Community perceptions and practices on hepatic veno-occlusive disease in Tigray, Ethiopia: An explorative study challenging the attribution to Ageratum conyzoides
Hepatic veno-occlusive disease (HVOD) is a significant public health issue in Ethiopia, which is exacerbated by misconceptions and systemic healthcare challenges. To address this, strengthening healthcare systems and community engagement through awareness campaigns are crucial. Integrating HVOD into the national public health emergency management programs with multi-sectoral collaboration could be essential for its effective management.
Authors
- Mekonnen Haileselassie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2107-3965)
- Afework Mulugeta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0707-4363)
- Hayelom Kahsay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0226-6745)
- Hagos Degefa Hidru (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2910-2433)
- Tsegay Hadgu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6689-0178)
- Mussie Alemayehu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0035-631X)
- Yemane Berhane Tesfau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9146-5940)
- Senait Tekeste Fekadu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8239-575X)
- Amanuel Haile (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7532-599X)
- Brhane Gebrekidan Ayele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4749-4629)
- Patrick Abok
- Samuel Gebresilassie Aregay
- Getachew Tollera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5575-8439)
- Ataklti Gebretsadik Woldegebriel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9957-3199)
- Hailay Gebretnsae (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5989-8810)
- Abreha Tesfaye Genzebu
- Geremew Tasew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2797-824X)
- Mesay Hailu
- Mulugeta Woldu Abrha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7990-8940)
- Ziada Abdelhadi Abdelwahab
- Fisseha Ashebir
- Feyisa Regessa
- Abiy Girmay Haddis
- Yimer Mulugeta Agga
- Mebrahtu Hafte
Institutions
- Adigrat University (ET)
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute (ET)
- Mekelle University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013621
- Primary Topic
- Plant Toxicity and Pharmacological Properties
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00