Project title:
The use of affordable, non-invasive technology to determine the risk of CPD across duration of pregnancy in Ethiopia: Nationwide study
Objectives:
General objective , To perform a nationwide study to validate whether these two CPD risk assessment tools (i) a 3D Structure camera-, and (ii) tape measurement- based anthropometry can accurately predict CPD based on measurements made from 12- weeks to 42-weeks of gestation, in different regions in Ethiopia.
Specific objectives
Perform a blinded, prospective observational study to develop and validate the predictive capability of 3D camera- and tape measure-based anthropometry CPD risk scores across 6 geographic regions in Ethiopia.
Perform inter- and intra-user variability, usability, and participant acceptability studies to quantify and improve the accuracy, precision, usability, and participant acceptability of the 3D camera and tape measurement-based tools.
Project period: April 2021- March 2026
Project sites: Addis Abeba at Tikur Anbessa Specialized hoapital and Girar Health center
Harari region at Hiwot Fana referral hospital and Arategna health center
Funded by: support for this project is from Georgia institute of Technology and the US National Institute of Health (NIH)
Activities accomplished so far
– Data quality checking
– Currently 2,197 (70%) of study subjects are recruited.
– personnel Recruitment and timely financial management
– Facility preparation and availing material and supplies
– Coordinating facility visits and mgt of activities/ regular financial and technical reports to funding agency/
Project title:
The use of low cost, non-invasive technology to determine the risk of preeclampsia at 12-24 weeks of pregnancy in Ethiopia.
Objectives:
General Objective : To perform a prospective observational study to assess risk of pre-eclampsia based on hemodynamics measures and circulation biomarkers at 12-24 weeks and validate two low-cost tools diagnostic tools to assess pre-eclampsia risk. The specific objectives are to:
Specific objectives
- Quantify changes in maternal blood flow and blood pressure waveforms (hemodynamics) across the major vessels of the maternal vasculature from 12-40 weeks of gestation, using ultrasound, echocardiography, applanation tonometry and fluid mechanics computational modeling and to assess risk of preeclampsia based on blood pressure waveform measurements at 12-24 weeks.
- Quantify changes in circulating blood plasma biomarkers of preeclampsia from 12-40 weeks of gestation and develop to assess risk of preeclampsia at 12-24 weeks based on blood plasma markers alone, or in parallel with hemodynamic measures.
- Validate a novel low-cost blood pressure pulse wave tonometry device, based on photoplethysmogram (PPG), which is currently used in pulse oxygimeter devices.
Project period: July 2022- July 2025
Project sites: Addis Abeba at Teklehaymanot and Girar Health center
Funded by: support for this project is from Georgia institute of Technology and the US National Institute of Health (NIH)
Activities accomplished so far
– Data quality checking
– Sample size: 400 subjects /Currently 290 study subjects enrolled/
we are collecting maternal characteristics, echocardiography, Doppler ultrasound, flow-mediated dilation, applanation tonometry, blood samples for seven potential biomarkers
– personnel Recruitment and timely financial management
– Facility preparation and availing material and supplies
– Coordinating facility visits and mgt of activities/ regular financial and technical reports to funding agency
Project title:
Strengthening the capacity and improving quality of Reproductive Health and reducing stigma on safe abortion care providers’ project:
Objective:
Meri Leadership and Mentorship Program:
Objective:To empower women and cultivate future women leaders
Project period: January 1, 2019- December 31, 2022
Funded by: Federal Minsitry of Health
Activities accomplished so far:
– Announcment of bid to select leadership firm, Earuyan Solutions and Trading PLC is selected
– Partnered with Earuyan Solutions Consultancy and Training PLC for the design, organization and hosting of the Meri leadership and mentorshipprogram for young underserved women in Ethiopia
– Program launch event conducted
– Leadership trainings are conducted in 12 sessions