BackgroundCoronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a viral-borne infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Aside from the morbidity and mortality effects, it leaves the majority of hypertensive patients untreated and vulnerable to uncontrolled hypertension.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to assess follow-up conditions of care and its associated factors among adult hypertensive patients during COVID-19 in public health facilities of West Arsi, Southeastern Ethiopia.MethodsA health facility-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 adult hypertensive patients in the West Arsi public health facilities from July 5 to August 6, 2021. A systematic random sampling technique was used to recruit the study participants. A pretested structured face-to-face interviewer and medical records were used to collect sociodemographic variables, basic clinical features, and follow-up data. The follow-up conditions of care were assessed using 12 items with “yes or no” questions. Then, based on the mean value of the items, the follow-up conditions of care were dichotomized into good and poor. As a result, the follow-up condition was good if the score was greater or equal to the mean, and poor unless otherwise. To investigate parameters related with follow-up conditions of care, bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used. A 95% confidence interval and a p-value of 0.05 were used to indicate a significant association.ResultsThe rate of poor follow-up conditions of care during COVID-19 was 29% (95% confidence interval: 24.9–33.4%), according to this study. Age ≥ 60 years (AOR = 3.55; 95% CI: 2.09–6.03), transportation problem (AOR = 2.43; 95% CI: 1.28–4.61), fear of COVID-19 (AOR = 3.34; 95% CI: 1.59–7.01), co-morbidity (AOR = 1.93; 95% CI: 1.14–3.26) and physical distancing (AOR = 2.43; 95% CI: 1.44–4.12) were significantly associated with poor follow-up conditions of care.ConclusionsIn our study, 29% of the participants had poor follow-up care conditions. When compared to WHO recommendations, the findings of this study may explain poor follow-up care conditions. To enhance patients' follow-up treatment, evidence-based target interventions should be designed and executed, taking into account individuals at high risks, such as those over the age of 60 and those with comorbidities, and identifying additional risk factors.

Background Internet addiction is a condition that affects cognitive function, which has a detrimental impact on students' academic performance and increases their risk of experiencing psychological crises including anxiety and sadness.Objectives Examining the prevalence of internet addiction and its contributing factors among regular undergraduate students at Jimma University in South West Ethiopia was the primary goal of this study.Methods An institutional-based cross-sectional study design using a multistage random sampling technique among 772 students was conducted. We collected the data using pretested and structured questionnaires with self-administered techniques. We measured internet addiction with the Young Internet Addiction Test (YIAT). Epi Data Manager version 4.6 was used to enter data, which was then exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Descriptive statistics, bivariable and multivariable logistic regression models were used to analyze possible confounders, and variables at p-value less than 0.05 were declared as independent predictors of internet addiction.Result The prevalence of internet addiction among Jimma University, regular undergraduate students was 53.6%, (95% Confidence Interval (CI); (49.99%, 57.15%). Being dissatisfied with major study (AOR: 4.827, 95% CI = 2.029–11.484) and having a cumulative grade point average of promoted grade report (AOR|): 2.119, 95% CI = 1.321–3.397 Using the internet for entertainment (AOR: 1.558, 95% CI = 1.113–2.180), using the internet for Face Book (AOR: 2.780, 95% CI = 1.471–5.253), using the internet for telegram (AOR: 2.197, 95% CI = 1.434–3.365), depression (AOR: 2.061, 95% CI = 1.463–2.903), social anxiety (AOR: 4.565, 95% CI = 1.254–16.610) and poor social support (AOR: 2.132, 95% CI = 1.358–3.346) had significant associations with internet addiction.Conclusion This study revealed a comparatively high frequency of internet addiction among Jimma University students. Internet dependance was found to be associated with promoted grade reports, poor satisfaction with major studies, using the internet for entertainment, Facebook and Telegram, depression, social anxiety, and poor social support. As a result, integrating the efforts of stakeholders, including the ministry of education and universities, on the identified factors and raising awareness among university students would be a beneficial step toward reducing this high prevalence.