Worku Chekol | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Worku Chekol | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Worku Chekol Teda, Health Science College, Ethiopia

Mr. Worku Chekol Teda is a dedicated lecturer and researcher at Teda Health Science College, Gondar, Ethiopia. Since 2015, he has been actively involved in delivering clinical and health-related courses to nursing students. In 2022, he took on the role of Research and Community Service Coordinator, contributing to academic and research initiatives. He also participated in the national STEPS survey on non-communicable diseases in Ethiopia in 2024.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2011–2014)
Institution: Aksum University, Ethiopia
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 3.81

Master of Medical Nursing (2019–2020)
Institution: University of Gondar, Ethiopia
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 4.00

Professional Profile:

Scopus Profile

Professional Experience:

Lecturer, Teda Health Science College, Gondar, Ethiopia (2015 – Present)

Research and Community Service Coordinator, Lecturer, and Researcher (2022 – Present)

Field Researcher, National STEPS Survey on Non-Communicable Diseases, Ethiopia (2024)

Top Notable Publications:

Use of eight or more antenatal care contacts and determinants among healthcare providers in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Zeleke, A.M., Gonete, Y.A., Tassew, W.C., Ferede, Y.A.

Journal: AJOG Global Reports

Year: 2025

Volume: 5(1)

Article ID: 100418

Knowledge of obstetric fistula and contributing factors among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Zeleke, A.M., Tassew, W.C., Takele, G.A., Gonete, Y.A., Ferede, Y.A.

Journal: AJOG Global Reports

Year: 2025

Volume: 5(1)

Article ID: 100426

Neonatal hypothermia and its determinants among neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Ferede, Y.A., Tassew, W.C., Zeleke, A.M.

Journal: Journal of Neonatal Nursing

Year: 2025

Volume: 31(1)

Pages: 152–159

Major electrolyte disorder and associated factors among patients with chronic disease in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Chekol Tassew, W., Ferede, Y.A., Zeleke, A.M.

Journal: BMC Nephrology

Year: 2024

Volume: 25(1)

Article ID: 435

Practice on hepatitis B virus infection prevention and associated factors in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Tassew, W.C., Ferede, Y.A., Zeleke, A.M., Woldie, S.S.

Journal: BMC Infectious Diseases

Year: 2024

Volume: 24(1)

Article ID: 869

Precancerous cervical lesion and associated factors among HIV-infected women in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Ferede, Y.A., Tassew, W.C., Zeleke, A.M.

Journal: BMC Cancer

Year: 2024

Volume: 24(1)

Article ID: 678

Metabolic syndrome among patients with cardiovascular disease in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Tassew, W.C., Woldie, S.S., Zeleke, A.M.

Journal: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

Year: 2024

Volume: 30

Article ID: 101817

Poor sleep quality and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Mengistie Zeleke, A., Chekol Tassew, W., Melkie Bayeh, G., Ayale Ferede, Y.

Journal: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

Year: 2024

Volume: 29

Article ID: 101755

Systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and associated factors of depression among hypertensive patients in Ethiopia

Authors: Tassew, W.C., Nigate, G.K., Assefa, G.W., Zeleke, A.M., Ferede, Y.A.

Journal: PLoS ONE

Year: 2024

Volume: 19(6)

Article ID: e0304043

A systematic review and meta-analysis of health-related quality of life among patients with cardiovascular diseases in Ethiopia

Authors: Tassew, W.C., Zeleke, A.M., Woldie, S.S., Ferede, Y.A.

Journal: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Year: 2024

Volume: 11

Article ID: 1419538

Conclusion:

Mr. Worku Chekol Teda is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive publication record, multidisciplinary expertise, and impactful contributions to public health research. With increased citation impact, leadership in independent research, and a focus on practical healthcare solutions, he could further solidify his position as a top researcher in his field.