To assess prevalence and associated factors of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among patients with severe mood disorders (SMDs).

An institution-based cross-sectional study.

Gedeo Zone Public Hospitals, Southern Ethiopia.

374 patients with SMDs were recruited using a systematic sampling technique.

The data were collected using an interview-administered questionnaire and medical chart review. The outcome variable was assessed using the ACEs questionnaire. Data were coded and entered into Epi Data 3.1 and analysed using SPSS V.26. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with ACEs. The presence of an association was examined using an adjusted OR (AOR) with a 95% CI. Variables with P-values less than 0.05 were considered a statistically significant association.

The overall prevalence of ACEs among patients with SMDs was 51.6% (95% CI 49.2 to 53.9), and the prevalence of ACEs among patients with severe bipolar disorders and depressive disorders was 14.7% with (95% CI 46.8 to 52.4) and 36.9% with (95% CI 46.7 to 55.8), respectively. Having low socioeconomic status (SES) (AOR=2.04 (95% CI 1.40 to 3.45), poor social support (AOR=2.43 (95% CI 1.74 to 4.17)), low resilient coping strategies (AOR=1.48 (95% CI 1.21 to 2.83)) and severity of depressive symptoms (AOR=3.82 (95% CI 2.89 to 6.00)) were significantly associated with ACEs.

This study reveals a high prevalence of ACEs among patients with SMDs, with more than half of the participants reporting at least one ACE. Low SES, low resilient coping strategies and poor social support were factors significantly associated with ACEs, and severe depressive symptoms were significantly associated with ACEs. Therefore, these findings underscore the importance of early screening and appropriate intervention for SMDs and ACEs, and providing more holistic mental healthcare for SMDs and ACEs, improving access to education and economic support, strengthening social support networks, enhancing resilience-building programmes and integrating routine ACEs assessments into mental health evaluations could potentially contribute to improved clinical outcomes and support long-term recovery.

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To assess how preoperative anaemia affects surgical outcomes in elderly patients within a resource-limited setting.

Prospective cohort study.

Two comprehensive specialised hospitals in Ethiopia.

Participants consisted of 224 patients aged 65 years and older who underwent surgery between 1 December 2024 and 29 March 2025.

Perioperative blood transfusions were the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes included intensive care unit (ICU) admission, risk of postoperative complications, prolonged hospitalisation, poor recovery quality and in-hospital mortality.

The anaemic group required transfusions of three or more units more frequently than the non-anaemic group (10.5% vs 2.6%; absolute risk difference 8.0%). Their perioperative transfusion rates were significantly higher (42.3% vs 18.4%; p

Preoperative anaemia significantly increases the risk of transfusion, poor recovery, ICU admission, prolonged hospitalisation and in-hospital mortality in older patients who underwent surgery. In resource-limited settings, improving perioperative outcomes should prioritise the early detection and treatment of anaemia.

Assess the magnitude of adverse pregnancy outcomes and associated factors among mothers who had operative vaginal delivery in Amhara Region Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals, 2024.

A cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 November 2024 to 20 February 2025.

Seven comprehensive specialised hospitals were included in the study.

The study was employed on 389 mothers who had operative vaginal delivery.

Systematic sampling was used. Data were collected via questionnaires, chart reviews and observation. Data were entered into Epi Data V.4.6 and analysed using V.25 statistical package of social sciences. Variables with p

Adverse pregnancy outcomes of operative vaginal delivery.

Adverse pregnancy outcomes of operative vaginal delivery were 42.2%. Among them, 46 (11.8%) had only maternal complications, 55 (14.1%) had only neonatal complications and 63 (16.2%) had both maternal and neonatal complications. Perineal tear 29 (7.5%) and episiotomy extension 31 (8%) were the most common maternal complications, while caput succedaneum 45 (11.6%) was the most neonatal complication. The most common indication of operative vaginal delivery was prolonged second stage 203 (52.2%). Vacuum-assisted delivery (AOR 0.53; 95% CI 0.29 to 0.96), two tractions (AOR 2.19; 95% CI 1.23 to 3.90), birth weight less than 2.5 kg (AOR 1.85; 95% CI 1.21 to 2.83) and mid fetal station (AOR 2.9; 95% CI 1.49 to 5.64) were significantly associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Adverse pregnancy outcomes following operative vaginal delivery were high. Type of instrumental vaginal delivery, number of tractions, fetal birth weight and fetal station were significantly increased risks. Therefore, operators should minimise traction attempts during operative vaginal delivery to reduce adverse outcomes.