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Full name

Sex

Phone Number

E-mail (Institutional, if available)

Dabere Nigatu Weldetsadik

Male

+251913453579

dabenigatu@gmail.com or daberen@yahoo.com or Dabere.Nigatu@bdu.edu.et 

 

Academic Degree

PhD in Public Health

Academic Rank

Assistant Professor

At Bahir Dar University Since

October 17, 2016

School

School of Public Health

Department

Reproductive Health and Population Studies

Field of Specialization

Public Health/Reproductive Health

Research Interest

Maternal and child health, Health systems/services research, eHealth, Implementation research/science, Adolescent sexual and reproductive health, Women's empowerment, Sexual and Gender-based violence  

Publication(s) [If any]+Link

  1. Yenesew MA, Krell-Roesch J, Endalamaw A, Tenkir M, Nigatu D, Mekonnen A, Biyadgie M, Misgan E, Derbie A, Minas TZ, Haile D, Abate G, Enquobahrie DA, Mersha TB, Geda YE. Health and demographic surveillance sites in Ethiopia: a scoping review of infrastructure and gaps for longitudinal studies on health and aging. Glob Health Action. 2026 Dec;19(1):2701614. doi: 10.1080/16549716.2026.2701614. Epub 2026 Jul 17. PubMed PMID: 42466594.

  2. Ketema T, Yadita ZS, Nigatu D. Women's Satisfaction With Quality of Abortion Care, Associated Factors, and Barriers in Public Health Facilities of South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia: A Mixed Study. Health Sci Rep. 2026 Jul;9(7):e72813. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.72813. eCollection 2026 Jul. PubMed PMID: 42466369; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC13375235.

  3. Nigatu D, Yenesew MA, Misgan E, Enquobahrie DA, Kebebaw T, Abate E, Alemneh E, Woldie M, Girma T. Effect of eHealth intervention (ADHERE) on adherence to partograph and WHO safe childbirth checklist in intrapartum care: implementation research in Ethiopia. Reprod Health. 2026 Feb 16;23(1). doi: 10.1186/s12978-026-02279-z. PubMed PMID: 41699660; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC13014875.

  4. Kebede K, Nigatu D, Melkie M, Yadita ZS. Maternity Waiting Home Utilization and Associated Factors Among Women Who Had Given Birth in the Hard-to-Reach Region of Western Ethiopia: A Mixed-Study. Health Sci Rep. 2025 Nov;8(11):e71469. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.71469. eCollection 2025 Nov. PubMed PMID: 41229560; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC12603388.

  5. Haile H, Nigatu D, Yadita ZS. Female Sexual Dysfunction and Associated Factors Among Married Women in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Health Sci Rep. 2025 Jun;8(6):e70894. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.70894. eCollection 2025 Jun. PubMed PMID: 40510531; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC12158663.

  6. Derbie A, Maier M, Amare B, Misgan E, Nibret E, Biadglegne F, Liebert UG, Minas TZ, Yenesew MA, Nigatu D, Mersha TB, Enquobahrie DA, Woldeamanuel Y, Abebe T. HPV E6 and E7 mRNA Test for the Detection of High-Grade Cervical Lesions. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Feb 3;8(2):e2459698. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.59698. PubMed PMID: 39932713; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC11815524.

  7. Nigatu D, Azage M, Misgan E, Enquobahrie DA, Kebebaw T, Abate E, Alemneh E, Woldie M, Girma T. Implementation research logic model in the design and execution of eHealth innovations for maternal and newborn healthcare in Ethiopia. Health Res Policy Syst. 2025 Jan 6;23(1):4. doi: 10.1186/s12961-024-01259-8. PubMed PMID: 39762955; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC11702162.

  8. Addimasu B, Nigatu D, Yadita ZS, Melkie M. Awareness on obstetric fistula and associated factors among women health development army, in the South Gondar zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia: A cross sectional study. Health Sci Rep. 2024 Oct;7(10):e70141. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.70141. eCollection 2024 Oct. PubMed PMID: 39410949; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC11473375.

  9. Yenesew MA, Yismaw G, Nigatu D, Alemu Y, Gasheneit A, Zeru T, Bezabih B, Abate G. HIV Stigma in Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, and a Unique Community Association as a Potential Partner. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2024 Jul 27;21(8). doi: 10.3390/ijerph21080982. PubMed PMID: 39200593; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC11353804.

  10. Alem T, Nigatu D, Birara A, Fetene T, Giza M. Quality of life of breast cancer patients in Amhara region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One. 2024;19(6):e0305263. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305263. eCollection 2024. PubMed PMID: 38935776; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC11210875.

  11. Alemneh E, Kebebaw T, Nigatu D, Azage M, Misgan E, Abate E. Electronic maternal and child health application usability, feasibility and acceptability among healthcare providers in Amhara region, Ethiopia. PLOS Digit Health. 2024 May;3(5):e0000494. doi: 10.1371/journal.pdig.0000494. eCollection 2024 May. PubMed PMID: 38739566; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC11090308.

  12. Yenesew MA, Krell-Roesch J, Fekadu B, Nigatu D, Endalamaw A, Mekonnen A, Biyadgie M, Wubetu GY, Debiso AT, Beyene KM, Kelkile TS, Enquobahrie DA, Mersha TB, Eagan DE, Geda YE. Prevalence of Dementia and Cognitive Impairment in East Africa Region: A Scoping Review of Population-Based Studies and Call for Further Research. J Alzheimers Dis. 2024;100(4):1121-1131. doi: 10.3233/JAD-240381. PubMed PMID: 38995792; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC11380225.

  13. Dessie AM, Nigatu D, Yadita ZS, Yimer YA, Yalew AK, Aychew EW, Feleke SF. Neonatal mortality and its predictors among neonates in Jabitehnan district, Northwest Ethiopia: A single-arm retrospective cohort study. Health Sci Rep. 2023 Oct;6(10):e1613. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.1613. eCollection 2023 Oct. PubMed PMID: 37822845; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC10562526.

  14. Mekuriaw BY, Nigatu D, Dessie AM, Asresie MB. Intention to take COVID-19 vaccine and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public health facilities in Bahir Dar city, Northwest Ethiopia. BMC Womens Health. 2023 Apr 11;23(1):175. doi: 10.1186/s12905-023-02331-1. PubMed PMID: 37041619; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC10088773.

  15. Nigatu D, Tsega G, Birhanu S, Workineh Y, Tadele C, Ambaw F. Street mothers' well-being and motivation to leave street life in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia: A phenomenological study. PLoS One. 2022;17(12):e0278612. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278612. eCollection 2022. PubMed PMID: 36520850; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC9754257.

  16. Adella GA, Abebe K, Atnafu N, Azeze GA, Alene T, Molla S, Ambaw G, Amera T, Yosef A, Eshetu K, Yeshambel A, Nigatu D, Abebe EC, Birhan B, Assefa Y. Knowledge, attitude, and intention to accept COVID-19 vaccine among patients with chronic diseases in southern Ethiopia: Multi-center study. Front Public Health. 2022;10:917925. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.917925. eCollection 2022. PubMed PMID: 36249216; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC9557055.

  17. Mekonnen AG, Odo DB, Nigatu D, Amare NS, Tizazu MA. Determinants of adolescents' contraceptive uptake in Ethiopia: a systematic review of literature. Contracept Reprod Med. 2022 Sep 1;7(1):16. doi: 10.1186/s40834-022-00183-y. PubMed PMID: 36045379; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC9434896.

  18. Mekonnen AG, Odo DB, Nigatu D. Adolescents' Contraceptive Uptake in Ethiopia: A Meta-Analysis. Biomed Res Int. 2022;2022:6104467. doi: 10.1155/2022/6104467. eCollection 2022. Review. PubMed PMID: 36017384; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC9398775.

  19. Yalew M, Nigatu D, Yasin T, Kefale B, Damtie Y. Respectful delivery care and associated factors among mothers delivered in public health facilities of Dessie city, Northeast Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Womens Health. 2022 Apr 21;22(1):127. doi: 10.1186/s12905-022-01713-1. PubMed PMID: 35449044; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC9026676.

  20. Misganaw A, Naghavi M, Walker A, …, Nigatu D. Progress in health among regions of Ethiopia, 1990-2019: a subnational country analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet. 2022 Apr 2;399(10332):1322-1335. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)02868-3. Epub 2022 Mar 13. PubMed PMID: 35294898; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8987934.

  21. Asmare G, Nigatu D, Debela Y. Factors affecting men's involvement in maternity waiting home utilization in North Achefer district, Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One. 2022;17(2):e0263809. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263809. eCollection 2022. PubMed PMID: 35143556; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8830716.

  22. Kebebaw T, Alemneh E, Azage M, Misgan E, Nigatu D, Abate E. Development and Heuristic-based Usability Evaluation of an e-partograph. IEEE. 2022 January. doi: 10.1109/ICT4DA53266.2021.9672245.

  23. Enbiale W, Abdela SG, Seyum M, Bedanie Hundie D, Bogale KA, Tamirat KS, Feleke MB, Azage M, Nigatu D, de Vries HJC. Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic Preparation and Response on Essential Health Services in Primary and Tertiary Healthcare Settings of Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2021 Sep 20;105(5):1240-1246. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.21-0354. PubMed PMID: 34544048; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8592201.

  24. Mekonnen AG, Odo DB, Nigatu D, Sav A, Abagero KK. Women's empowerment and child growth faltering in Ethiopia: evidence from the Demographic and Health Survey. BMC Womens Health. 2021 Jan 30;21(1):42. doi: 10.1186/s12905-021-01183-x. PubMed PMID: 33516229; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7847175.

  25. Nigatu D, Abeje G, Mekonnen AG, Azage M, Bogale D. Maternal Health Service Uptake Is Associated with a Higher Skin-to-Skin Care Practice in Ethiopia: Result from a National Survey. Biomed Res Int. 2020;2020:8841349. doi: 10.1155/2020/8841349. eCollection 2020. PubMed PMID: 33415162; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7768584.

  26. Vos T, Lim S. S, Abbafati C, …, Nigatu D.  Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990-2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet. 2020 Oct 17;396(10258):1204-1222. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30925-9. PubMed PMID: 33069326; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7567026.

  27. Wiens K. E, Lindstedt P. A, …, Nigatu D. Mapping geographical inequalities in oral rehydration therapy coverage in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000-17. Lancet Glob Health. 2020 Aug;8(8):e1038-e1060. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(20)30230-8. PubMed PMID: 32710861; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7388204.

  28. Reiner R. C, Wiens K. E, Deshpande A, …, Nigatu D. Mapping geographical inequalities in childhood diarrhoeal morbidity and mortality in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000-17: analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. Lancet. 2020 Jun 6;395(10239):1779-1801. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30114-8. Epub 2020 May 6. PubMed PMID: 32513411; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7314599.

  29. Damaris K. Kinyoki, Jennifer M. Ross, Alice Lazzar-Atwood, …, Nigatu D. Mapping local patterns of childhood overweight and wasting in low- and middle-income countries between 2000 and 2017. Nat Med. 2020 May;26(5):750-759. doi: 10.1038/s41591-020-0807-6. Epub 2020 Apr 20. PubMed PMID: 32313249; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7220891.

  30. Azage M, Motbainor A, Nigatu D. Exploring geographical variations and inequalities in access to improved water and sanitation in Ethiopia: mapping and spatial analysis. Heliyon. 2020 Apr;6(4):e03828. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03828. eCollection 2020 Apr. PubMed PMID: 32382680; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7198916.

  31. Nigatu D, Haile D, Gebremichael B, M Tiruneh Y. Predictive accuracy of perceived baby birth size for birth weight: a cross-sectional study from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey. BMJ Open. 2019 Dec 11;9(12):e031986. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031986. PubMed PMID: 31831541; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6924872.

  32. Nigatu D, Azage M, Motbainor A. Effect of exclusive breastfeeding cessation time on childhood morbidity and adverse nutritional outcomes in Ethiopia: Analysis of the demographic and health surveys. PLoS One. 2019;14(10):e0223379. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0223379. eCollection 2019. PubMed PMID: 31577821; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6774524.

  33. Ayalew M, Nigatu D, Sitotaw G, Debie A. Knowledge and attitude towards sexual and reproductive health rights and associated factors among Adet Tana Haik College students, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Res Notes. 2019 Feb 12;12(1):80. doi: 10.1186/s13104-019-4116-4. PubMed PMID: 30755247; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6373003.

  34. Haile D, Takele A, Gashaw K, Demelash H, Nigatu D. Predictors of Treatment Failure among Adult Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) Clients in Bale Zone Hospitals, South Eastern Ethiopia. PLoS One. 2016;11(10):e0164299. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0164299. eCollection 2016. PubMed PMID: 27716827; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5055376.

  35. Haile D, Gashaw K, Nigatu D, Demelash H. Cognitive function and associated factors among school age children in Goba Town, South-East Ethiopia. Cognitive Development. 2016 October; 40:144-151. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cogdev.2016.09.002.

  36. Haile D, Nigatu D, Gashaw K, Demelash H. Height for age z score and cognitive function are associated with Academic performance among school children aged 8-11 years old. Arch Public Health. 2016;74:17. doi: 10.1186/s13690-016-0129-9. eCollection 2016. PubMed PMID: 27141306; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4852419.

  37. Demelash H, Nigatu D, Gashaw K. A Case-Control Study on Intimate Partner Violence during Pregnancy and Low Birth Weight, Southeast Ethiopia. Obstet Gynecol Int. 2015;2015:394875. doi: 10.1155/2015/394875. Epub 2015 Dec 20. PubMed PMID: 26798345; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4698783.

  38. Demelash H, Motbainor A, Nigatu D, Gashaw K, Melese A. Risk factors for low birth weight in Bale zone hospitals, South-East Ethiopia : a case-control study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2015 Oct 13;15:264. doi: 10.1186/s12884-015-0677-y. PubMed PMID: 26463177; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4604703.

  39. Setegn T, Takele A, Gizaw T, Nigatu D, Haile D. Predictors of Mortality among Adult Antiretroviral Therapy Users in Southeastern Ethiopia: Retrospective Cohort Study. AIDS Res Treat. 2015;2015:148769. doi: 10.1155/2015/148769. Epub 2015 Mar 4. PubMed PMID: 25821596; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4364127.

  40. Nigatu D, Gebremariam A, Abera M, Setegn T, Deribe K. Factors associated with women's autonomy regarding maternal and child health care utilization in Bale Zone: a community based cross-sectional study. BMC Womens Health. 2014 Jul 3;14:79. doi: 10.1186/1472-6874-14-79. PubMed PMID: 24990689; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4094397.

Mega Research, Role [If any]

  1. Longitudinal evaluation of the status, barriers, and facilitators of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services provision in public health facilities in Bahir Dar City, Amhara Region, Ethiopia: Mixed methods study*(Role: Co-PI)

  2. Exploring reasons for low institutional delivery coverage and its role in key MCH performance disparities in Amhara Region, Ethiopia*(Role: PI)

  3. Exploring reasons for Low IUCD Uptake in Amhara Region, Ethiopia*(Role: Co-PI)

  4. Leveraging digital health data to improve clinical and operational decision-making in primary health care setting in Amhara Region, Ethiopia: a mixed-methods evaluation of eMCH tool for scale-up (Role: Co-PI)

  5. Enhancing Maternal and Child Health Services Using ADHERE Tool in Pilot Health Facilities of Amhara Region: Implementation Research (Role: PI)

  6. Development and evaluation of e-cancer registry and forecasting system for Bahir Dar City administration, Northwest Ethiopia (Role: Co-PI)

  7. Enhancing partograph utilization for laboring mothers using e-Partograph at public health facilities of Bahir Dar City administration, Northwest Ethiopia. (Role: Co-PI)

Project(s), Role [If any]

  1. Sexual and Reproductive health awareness creation for in school adolescents with hearing disability and without disability in Bahir Dar city, Amhara Reginal State, Ethiopia.

Role: Project coordinator (PI)