Staff Profile

About

Mr.Biruk Demissie is alecturer of Environmental health in Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor Ethiopia. He received his BSc degree in in Environmental and occupational health and safety from Gondar University, Gondar, Ethiopia in 2014; his MSc degree in Environmental health from Jimma university, Jimma , Ethiopia in 2018. He has been engaged in several research projects and pro bono community services activities and produced scientific publications in peer reviewed journals. His research interest includes food fafety, work related respiratory disease and musculoskeltal pain.

Training

--> Higher Diploma for Teaching Methodology, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia. --> Training on pedagogy, assessment, active learning, and technology assisted teaching learning in Debre Tabor university, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia --> Trainer of trainees on COVID 19 case management, infection prevention and control, public health -->surveillance and risk communication and coordination organized by Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia, 2020 --> Training on Systematic review and meta-analysis for academic staff organized by Debre TaborUniversity June/2020. --> Training on data analysis using STATA given for academic staff from November 5-December, 2020 hosted by Debre Tabor University, College of health science --> Problem based learning (PBL) organized by Debre Tabor University (Dec, 21-25, 2015)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Decmber.2018 onward Lecturer; Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia.

2015 --- Graduate assistant II, Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia.

2014 - Environmental Health Professional at North wollo, Amhara Region

RESEARCH INTEREST

• Food safety • Work related respiratory disease Musculoskeltal pain

Publications

• Biruk D, Chalachew Y, Alebachew A, Getachew Y, Nega D, Gashaw W, Sintayehu A, Binyam M, Fitalew T, Anemut T, Ermias S, Fentaw T and Eniyew T. Magnitude of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Associated Factors Among Computer User Bankers in South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021. Environmental health insight Res http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/11786302221125048

• Biruk D, Chalachew Y, Alelign A, Berihun B, Bickes W, Yikeber A and Eniyew T. Carpal tunnel syndrome and its associated factors among computer user bankers in South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021: a cross sectional study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06918-5

• Fitalew T, Addisu M, Biruk D, Chalachew Y. Occurrence and associated factors of aflatoxin M1 in raw cow milk in South Gondar Zone, North West Ethiopia, 2020. Food science and Nutrition DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2589

• Alelign A , Biruk D, Fitalew T, Eniyew T and Getachew Y Hygienic Practice during Complementary Feeding and Associated Factors among Mothers of Children Aged 6–24 Months in Bahir Dar Zuria District, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019: A cross sectional study. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/2075351

• Chalachew Y, Fitalew T, Binyam M, Ermiyas S, Tadesse A, Sileshi M, Biruk D. Raw cow milk nutritional content and microbiological quality predictors of South Gondar zone dairy farmers in Ethiopia, 2020 heliyon.2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11020 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40200-021-00815-1.

• Binyam M , Amare S, Wubet A , Ermias S , Biruk D , Zemen M , Hunegnaw A, Demeke M. Self-reported syndromes of sexually transmitted infections and its associated factors among reproductive (15–49 years) age women in Ethiopia. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07524

• Chalachew Y and Biruk D. Intestinal Parasitic Infection Status (IPIS) among Primary School Children in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and MetaAnalysis. Health Science Journal. 2021.http://www.hsj.gr/

• Debaka B, Dagnaneh W, Teklehaimanot K, and Biruk D. Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, and Associated Factor towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Health Care Professionals at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Hepatology. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3726423

• Denekew T, Temesgen Y , Mehari W , Anteneh M , Melkamu A, Biruk D and Getachew Development and validation of a nomogram for the prediction of late culture conversion among multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients in North West Ethiopia: An application of prediction modelling. PLoS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0272877

• Admasu FT, Biruk D, Amare TJ, Zewude EA, Denku CY, Dejenie TA (2022) The magnitude of neonatal asphyxia and its associated factors among newborns in public hospitals of North Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. PLoS ONE 17(3): e0264816. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264816

• Ermias S, Amare K, Melkamu S, Fisha A, Aragaw T , Abenezer M, Tekalign A, Biruk D, Demeke M, Demewoze K, Biniam M and Wubet A. The shadow challenges to improve the state essential newborn care practices in healthcare providers: evidence from a multicentre crosssectional study in Ethiopia. BMC Pediatrics. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02903

• Getachew Y, Wondimnew D, Fentaw T, Gashaw W, Biruk D, Tadeg J, Anemut T, Wubet A , Berhanu K , Edgeit A, Tigabu M, Ermias S, Workneh E, Sintayehu A , Getachew A , and Assefa A . Magnitude of peripheral sensory neuropathy and associated factors among HIV/AIDS clients receiving care at public health institutions, Northwest Ethiopia. Journal of SAGE. https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/journals-permissions

• Admasu FT, Biruk D, Yitbarek GY, Geto Z, Tesfaw A, Zewde EA, Tilahun A, Walle G, Bekele TT, Habte ML, Feyisa TO, Amare TJ, Alebachew A, Asnakew S, Sisay E, Tiruneh M, Yemata GA, Aytenew TM and Dejenie TA. Evaluation of Total Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Capacity of Brain Tumor Patients Attending referral Hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2020: Comparative Cross-sectional Study. 2022. https://doi.org/10.3332/ecancer.2022.1391.

• Eniyew T, Kassahun A, Awrajaw D, Alebachew S, Biachew A, Yikeber A, Yonas L, Tegegne T, Biruk D and Abraham T. Spatio-Temporal Variation of Malaria Incidence and Risk Factors in West Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia. Environmental Health Insight. https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302221095702 • Fentaw T, Melkalem Mamuye A, Aytenew A, Tinsaea A, Abdelah A, Hiwot Y, Mulu T, Biruk D, Getaneh A, Getachew Y, Yikeber A, Habtamu Shimels H. Community-based health insurance, healthcare service utilization and associated factors in South Gondar Zone Northwest, Ethiopia, 2021: A comparative cross-sectional study. PLOS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0270758

• Aragaw T, Hanna B, Eshetie M, Gashaw M , Dejen G, Ermias S, Biruk D , Tewodros Y, Abel S , Fitalew T and Efrem F. Level of knowledge and practice of female healthcare providers about early detection methods of breast cancer at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialised Hospital: a cross-sectional study. ecancer medical science. https://doi.org/10.3332/ecancer.2021.1268

• Ermias S, Abebew Y, Demewoze K, Biruk D, Binyam M, Habtamu S, Worku N, Wubet A, Tigabu M, Tekalign A, Abraham T, Nigusie S, Chalie M, Getasew L, Fisha A and Demeke M. Impact of respiratory distress syndrome and birth asphyxia exposure on the survival of preterm neonates in East Africa continent: systematic review and meta-analysis. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07256

• Getachew Y, Gashaw W, Sintayehu A, Fanos Y, Moyeta B, Anemut T, Fentaw T and Biruk D. The role of C-reactive protein in predicting the severity of COVID-19 disease: A systematic review. SAGE Open Medicine. https://journals.sagepub.com/home/smo

• Sintayehu A, Getasew L, Amsalu B, Fitalew T, Getachew Y , Tigabu M, Biruk D, Eshetie M, Muluken A, Wubet A, Dejen G, Ermias S, Binyam Munye B, and Demewoz K. Cognitive adverse effects of epilepsy and its predictors attending outpatient department of South Gondar zone hospitals, Amhara Region, Ethiopia 2020 /2021. PLOS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278908

• Nega D, Asefa A, Atalo A, Tadeg J, Anmut T, Endeshaw C, Gebrehiwot A, Teklie M, Zelalem T, Awgichew B, Biruk D, Melaku M, and Mohammed A. COVID-19 vaccine uptake and its determinants among residents of South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional stud. PAMJ. https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj-oh.2022.8.14.35909

• Berihun B, Moges W, Adane B, Tekalign A, Tadila D, Tigabu M, Gashaw K, Chalie M , Natnael M, Ermias S, Dejen G, Animut T, Biruk D, Tigabinesh A, Melsew D, Makda A, Awole S, and Getenet D. Attrition rate and its predictors among adults receiving anti-retroviral therapy following the implementation of the “Universal Test and Treat strategy” at public health institutions in Northern Ethiopia. A retrospective follow-up study. Heliyon https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11527

• Fitalew T , Biruk D, Alebachew A, Habtamu D, Zelalem M, Argaw A and Chalachew Y. Aflatoxin contamination of animal feeds and its predictors among dairy farms in Northwest Ethiopia: One Health approach implications. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science. DOI 10.3389/fvets.2023.1123573

Award/Patent

• Best and outstanding performance among all regular post graduate during community based training program and developmental team traing program in Jimma university, Jimma Ethiopia, 2018

Journals Reviewed

• Awarded a “best project award” in recognition of my outstanding performance in my project work while attending the MPH program at Bahir Dar University

COMMUNITY SERVICES

• Training on prevention of occupational health hazards and COVID – 19 for small scale industry workers of garage and wood furniture in Mekane Eyesus Town, South Gondar Zone, North West Ethiopia in 2020

• Animal health professionals and key informants on milk chemical quality, aflatoxin and microbe prevention, detection and management in Woredas of South Gondar Zone, 2023

• Training on prevention and early detection methods of cervical cancer and COVID – 19 for community key informants in South Gondar zone, North West Ethiopia, as CO organized by community service directorate. (Community service)

• Voluntary contribution in 2nd round water hyacinth removal campaign from lake Tana Community awareness on the contemporary issue in Ethiopia, 2014

COURSES TEACHING

• Determinats of health

SUPERVISION

Primary Supervisor 1. Dagnaneh Wondale [Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, and Associated Factor towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Health Care Professionals at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021

2. Demasu masresha [clients’ satisfaction with public health facilities cleanlinnes and its associated factors in debre tabor city, northwest ethiopia, 2023)

3. Massresha Gedefaw [respiratory symptoms and lung function status among solid waste collectors and office workers in south gondar zone, northwest ethiopia, 2023]

Other Skills

• Basic computer skills, MS-word, MS – power point, MS-excel, SPSS, Epi Info, Epi data, STATA, Mendeley, EndNote