Hiwot Yisak Dawid
About
Mrs.Hiwot is an Assistant professor of Public Health Nutrition at Debre Tabor University , Ethiopia. She received her Bsc degree in Public Health officer from Haramaya University; her MPH degree in Public Health Nutrition from Haramaya University, Ethiopia . Mrs. Hiwot has joined the Debre Tabor University in 2015. Alongside her academic duties, she is a research and community service coordinator of the college of Health sciences at debre Tabor University .She has been engaged in several research projects and community services activities and produced scientific publications in peer reviewed journals. She has been also participated and presented her research work in several national research conferences. Her research interest includes Nutrition and public Health.
Training
• Training on Provider initiative counseling and testing of HIV • Comprehensive basic Anti-retroviral treatment (ART) training organized by WHO and Haramaya University • Compressive ART training TOT organized by CDC and Haramaya University • Research method on Systematic review and Meta –analysis • Training on research methodologies and statistical analysis • Successfully completed effective teaching skill and simulation training • Participated on induction training organized by institutional quality enhancement and assurance directorate of Debre Tabor University entitled with pedagogy, assessment, active learning and technology assisted teaching – learning • HDP training at Debre Tabor University • Gender Based violence at Debretabor university in collaboration with GPAGO • Gender sensitive Pedagogy at Debretabor university in collaboration with GPAGO • Training on leadership and communication for health professionals at Ethiopian Public Association. • Computer training at HONEY computer tarining center ,Harar • Training project cycle management at Ethiopian science Acadamy
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Lecturer at Debre Tabor University College of Health Sciences for 5, years • Assistant professor at Debre Tabor University College of Health Sciences for 3, years
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION
Current • Research and community service coordinator of the college of Health sciences at Debre Tabor University
RESEARCH INTEREST
Nutrition Public Health
Publications
Hiwot Yisak , Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Getachew Arage, Agimasie Tigabu, Denekew Tenaw Anley Amien Ewunetei,Melkalem Mamuye, Undernutrition and associated factors among older adults in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis, BMJ Open, 2023, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/367402654_Undernutrition_and_associated_factors_among_older_adults_in_Ethiopia_systematic_review_and_meta-analysis?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ
Hiwot Yisak, Birhanie Ambaw, Emaway Belay , Tsion Desalegn, Adanech Getie ,Meswat Asrat, Asrate Guangul,Tigist Seid, Edget Zewde, Mengesha Assefa Ahunie ,Amien Ewunetei, Knowledge, attitude, acceptance, and practice of COVID-19 vaccination and associated factors complemented with constructs of health belief model among the general public in South Gondar, Ethiopia: A community-based study, Frontiers in Public Health,2022, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365492280_Knowledge_attitude_acceptance_and_practice_of_COVID-19_vaccination_and_associated_factors_complemented_with_constructs_of_health_belief_model_among_the_general_public_in_South_Gondar_Ethiopia_A_commun?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ Hiwot Yisak, Debaka Belete, Yeserk Mahtsentu, Helicobacter pylori infection and related factors among pregnant women at Debre Tabor General Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021: Anemia highly related with H. pylori,Sage women’s health, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360018863_Helicobacter_pylori_infection_and_related_factors_among_pregnant_women_at_Debre_Tabor_General_Hospital_Northwest_Ethiopia_2021_Anemia_highly_related_with_H_pylori?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ Hiwot Yisak ,Ismael Maru ,Misganaw Abie,Getachew Arage,Amien Ewunetei,Melkalem Mamuye,Fentaw Teshome Dagnaw, Determinants of undernutrition among older adults in South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia: A community-based study, BMJ Open 2022, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357755259_Determinants_of_undernutrition_among_older_adults_in_South_Gondar_Zone_Ethiopia_a_community- based_study?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ Hiwot Yisak,Amien Ewunetei .Postnatal mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices about newborn care at Debre Tabor Hospital, Ethiopia, 2019, PAMJ - One Health,2022, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/358431156_Postnatal_mothers'_knowledge_attitudes_and_practices_about_newborn_care_at_Debre_Tabor_Hospital_Ethiopia_2019?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ Hiwot Yisak Melaku Tadege Engidaw Birhanie Ambaw Amien Ewunetei, Prevalence and Determinants of Stunting, Wasting, and Underweight Among School-Age Children Aged 6–12 Years in South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia, Pediatric Health Medicine and Therapeutics,2021, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348607924_Prevalence_and_Determinants_of_Stunting_Wasting_and_Underweight_Among_School-Age_Children_Aged_6-12_Years_in_South_Gondar_Zone_Ethiopia?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ Hiwot Yisak Amien Ewunetei Belayneh Kefale Melkalem Mamuye Fentaw Teshome Dagnaw Birhanie Ambaw Getachew Yideg Yitbarek, Effects of Vitamin D on COVID-19 Infection and Prognosis: A Systematic Review, Risk Management and Healthcare Policy 2021, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348296172_Effects_of_Vitamin_D_on_COVID-19_Infection_and_Prognosis_A_Systematic_Review?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ Hiwot Yisak, Rishah Elmneh ,Wubet Taklual ,Amien Ewunetei ,Belayneh Kefale ,Prevalence and Associated Factors of Clinical Vitamin A Deficiency Among Pre-School Children 1-5 Years of Age in Rural Kebeles in Farta District, South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia: A Mixed Methods Study, Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare ,2020, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344771580_Prevalence_and_Associated_Factors_of_Clinical_Vitamin_A_Deficiency_Among_Pre-School_Children_1-5_Years_of_Age_in_Rural_Kebeles_in_Farta_District_South_Gondar_Zone_Ethiopia_A_Mixed_Methods_Study?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ Hiwot Yisak , Birhanie Ambaw,Zebader Walle, Banchiayehu Alebachew, Amien Ewunetei, Minimum Acceptable Diet and Associated Factors Among HIV-Exposed Children Aged 6–24 Months in Debre Tabor Town, Ethiopia, HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care,2020, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/346433964_Minimum_Acceptable_Diet_and_Associated_Factors_Among_HIV-Exposed_Children_Aged_6-24_Months_in_Debre_Tabor_Town_Ethiopia?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ Hiwot Yisak, Tesfaye Gobena, Firehiwot Mesfin, Prevalence and risk factors for under nutrition among children under five at Haramaya district, Eastern Ethiopia, BMC Pediatrics 2015, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/287212177_Prevalence_and_risk_factors_for_under_nutrition_among_children_under_five_at_Haramaya_district_Eastern_Ethiopia?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ Fentaw Teshome , Melkalem Mamuye , Aytenew Adamu , Tinsaea Ashagrie , Abdelah Alifnur MohammedI , Hiwot Yisak Dawid , Mulu Tiruneh , Biruk Demissie , Getaneh Atikilt Yemata , Getachew Yideg Yitbarek , Yikeber Abebaw , Habtamu Shimels Hailemeskel, Community-based health insurance, healthcare service utilization and associated factors in South Gondar Zone Northwest, Ethiopia, 2021: A comparative cross-sectional study, PLOS ONE,2021, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361781053_Community-based_health_insurance_healthcare_service_utilization_and_associated_factors_in_South_Gondar_Zone_Northwest_Ethiopia_2021_A_comparative_cross-sectional_study?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ Destaw Bayable Yemer Minwuyelet Andualem Desta ,Melaku Bayu, Getachew Degie Wondim Hiwot Yisak , Nardos Wonago Kululo, Social Media Platforms to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic in Ethiopia, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International,2021, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354166576_Social_Media_Platforms_to_Combat_COVID-19_Pandemic_in_Ethiopia?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ Melkalem Mamuye Azanaw , Alemayehu Digssie Gebremariam , Fentaw Teshome Dagnaw , Hiwot Yisak , Getaneh Atikilt1 Binyam Minuye , Melaku Tadege Engidaw , Desalegn Tesfa , Edgeit Abebe Zewde , Sofonyas Abebaw Tiruneh , Factors Associated with Numbers of Antenatal Care Visits in Rural Ethiopia, Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, ,2021 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352288078_Factors_Associated_with_Numbers_of_Antenatal_Care_Visits_in_Rural_Ethiopia?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ Basazinew Chekol ,Hiwot Yisak, Agazhe Aemro, Magnitude and causes of cancelation for elective surgical procedures in Debre Tabor General hospital: A cross-sectional study, SAGE Open Medicine,2021, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350129750_Magnitude_and_causes_of_cancelation_for_elective_surgical_procedures_in_Debre_Tabor_General_hospital_A_cross-sectional_study?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ Amien Ewunetei ,Hiwot Yisak,Belayneh Kefale, Household Level Drug Utilization and Associated Factors in South Gondar Zone, North Western Ethiopia ,Drug Healthcare and Patient Safety,2021, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349325216_Household_Level_Drug_Utilization_and_Associated_Factors_in_South_Gondar_Zone_North_Western_Ethiopia?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQPresentations
• Presented a tuberculosis research finding on 10th TB research organized by Ministry of health • Present a scientific paper on 26th annual Ethiopian public association conference • Present a scientific paper on 27th annual Ethiopian public association conference
Award/Patent
• Awarded for best performance on 2021, HAERT convention,Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
Journals Reviewed
• Acadamic Editor of PLOS One Journal • BMC Public Health-1 • Science Progress (sage publishing)- 4 • INQUIRY( sage publishing) -1 • Child care in practice (For Taylor & Francis)-1 • Asian journal of advance in medical science -1 • BMJ case report -2 • Journal of Muti-disciplinary Health Care(Dove press)-2 • International Journal of Wome’s Health-1 • Journal of pain Research—1 • BMC Nutrition-1
COMMUNITY SERVICES
A community service project entitled as “Training on alcohol based hand sanitizers for University students at KimirDingay and surrounding areas, South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia” from 30/05/2020 – 01/06/2020 A community service project entitled as“Training on first aid techniques for school teachers in FartaWoreda, South Gondar zone, Ethiopia” in 2010 E.C A Voluntary community service project entitled as “provision of health promotion and disease prevention targeting COVID -19 for selected three kebeles in FartaWoreda Menstrual Hygiene Management in Secondary and Preparatory Schools of Farta district, South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia in 2022 Training on Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) service for Health extension Workers (HEWs) and Health Information Dissemination of child g rowth for mothers in Farta Woreda Training on formula and animal milk feeding for lactating women working in governmental institutions in Debre Tabor town, South Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia
COURSES TEACHING
• Public Health Nutrition • Human Nutrition
Other Skills
Basic MS Office Applications, Endnote, WHO-Anthro,WHO Anthro plus,SPSS,ENA SMART.
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Active member in Debre Tabor University Teachers Association Active member of Ethiopian public health association