Staff Profile

About

Mrs.Zebader Walle is an assistant professor of Health Service Management at the Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia. She received her MPH degree in Health Service Management from Jimma University, in 2018; her Bsc degree in Public Health Officer from the Jigjiga University, Ethiopia in 2015. Mrs. Zebader has joined the Debre Tabor University in 2015 through FMOH assignment . Alongside her academic duties, currently, she is a coordinator of Health Science Educational Development Center. She has been engaged in several research projects and pro bono community services activities and produced scientific publications in peer reviewed journals. Her research interest includes Public Health(health economics, health Service utilization, health service administration, maternal and child health) and infection prevention (infectious diseases).

Training

• Induction trainingonInnovativeCurriculum,Pedagogy, Active learning, and Technology assisted teaching learningfromDebreTaborUniversity, Ethiopia. • Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Programme organized by Ethiopian Center for Evidence Based Healthcare Center with Jimma University and the Joanna Briggs Institute • Training on Problem based learning organized by Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia. • training on Data management and Software application organized by Jimma University. • Training on gender based responsive pedagogy organized by DTU, Collage of Health Science, CPD center in collaboration with Health Work Improvement Project/Jhpigo • Training on Excellence in Peer Review organized by Taylor & Francis Reviewer Training Network • one day training workshop on Cross-discipline Platforms: Scopus, Science direct and Mendeley organized by MathTech Thinking Foundation, INDIA • Training on instructional design organized by USAID and JHPIGO • Training on E-learning course design and development organized by USAID and JHPIGO • Training on Overview of EDHS Data, Extraction, and Analysis (Multiple logistic regression, Multilevel analysis, and generalized estimating equation (GEE)) using Stata software organized by Collage of Health Science of Debre Tabor University

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Since Feb/2021 Assistant Professor in Public Health,Debre Tabor University • Jun/2017-Jan/2021 Lecturer in Public Health,Debre Tabor University • Nov/2014-Oct/2015 Assistant Lecturer in Public Health,Debre Tabor University • Oct/2012-Oct/2014 Clinician at Primary Health Center,Addis Zemen,Northwest Ethiopia

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION

Current • Acting Coordinator of Health Science Educational Development Center, Debre Tabor University, since July 2023–Present

RESEARCH INTEREST

• Public Health(health economics, health Service utilization, health service administration, maternal and child health) and • infection prevention (infectious diseases)

Publications

1. Zebader Walle, Gete Berihun, Aweke Keleb, Daniel Teshome, Laykun Berhanu, COVID-19 Prevention Practices and Determinant Factors among Healthcare Professionals Working in Hospitals of South Gondar Zone, Northwestern Ethiopia; Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Care, Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare ,(2021) doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S325127

2. Zebader Walle Belete, Gete Berihun, Awoke Keleb, Aychew Ademas, Leykun Berhanu, Masresha Abebe, et al; Knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices towards COVID-19 and associated factors among adult hospital visitors in South Gondar Zone Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia. PLoS One; (2021) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0250145

3. Berihun G, Adane M, Walle Z, Abebe M,Alemnew Y, Natnael T, et al. Access to and challenges in water, sanitation, and hygiene in healthcare facilities during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia: A mixed-methods evaluation. PLoS ONE (2022) 17(5): e0268272 doi: . https://doiorg/10.1371/journal.pone.0268272

4. Alelgn Feleke, Metadel Adane, Asha embrandiri, Gete Berihun, Zebader Walle, Aweke Keleb, Helmut Kloos; Knowledge, Attitudes, and Misconceptions about COVID-19 Prevention Practices among High and Preparatory School Students in Dessie City, Ethiopia; Journal of Multidisciplinary Health care; Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare (2022) DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S325636

5. Gete Berihun, Zebader Walle, Daniel Teshome, Leykun Berhanu, Masresha Abebe, AyechewAdemas, et al; Knowledge, Attitude, and Preventive Practices Towards COVID-19 Among Students of Ethiopian Higher Education Institutions; Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Care; (2021) https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S322495

6. Atsedemariam Andualem, …, Zebader Walle, Lake Kumlachew, Abrham Teym, Metadel Adane; (2022) COVID-19 infection prevention practices among a sample of food handlers of food and drink establishments in Ethiopia; PLoS One; (2022) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0259851

7. Dereje Worku, Daniel Teshome, Chalachew Tiruneh, Alemtsehay Teshome, Gete Berihun, Leykun Berhanu, Zebader Walle; Antenatal care dropout and associated factors among mothers delivering in public health facilities of Dire Dawa Town, Eastern Ethiopia. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth; BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2021) DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04107-7

8. Gete Berihun, Zebader Walle, Leykun Berhanu, Daniel Teshome; Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine and Determinant Factors among Patients with Chronic Disease Visiting Dessie Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northeastern Ethiopia; Patient Preference and Adherance; (2021) DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S324564

9. Leykun Berhanu, Gete Berihun, Zebader Walle, Daniel Teshome, Adinew Gizeyatu, Masresha Abebe, et al; COVID-19(; prevention practices and associated factors among Farmers in Peri-Urban areas of Northeastern Ethiopia; Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare; 2021) DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S321456

10. 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) DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.2147/HIV.S274764

11. Getaneh Atikilt Yemata, Aragaw Tesfaw, Gashaw Mihret, Mulu Tiruneh, Zebader Walle, Eshetie Molla, et al; Survival Time to COVID-19 Severity and Its Predictors in South Gondar Zone, North-West Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study; Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare; (2022) DOI: 10.2147/JMDH.S361061

12. Daniel Teshome, Chalachew Tiruneh, Leykun Berhanu, Gete Berihun, Zebader Walle (2021); Developmental Toxicity of Ethanolic Extracts of Leaves of Achyranthes aspera, Amaranthaceae in Rat Embryos and Fetuses; Journal of Experimental Pharmacology; (2021) DOI: 10.2147/JEP.S312649

13. Gete Berihun, Masresha Abebe, Seada Hassen, Adinew Gizeyatu, Leykun Berhanu, Daniel Teshome, Zebader Walle, Belay Desye, Birhanu Sewunet and Awoke Keleb Drinking water contamination potential and associated factors among households with under five children in rural areas of Dessie Zuria District, Northeast Ethiopia; Frontiers in Public Health; (2023) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1199314

14. Leykun Berhanu, Masresha Abebe, Adinew Gizeyatu, Gete Berihun, Daniel Teshome and Zebader Walle; Evaluation of the effect of Wastewater irrigation on the Microbiological Quality of vegitables in Northeast Ethiopia:Implication for food born infection and intoxications; Sage Environmental Health insights (2022) DOI: 10.1177/11786302221127856

15. Gete Berihun , Zebader Walle , Daniel Teshome , Leykun Berhanu, Mohammed Derso; COVID-19 Vaccine acceptance and associated factors among college students in Dessie City,Northeastern Ethiopia. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare; (2022) DOI: 10.2147/JMDH.S381151

16. Aragaw Tesfaw, Mulu Tiruneh, Melkalem Mamuye, Zebader Walle,Wondossen Teshager, Fentaw Teshome, et al; Magnitude and determinants of improved household latrine utilization in Ethiopia: Multilevel analysis of the mini Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey (EDHS) 2019; Plos One (2023) Doi: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289427

Award/Patent

• Principal investigator Community service project on Provision of Training on prevention of Occupational Health hazards for small scale Industry Workers of Garage & Wood Furniture’s in Mekane Eyesus Town, South Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia in 2020 • Co-investigator Menopausal symptoms, selected chronic non communicable disease, among middle age women in, Northwest Ethiopia, 2023 • Co-investigator Effect of Community Based Training Program on the health Literacy rate of the community in South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopiain 2020: using mixed study design

Journals Reviewed

• Journal of Neurological research (3)

COMMUNITY SERVICES

• Community service project on Provision of Training on prevention of Occupational Health hazards for small scale Industry Workers of Garage & Wood Furniture’s in Mekane Eyesus Town, South Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia in 2020 • Provision of health promotion and disease prevention activities targeting. COVID-19 in FartaWoreda, South Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia in 2021. • Training on Menstrual Hygiene Management in Secondary and Preparatory Schools of Farta district, South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia in 2022

COURSES TEACHING

• Health Service Management(Leadership, Management & Governance), • Monitoring & Evaluation • Health Data Quality & Information Use • Health Economics

SUPERVISION

Primary Supervisor (MPH) 1. Fekadie Kindie , Patient Centered Care And Its Associated Factors Among Outpatient Attendants In Public Hospitals Of South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia in 2023/2024 By Using Mixed Method 2. Bizuayehu Mulugeta Determinant of cervical cancer screening among HIV positive Women attending public Health facilities in Debre Tabor Regiopolitant Town and South Gondar Zone,Norhwest Ethiopia in 2023/2024 3. I have supervised many undergraduate students sinece 2018 (MD, Health informaics, Nursing, Midwifery, Medical laborstory and Anesthesia students) Secondary Supervisor(MPH) 1. Hiwot Girma, Solid waste management status and associated challenges in Debre Tabor regeopolitan city, nerthwest Ethipia, 2023:A Mixed method study

Other Skills

• Basic MS Office Applications, STATA, Epi data, Epi Info, SPSS,

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

• Member of Ethiopian lectures Association (2016)