Email: muhammedawel@gmail.com
Phone: +251911288053
Current post: Research and Publication Director of Arsi University
Academic Rank: Associate Professor
Field of Specialization: Master in Public Health
: BSc in Public Health Officer
Research Interest Area: RH, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Health Economics
Publications:
1. Kaso M, Addisse M. Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness in Robe Woreda, Arsi Zone Oromia Region, Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Reproductive Health, 2014; 11: 55. doi:10.1186/1742-4755-11-55
2. Bogale D, Markos D, Kaso M. Prevalence of female genital mutilation and its effect on women’s health in Bale zone, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 2014; 14: 1076. doi:10.1186/1471-2458-14-1076
3. Bogale D, Markos D, Kaso M. Intention towards the continuation of Female Genital Mutilation in Bale Zone, Ethiopia. Dovepress International Journal of Women’s Health, 2015; 7: 85–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/IJWH.S74832
4. Bekele T, Kaso M, Gebremariam A, Deressa W. Sexual violence and associated factors among female students of Madawalabu University, Ethiopia. Epidemiology (sunnyvale), 2015; 5 (2): 190. doi:10.4172/2161-1165.1000190.
5. Jima GH, Kaso MK, Biesma-Blanco RG, Sendekie TY, Stekelenburg J. Factors associated with modern contraceptives uptake during the first year after birth in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS ONE, 2023; 18(2): e0270055. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0270055.
6. Kalayu I, Muche M, Kaso M, Eshete A. Unmet Need for Family Planning and Associated Factors Among Married Women in Asebot Town, West Hararge Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, Cross- Sectional Study Design, 2018. Glob J Reprod Med., 2019; 6(5): 555699. DOI: 10.19080/GJORM.2019.06.555699.
7. Esma’el JK, Dolamo BL, Bekele T, Kaso M. Community Conversation Experiences Regarding HIV/AIDS Awareness and Beyond Awareness in Rural Community of Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study. Family Medicine & Medical Science Research, 2015; 4 (2): 168. doi:10.4172/2327-4972.1000168.
8. Bekele T, Gebremariam A, Kaso M, Ahmed K. Factors Associated with Occupational Needle Stick and Sharps Injuries among Hospital Healthcare Workers in Bale Zone, Southeast Ethiopia. PLoS ONE, 2015; 10 (10): e0140382. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0140382.
9. Bekele T, Gebremariam A, Kaso M, Ahmed K. Attitude, reporting behavior and management practice of occupational needle stick and sharps injuries among hospital healthcare workers in Bale zone, Southeast Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 2015; 10, 42. DOI 10.1186/s12995-015-0085-2
10. Mohammed AY, Adem MK. Treatment Adherence among Tuberculosis and Human Immuno Deficiency Virus Co-infected Patients in Ginnir Referral Hospital. American Journal of Public Health Research, 2014; 2(6): 239-243. DOI:10.12691/ajphr-2-6-4
11. Girma D, Teshome D, Kerie Y, Kaso AW, Kaso M. Growth monitoring and promotion services utilization and associated factors among children less than two years of age in Digelu Tijo district, south central Ethiopia. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 2023; 19: 101203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2022.101203
12. Segni MT, Demissie HF, Adem MK, Geleto AK, Kelkile MW, Sori BK, et al. Post COVID-19 vaccination side effects and associated factors among vaccinated health care providers in Oromia region, Ethiopia in 2021. PLoS ONE, 2022; 17(12): e0278334. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278334.
13. Sorsa A, Habtamu A, Kaso M. Prevalence and Predictors of Anemia Among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Dodota District, Southeast Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 2021; 12: 177–187. http://doi.org/10.2147/PHMT.S293261
14. Sorsa A, Kaso M. Diagnostic performance of GeneXpert in tuberculosis–HIV co–infected patients at Asella Teaching and Referral Hospital, Southeastern Ethiopia: A cross sectional study. PLoS ONE, 2021; 16(1): e0242205. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242205
15. Ebrahim K, Yonas F, Kaso M. Willingness of community to enroll in community based health insurance and associated factors at household Level in Siraro District, West Arsi Zone, Ethiopia. J. Public Health Epidemiol, 2019; 11(6): 137-144. DOI: 10.5897/JPHE2018.1094
16. Kaso M, Bogale D, Markos D. Prevalence of early marriage and its consequences among reproductive age women in Bale Zone, Ethiopia. Arsi Journal of Science and Innovation (nationally accredited), 2017; 2(1): 93-111.
17. Gudeta TB, Kaso M, Girma A. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Utilization of Emergency Contraception among Women of Reproductive Age in Abomsa Town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia: (Research Article). Journal of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics, 2018; 50.
18. Regesu AH, Oda AT, Adem MK, Wako MK. Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness and Associated Factors among Mothers Attending Antenatal Care at Chiro District Health Centers, West Hararge, Ethiopia. International Journal of Health Sciences & Research, 2019; 9(4).
19. Kumera F, Kaso M, Jima A, Bayou M. Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice among Adama high school girls towards menstrual hygiene and associated factors in Adama town, East Shoa zone, Ethiopia. Arsi Journal of Science and Innovation (nationally accredited), 2019; 4(2): 20-43.
20. Feyisa B, Kaso M, Teshome G, Bayou M. Risky Sexual Behavior and Associated Factor among Arsi University Students, South East Ethiopia. Arsi Journal of Science and Innovation (nationally accredited), 2022; 7(1): 32-47.0
21. Kaso M, Nigussie A, Kalayu I. Determinants of diarrheal disease among under five Children in Robe Hospital, Bale Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia: Case-control study. Arsi Journal of Science and Innovation (nationally accredited), 2020; 5 (1): 1-31.
22. Kaso M, Gebissa T. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting among Health Care Professionals in Adama town Hospitals, East Shoa Zone, Ethiopia. Arsi Journal of Science and Innovation (nationally accredited), 2017; 2(2): 81-97.
23. Bayou M, Kaso M, Ammu D, Tureneh H. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Community Acquired Pneumonia among Children 2 To 59 Months in Arsi Zone Towns, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Arsi Journal of Science and Innovation (nationally accredited), 2018; 3(2): 30-54.
24. Geletu A, Kaso M, Zelalem H, Bayou M. Prevalence and Associated Factors of HIV among Infants Born to HIV Positive Women in Asella Town Government Health Facilities, Ethiopia, 2018. A Facility Based Cross sectional Study. Arsi Journal of Science and Innovation (nationally accredited), 2021; 6(1): 91-102.