Ethiopia
The dynamics of demographics and health of urban populations, such as in Addis Ababa, are continuously influenced by a range of biological, social, and environmental factors. With the aim to assess the demographic,epidemiological, socio-cultural, and economic impacts of non-communicable diseases; reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health, and COVID-19, we established COMBAT (Community-based Urban Cohort in Addis Ababa), the first community-based urban cohort in Ethiopia, with multidisciplinary experts. Through epidemiological and socioeconomic lenses, COMBAT, will help in longitudinally monitoring for NCDs, RMNCAH, and COVID-19. It is an open cohort conducted at the household (HH) level, with 4020 households randomly chosen from Addis Ababa's lowest administrative unit (Ketena) to serve as the cohort's foundation. Home visits will occur at six-month intervals to re-interview the households' economic situation, chronic non-communicable diseases, RMNCAH indicators, and any COVID-19 or new health issues that have emerged since the previous visit, and anthropometric and biophysical measurements (weight, height, hip and waist circumference, blood glucose, and blood pressure monitoring). Additionally, in-depth and key informant interviews with purposefully chosen household heads and other stakeholders will be undertaken to examine the socio-cultural determinants and economic implications of NCDs, RMNCAH, and COVID-19.
This cohort follows a population of approximately 4020 participants across Ethiopia. Detailed population coverage is to be confirmed with the custodian.
Research themes to be confirmed.
Lead institution(s): Addis Ababa University
Funder information to be confirmed.
Data-sharing information to be confirmed with the cohort custodian.
Cohort contact: available through the APCC Secretariat.
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No nested-cohort relationships recorded.
Custodian validation status: requires custodian validation
The following fields are to be confirmed by the cohort custodian:
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