Yemane Berhane Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Maternal and child health, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, Malaria
Department of Epidemiology, Addis Continental Institute of Public Health, Ethiopia
Yemane Berhane is a Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health and Director of Addis Continental Institute of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Yemane Berhane is a Founding Fellow of the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences. He has an illustrious career in teaching, research, and consulting for since 1992.
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Author(s): Ornella Rutagarama, Bizu Gelaye, Mahlet G Tadesse, Seblewengel Lemma, Yemane Berhane and Michelle A Williams
Background: The Berlin and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) are simple, validated, and widely used questionnaires designed to assess symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) a common but often unrecognized cause of morbidity and mortality.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 2,639 college students to examine the extent to which symptoms of OSAS are associated with the odds of common mental disorders (CMDs). The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) was used to evaluate the presence of CMDs w... view moreĀ»