Journal of Microbiome and Gut Health

Dr. Molla Getie Mehari is a lecturer, researcher, and departmental head at Injibara University, Ethiopia. He serves as Head of the Medical Laboratory Science Department and coordinator of research, curriculum revision, and community engagement activities. His teaching and laboratory duties include microbiological culture techniques and molecular diagnostics such as PCR testing. He has previously served in leadership and academic roles at Samara University and contributed to scientific publications, research supervision, and academic development.

• Medical Microbiology
• Bacterial antimicrobial resistance
• Extended spectrum ?-lactamase-producing bacteria
• Infectious disease epidemiology
• Systematic reviews and meta-analysis

• Principal Investigator of multiple microbiology-based research projects

• Laboratory establishment and coordination

• Manuscript review for reputed journals

• Curriculum revision and development

• Data collection and field supervision activities

• Community health service delivery

• External examiner for Ethiopian medical institutions

1. Getie, M., Gebre-Selassie, S., Getu, Y., Birara, S., Tiruneh, C., Abebaw, A., Akelew, Y., Abeje, G. and Enkobahry, A., 2023. Bacterial profile and extended spectrum beta lactamase screening of urinary tract infection among asymptomatic and symptomatic pregnant women attending antenatal care in ALERT Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. SAGE Open Medicine, 11, p.20503121231197587.
2. Mehari, M.G., Yeshiwas, A.G., Esubalew, D., Azmeraw, Y., Delie, A.M., Limenh, L.W., Worku, N.K., Hailu, M., Melese, M., Abie, A. and Dagnaw, T.E., 2025. Dominance of antimicrobial resistance bacteria and risk factors of bacteriuria infection among pregnant women in East Africa: implications for public health. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 44(1), p.98.
3. Mehari, M.G. and Molla, M., 2025. Bacterial Profile and Drug Resistance Patterns among Pregnant Women with Bacteriuria in East Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis. Archives of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 6(2), pp.66-81.
4. Moloro, A.H., Seid, A.A., Mehari, M.G., Shibeshi, A.H. and Kase, B.F., 2025. Does regular Khat (Catha edulis) chewing in adults increase the risk of hypertension compared to non-use? A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 25(1), p.755.
5. Abeje, G., Berhan, A., Assefa, A., Almaw, A., Wondmagegn, M., Erkihun, M., Tegegne, D., Sharew, B., Kiros, T., Tegegne, G. and Getie, M., 2025. Prevalence of Intestinal Parasite Infection and Their Associated Factors Among University Students and University Food Handlers in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. Journal of Parasitology Research, 2025(1), p.9522730.
6. Melese, M., Delie, A.M., Limenh, L.W., Worku, N.K., Fenta, E.T., Hailu, M., Abie, A., Mehari, M.G., Eseyneh, T., Esubalew, D. and Seid, M.A., 2025. Screening for symptoms of depression, anxiety and associated factors among leprosy patients at referral hospitals in the Amhara region, Ethiopia. BMC psychiatry, 25(1), p.849.
7. Yeshiwas, A.G., Tsega, T.D., Yenew, C., Delie, A.M., Aynalem, Z.B., Tenaw Anley, D., Temesgen, A., Mehari, M.G., Ejigu, A.G. and Melkie Bayeh, G., 2025. Factors Influencing Mpox Vaccines Acceptance Among Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. SAGE Open, 15(3), p.21582440251368747.
8. Hasen, A.A., Seid, A.A., Asgedom, D.K., Hussen, N.M., Shibeshi, A.H., Anbesu, E.W., Moloro, A.H., Mehari, M.G., Kase, B.F., Asebe, H.A. and Arge, K.G., 2025. Magnitude and level of association between poor sleep quality and common mental disorders among reproductive age women in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC psychiatry, 25(1), p.840.
9. Kase, B.F., Asebe, H.A., Anbesu, E.W., Asgedom, D.K., Seid, A.A., Moloro, A.H., Hasen, A.A., Hussen, N.M., Mehari, M.G., Arge, K.G. and Shibeshi, A.H., 2025. Health service utilization and associated factors among fee waiver beneficiaries in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis. PloS one, 20(6), p.e0326131.
10. Limenh, L.W., Worku, N.K., Melese, M., Mengesha, A.K., Bizuneh, G.K., Fenta, E.T., Hailu, M., Abie, A., Mehari, M.G., Dagnaw, T.E. and Delie, A.M., 2025. Pharmacy compounding services: A qualitative exploration of operational management and professional relationships in community pharmacies in Bahir Dar town. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 17(9), p.102406.
11. Abie, A., Getie Mehari, M., Eseyneh Dagnew, T., Mebrat Delie, A., Melese, M., Workie Limenh, L., Kassie Worku, N., Talie Fenta, E., Esubalew, D. and Hailu, M., 2025. Obstetric admission and maternal mortality in the intensive care unit in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Plos one, 20(4), p.e0320254.
12. Asmare, Z., Tamrat, E., Erkihun, M., Endalamaw, K., Alelign, D., Getie, M., Sisay, A., Gashaw, Y. and Reta, M.A., 2025. Antimicrobial resistance pattern of Acinetobacter baumannii clinical isolate in Ethiopia. A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Infectious Diseases, 25(1), p.518.
13. Akele, M.A., Dagnaw, T.E., Mehari, M.G., Delie, A.M., W/tsadik, D.S., Mekonnen, M.S., Tegegn, T.A., Mihretie, D.B. and Alem, K.G., 2025. Prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors among children with congenital heart disease in Africa: a systemic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Translational Medicine, 23(1), p.384.
14. Delie, A.M., Fenta, E.T., Mehari, M.G., Berihun, S. and Tiruneh, M.G., 2025. Magnitude of Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Utilization Among Youths and Adolescents Living With Disability in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. Health Science Reports, 8(3), p.e70573.
15. Hailu M, Abie A, Mehari MG,Dagnaw TE, Worku NK, Esubalew D, et al.Magnitude of safe menstrual hygiene managementpractice and its associated factors among adolescents’girls in secondary and preparatory schools in DireDawa city, Eastern Ethiopia, 2023. Int J Sci Rep2025;11(3):98-107
16. (PDF) Magnitude of safe menstrual hygiene management practice and its associated factors among adolescents’ girls in secondary and preparatory schools in Dire Dawa city, Eastern Ethiopia, 2023. Available from:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/389218704_Magnitude_of_safe_menstrual_hygiene_management_practice_and_its_associated_factors_among_adolescents'_girls_in_secondary_and_preparatory_schools_in_Dire_Dawa_city_Eastern_Ethiopia_2023 [accessed Nov 18 2025].
17. Yeshiwas, A.G., Tsega, T.D., Denku, C.Y., Jember, M.N., Aynalem, Z.B., Ayalew, M.D., Wondimu, A.T., Alemu, A.S., Tessema, M.T., Mehari, M.G. and Berihun, S., 2025. Mpox vaccine acceptance and its predictors among people who have risky sexual practices: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 21(1), p.2461806.
18. Kase, B.F., Shibeshi, A.H., Seid, A.A., Mehari, M.G. and Moloro, A.H., 2025. Beneficiaries’ satisfaction with health insurance and associated factors in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ open, 15(2), p.e089029.
19. Abebaw, D., Akelew, Y., Adugna, A., Teffera, Z.H., Belew, H., Selabat, B., Getie, M., Mulu, A.T. and Atnaf, A., 2024. Recent updates of interferon-derived myxovirus resistance protein A as a biomarker for acute viral infection. European Journal of Medical Research, 29(1), p.612.
20. Shibeshi, A.H., Kase, B.F., Moloro, A.H., Mehari, M.G. and Seid, A.A., 2024. Prevalence and associated factors of depression among refugees in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC psychiatry, 24(1), p.924.
21. Temesgen, L.M., Alamirew, T.S., Endalew, S.M., Melake, B.A., Regassa, W.D., Tolera, S.T. and Mehari, M.G., 2024. Microbiological indoor air quality and associated factors in private clinics of Harar Town, Eastern Ethiopia. Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine, 19(1), p.969.
22. Tegegn, G., Gnanasekaren, N., Gadisa, E., Getie, M., Molla, A., Meharie, T., Debash, H., Berhan, A., Almaw, A., Hussien, A. and Abeje, G., 2024. Comparative assessment of microscopy, malaria rapid diagnostic test and polymerase chain reaction as malaria diagnostic tools in Adama Woreda, East shoa zone of Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Infectious Diseases, 24(1), p.1363.
23. Erkihun, M., Assefa, A., Legese, B., Almaw, A., Berhan, A., Getie, B., Kiros, T., Fentie, A., Damtie, S., Eyayu, T. and Malkamu, B., 2024. Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Bacterial Isolates from Clinical Specimens at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia: Retrospective Study. Bacteria, 3(4), pp.405-421.
24. Hailu, M., Abie, A., Mehari, M.G., Dagnaw, T.E., Worku, N.K., Esubalew, D., Limenh, L.W., Delie, A.M., Melese, M. and Fenta, E.T., 2024. Magnitude of academic performance and its associated factors among health science students at Eastern Ethiopia University's 2022. BMC Medical Education, 24(1), p.1288.
25. Abebaw, N., Haile, B., Workie, A., Mebratu, W. and Getie, M., 2024. Quality of family planning counseling and associated factors among reproductive age women who are current contraceptive users at Dessie town health facilities east Amhara, 2023. BMC Health Services Research, 24(1), p.1345.
26. Esubalew, D., Delie, A.M., Limenh, L.W., Worku, N.K., Fenta, E.T., Hailu, M., Abie, A., Mehari, M.G., Dagnaw, T.E. and Melese, M., 2024. Poor sleep quality among bedtime smartphone user medical students in Ethiopia, 2024. Sleep Medicine: X, 8, p.100134.
27. Delie, A.M., Melese, M., Limenh, L.W., Esubalew, D., Worku, N.K., Fenta, E.T., Hailu, M., Abie, A., Mehari, M.G. and Dagnaw, T.E., 2024. Magnitude and predictors of obstetric complications during delivery among postpartum women in Ethiopia: evidence from PMA Ethiopia longitudinal survey. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 24(1), p.703.
28. Menberu, T., Amera, T.G., Addisu, A. and Getie, M., 2024. Magnitude of anemia and associated factors among HIV infected children on antiretroviral therapy in Awi zone health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia, 2023. BMC Infectious Diseases, 24(1), p.1207.
29. Limenh, L.W., Worku, N.K., Melese, M., Esubalew, D., Fenta, E.T., Hailu, M., Abie, A., Mehari, M.G., Dagnaw, T.E. and Delie, A.M., 2024. Effectiveness, safety, and preference of transdermal insulin compared to subcutaneous insulin in the treatment of diabetes patients: a systematic review of clinical trials. Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome, 16(1), p.197.
30. Delie, A.M., Melese, M., Limenh, L.W., Esubalew, D., Worku, N.K., Fenta, E.T., Hailu, M., Abie, A., Mehari, M.G. and Dagnaw, T.E., 2024. Prevalence and associated factors of head lice infestation among primary school children in low-and middle-income countries: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Public Health, 24(1), p.2181.
31. Melese, M., Mengistie, B.A., Delie, A.M., Limenh, L.W., Worku, N.K., Fenta, E.T., Hailu, M., Abie, A., Mehari, M.G., Eseyneh, T. and Esubalew, D., 2024. Poor sleep quality and its associated factors among HIV/ADIS patients living in sub-Saharan African countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific Reports, 14(1), p.16955.
32. Assefa, A., Getie, M., Getie, B., Yazie, T.S. and Enkobahry, A., 2024. Molecular epidemiology of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Ethiopia: a review article. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 122, p.105618.
33. Tsega, T.D., Kebede, A.M., Dessie, T.M., Adane, B., Yalew, M., Ahmed, A.F., Mehari, M.G., Bayeh, G.M., Yeshiwas, A.G., Yizengaw, M.A. and Alene, T., 2024. COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and its association with knowledge and attitude among patients with chronic diseases in Ethiopia. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 20(1), p.2350815.
34. Assefa, A., Damtie, D., Abeje, G., Almaw, A., Berhan, A., Debsh, H. and Getie, M., 2024. Efficacy of 400 mg albendazole against soil‐transmitted helminthes among Salgy Primary School Children, Dembia district, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020.“Uncontrolled experimental study”. Health Science Reports, 7(4), p.e2041.
35. Tsega, T.D., Bayeh, G.M., Alemu, K.D., Asrade, A.A., Kebede, A.M., Alene, T., Aynalem, Z.B., Adane, B., Yalew, M., Mehari, M.G. and Yeshiwas, A.G., 2024. The effect of parity on time to initiate complementary feeding among mother-infant pairs in Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia. Italian Journal of Pediatrics, 50(1), p.49.