Assistant professor, Addis Ababa University College of health science school of nursing and midwifery department of nursing, Ethiopia
🎓 Assist. Prof. Dr. Aklil Hailu Beyene is a dedicated academic and healthcare professional at Addis Ababa University. With a rich background in adult health nursing, he actively contributes to education, research, and clinical mentoring, particularly in addressing critical public health issues in Ethiopia. Dr. Beyene’s work spans a variety of impactful research areas, making significant strides in the healthcare sector.
Profile
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Education 📚
Dr. Aklil Hailu Beyene holds a Master of Health Science in Adult Health Nursing and a Higher Diploma in Learning-Teaching in Higher Education from Addis Ababa University. He has also completed a Ph.D. course in Complex Interventions in Pediatric Healthcare from Lund University, further enhancing his expertise in healthcare education and research.
Experience 💼
Dr. Beyene has over nine years of experience as an assistant professor at Addis Ababa University, where he engages in teaching, community-based training, clinical mentoring, and research advisement. His professional journey also includes serving as the chief nursing director at Mekelle University and participating in an exchange program at Thomas More Health Care Campus in Belgium.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Beyene’s research interests encompass a broad range of public health topics, including tuberculosis predictors among HIV-positive children, nurse-patient communication barriers, rheumatic heart disease, diabetic foot ulcers, late diagnosis of breast cancer, and hepatitis B virus. His work is pivotal in addressing these health challenges in Ethiopia.
Awards 🏆
Dr. Beyene has been recognized for his significant contributions to public health research, earning him respect and acknowledgment within the academic community. His work, particularly in understanding and addressing critical health issues in Ethiopia, has been crucial in advancing healthcare practices in the region.
Publications 📖
“Self-Care Practices Among Adult Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Ethiopia” (2022), BMC Nursing, cited by 5 articles. link
“Assessment of Depression Prevalence and Its Determinants in Ethiopia” (2022), Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, cited by 3 articles. link
“Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Goal Achievement and Associated Factors Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Cross-sectional Study” (2023), International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, link
“Rheumatic Heart Disease Knowledge and Associated Factors Among Nurses Working in Cardiac Centers at Public and Private Hospitals of Addis Ababa: Cross-sectional Study” (2024), International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, link