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IntroductionPrior primary studies have examined the prevalence and factors associated with glycaemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, but studies with evidence-based synthesis of the primary data remained unknown. Hence, we aimed to determine the prevalence of poor glycemic control and identify determinants of poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes in Ethiopia.MethodsWe performed searches in the online databases of PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Science Direct, and the Cochrane Library. Microsoft Excel was used to extract data, and STATA statistical software (v. 16) was used for analysis. Publication bias was explored by forest plots, Begg’s rank test, and Egger’s regression test. To check for heterogeneity, I2 was computed. Subgroup analysis was conducted based on region and publication year. In addition, the pooled odds ratio for associated factors was calculated.ResultsOut of 1,045 studies assessed, 23 studies were included fulfilling our inclusion criteria. In all, 6,643 individuals were enrolled in the study. It was estimated that 61.11% of type 2 diabetes patients had poor glycemic control (95% CI, 57.14–65.19). The subgroup analysis by study region and publication year revealed that the highest prevalence was observed in the Addis Ababa region (68.57%) and studies published before 2019 (61.76%), respectively. Poor glycemic control was associated with older age > 50 years (AOR = 2.12; 95% CI: 1.27–2.97), not attending formal education (AOR = 3.60; 95% CI: 2.75, 4.46), having diabetes for longer duration (10 years; AOR = 2.57; 95% CI: 1.65–3.49), having comorbidity (AOR = 2.43; 95% CI: 2.05–2.80), and low adherence to diabetes management (AOR = 3.67; 95% CI: 2.41–4.92).ConclusionOur findings indicate a high prevalence of poor glycemic control among people with type 2 diabetes in Ethiopia. Being older, not attending formal education, having a longer duration of diabetes, having comorbidity, and having low adherence to diabetes management were all associated. Therefore, we recommend health organizations implement measures to monitor and control patients’ blood glucose levels. Patient education and training of healthcare professionals could serve as a short-term strategy to achieve adequate glycemic control.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO, identifier CRD42022349792, https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022349792.

IntroductionUndernutrition is a major health concern in many developing countries, and is one of the main health problems affecting children in Ethiopia. Although many children experience multiple relapses following the management of severe acute malnutrition, it is scarcely studied in Ethiopia.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Dessie, Kombolcha, and Haik towns among 6-59-month-old children enrolled and discharged from community-based acute malnutrition management (CMAM). The total sample size was 318 children, and data were collected from April 15, 2021, to May 14, 2021. The data were entered into EPI data version 4.4.1 before being exported and analyzed with SPSS version 25 software. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed, and a 95% confidence interval and p-value