), a history of hospitalization (AOR = 4.20; 2.29-7.11), and a history of intestinal parasite infection (AOR = 1.17; 0.55-2.49) were found to be positively associated with an increased risk of liver disease among adults. CONCLUSIONS: Liver disease detection rate was found to be high and could be associated with substance use (alcohol and khat), history of hospitalization, and worm infection, which can be incorporated into the prevention strategies of liver diseases.
Determinants of satisfaction with community-based health insurance schemes among beneficiaries with chronic diseases in selected public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia: A multicenter study Yoniso Mohammed, Simon Birhanu, Kadir Abdu, Nesredin Ahmed, Shiferaw Letta Sage Open Medicine, 2024 Background: Community-based health insurance is a voluntary scheme where community members pool resources to cover healthcare costs. Assessing beneficiary satisfaction with chronic disease management is crucial for the program’s long-term viability. Therefore, this study aimed to assess determinants of satisfaction with community-based health insurance among beneficiaries with chronic diseases in selected public hospitals in the Hararghe Zones of Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 416 chronic disease beneficiaries of community-based health insurance from 30 July to 30 August 2023. Data were collected through a pre-tested and structured face-to-face interview questionnaire. The data were entered into Epi-Data 3.1 and then exported to STATA 17.0 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify determinants of satisfaction with community-based health insurance. Significance was set at a p-value < 0.05. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 48.10 ± 15.8 years. The study revealed that 55.1% (95% CI: 50.2%–59.8%) of beneficiaries with chronic diseases were satisfied with community-based health insurance. Beneficiaries aged over 55 years (AOR = 0.27; 95% CI: 0.08–0.91), experiencing delayed community-based health insurance opening times (AOR = 0.35; 95% CI: 0.17–0.73), preferring hospitals for future services (AOR = 4.13; 95% CI: 1.14–14.85), shorter waiting times (<60 min) (AOR = 8.8; 95% CI: 4.39–17.72), availability of drugs (AOR = 2.67; 95% CI: 1.30–5.45), availability of laboratory services (AOR = 5.5; 95% CI: 2.83–10.84), and knowledge of community-based health insurance benefit packages (AOR = 2.8; 95% CI: 1.47–5.43) were significant determinants associated with satisfaction to the community-based health insurance service. Conclusion: About half of the community-based health insurance beneficiaries with chronic diseases were satisfied, indicating that a considerable number of them were dissatisfied with the services. The age of the participants, office opening time, waiting times, laboratory services, pharmacy services, and knowledge of community-based health insurance benefit packages were significant determinants of satisfaction with community-based health insurance schemes. Therefore, the government and other stakeholders need to enhance service quality, increase awareness, and address both supply and demand-side factors. These key strategies can lead to higher satisfaction with and ensure the sustainability of community-based health insurance schemes.
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Magnitude, patterns, and factors associated with liver disease among clinically suspected clients in Eastern Ethiopia: hidden public health tragedy A Nuri, S Jeilu, Y Teklu, K Abdu, A Muhye, MS Getachew, I Dagne, ... BMC gastroenterology 25 (1), 36 , 2025 2025
Determinants of satisfaction with community-based health insurance schemes among beneficiaries with chronic diseases in selected public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia: A … Y Mohammed, S Birhanu, K Abdu, N Ahmed, S Letta SAGE Open Medicine 12, 20503121241284170 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Determinants of satisfaction with community-based health insurance schemes among beneficiaries with chronic diseases in selected public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia: A … Y Mohammed, S Birhanu, K Abdu, N Ahmed, S Letta SAGE Open Medicine 12, 20503121241284170 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Magnitude, patterns, and factors associated with liver disease among clinically suspected clients in Eastern Ethiopia: hidden public health tragedy A Nuri, S Jeilu, Y Teklu, K Abdu, A Muhye, MS Getachew, I Dagne, ... BMC gastroenterology 25 (1), 36 , 2025 2025
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