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Hire Dr. Yalemzewod Assefa G.
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Epidemiologist & Biostatistician: Expertise in Data Management, Statistical Analysis, and Research Methodologies

Profile Summary
Subject Matter Expertise
Services
Writing Medical Writing
Research Meta-Research, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection
Consulting Healthcare Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting
Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Big Data Analytics, Data Cleaning, Data Processing, Data Insights
Work Experience

Senior Data Scientist

WA Department of Health, Perth, Australia

January 2024 - Present

Postdoctoral Research Officer

Telethon Kids Institute

May 2021 - Present

Biostatistician

UNSW Sydney

March 2020 - May 2021

Epidemiologist

Queensland Health

September 2019 - May 2020

Lecturer

University of Gondar

September 2013 - June 2016

Senior Environmental Health Officer

Ethiopia Ministry of Health

October 2006 - July 2011

Education

PhD - Epidemiology

The University of Queensland

July 2016 - June 2020

MPH (Epidemiology and Biostatistics)

University of Gondar

September 2012 - July 2013

Bachelor Science (Environmental Health)

Debub University

October 2003 - July 2006

Certifications
  • Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

    coursera

    January 2022 - Present

Publications
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Paulina A. Dzianach, Susan F. Rumisha, Jailos Lubinda, Adam Saddler, Mauricio van den Berg, Yalemzewod A. Gelaw, Joseph R. Harris, Annie J. Browne, Francesca Sanna, Jennifer A. Rozier, et al. (2023). Evaluating COVID-19-Related Disruptions to Effective Malaria Case Management in 2020–2021 and Its Potential Effects on Malaria Burden in Sub-Saharan Africa . Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease.
Yalemzewod Assefa Gelaw, Paulina Dzianach, Susan F. Rumisha, Jailos Lubinda, Adam Saddler, Mauricio van den Berg, Joseph R. Harris, Annie J. Browne, Francesca Sanna, Jennifer A. Rozier, et al. (2023). Evaluating COVID-19-Related Disruptions to Effective Malaria Case Management in 2020–2021 and Its Potential Effects on Malaria Burden in Sub-Saharan Africa . Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease.
Samir, N., Amarasena, L., Sealy, L., Hodgins, M., Gelaw, Y., Lingam, R., Zwi, K.(2022). Ethics and governance for a multi-site study in Australia: Navigating the snakes and ladders . Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 58. (1). p. 16-23.
Yalemzewod Assefa Gelaw, Heni Prasetyowati, Pandji Wibawa Dhewantara, Joni Hendri, Endang Puji Astuti, Harapan Harapan, Mara Ipa, Widyastuti Widyastuti, Dwi Oktavia Tatri Lestari Handayani, Ngabila Salama, et al. (2021). Geographical heterogeneity and socio-ecological risk profiles of dengue in Jakarta, Indonesia . Geospatial Health.
Alene KA, Gelaw YA, Fetene DM, Koye DN, Melaku YA, Gesesew H, Birhanu MM, Adane AA, Muluneh MD, Dachew BA, et al.(2021). COVID-19 in Ethiopia: a geospatial analysis of vulnerability to infection, case severity and death . BMJ open.
Gesesew HA, Koye DN, Fetene DM, Woldegiorgis M, Kinfu Y, Geleto AB, Melaku YA, Mohammed H, Alene KA, Awoke MA, et al.(2021). Risk factors for COVID-19 infection, disease severity and related deaths in Africa: a systematic review . BMJ open.
Gesesew, H.A., Koye, D.N., Fetene, D.M., Woldegiorgis, M., Kinfu, Y., Geleto, A.B., Melaku, Y.A., Mohammed, H., Alene, K.A., Awoke, M.A., et al.(2021). Risk factors for COVID-19 infection, disease severity and related deaths in Africa: A systematic review . BMJ Open. 11. (2).
Prasetyowati, H., Dhewantara, P.W., Hendri, J., Astuti, E.P., Gelaw, Y.A., Harapan, H., Ipa, M., Widyastuti, W., Handayani, D.O.T.L., Salama, N., et al.(2021). Geographical heterogeneity and socio-ecological risk profiles of dengue in jakarta, indonesia . Geospatial Health. 16. (1).
Tessema, G.A., Kinfu, Y., Dachew, B.A., Tesema, A.G., Assefa, Y., Alene, K.A., Aregay, A.F., Ayalew, M.B., Bezabhe, W.M., Bali, A.G., et al.(2021). The COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare systems in Africa: A scoping review of preparedness, impact and response . BMJ Global Health. 6. (12).
Alene, K.A., Gelaw, Y.A., Fetene, D.M., Koye, D.N., Melaku, Y.A., Gesesew, H., Birhanu, M.M., Adane, A.A., Muluneh, M.D., Dachew, B.A., et al.(2021). COVID-19 in Ethiopia: A geospatial analysis of vulnerability to infection, case severity and death . BMJ Open. 11. (2).
Gelaw YA, Assefa Y, Soares Magalhaes RJ, Demissie M, Tadele W, Dhewantara PW, Williams G(2020). TB and HIV Epidemiology and Collaborative Service: Evidence from Ethiopia, 2011-2015 . HIV/AIDS (Auckland, N.Z.).
Yalemzewod Assefa Gelaw, Yibeltal Assefa, Ricardo J Soares Magalhaes, Minilik Demissie, Wegayehu Tadele, Pandji Wibawa Dhewantara, Gail Williams (2020). <p>TB and HIV Epidemiology and Collaborative Service: Evidence from Ethiopia, 2011–2015</p> . HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care.
Kassa, G.M., Woldetsadik, A.T., Gelaw, Y.A., Alemayehu, T.T., Tsegaye, A.T., Tamirat, K.S., Akalu, T.Y.(2020). Predictors of mortality among multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients in central Ethiopia; a retrospective follow-up study . Epidemiology and Infection.
Gelaw, Y.A., Assefa, Y., Magalhaes, R.J.S., Demissie, M., Tadele, W., Dhewantara, P.W., Williams, G.(2020). Tb and hiv epidemiology and collaborative service: evidence from Ethiopia, 2011–2015 . HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care. 12. p. 839-847.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Kassa, Getahun Molla, Tadesse, Abilo, Alemayehu, Temesgen Tadesse, Tsegaye, Adino Tesfahun, Tamirat, Koku Sisay, Akalu, Temesgen Yihunie (2020). Predictors of mortality among multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients in central Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study . Epidemiology & Infection.
Yalemzewod Assefa Gelaw, Gail Williams, Yibeltal Assefa, Moges Asressie, Ricardo J Soares Magalh&#227;es (2019). Sociodemographic profiling of tuberculosis hotspots in Ethiopia, 2014–2017 . Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Yalemzewod Assefa Gelaw, Gail Williams, Ricardo J. Soares Magalh&#227;es, Charles F. Gilks, Yibeltal Assefa (2019). HIV Prevalence Among Tuberculosis Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis . AIDS and Behavior.
Yalemzewod Assefa Gelaw, Ricardo J. Soares Magalh&#227;es, Yibeltal Assefa, Gail Williams (2019). Spatial clustering and socio-demographic determinants of HIV infection in Ethiopia, 2015–2017 . International Journal of Infectious Diseases.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Assefa, Yibeltal, Hill, Peter S., Taye, Belaynew Wassie, Van Damme, Wim (2019). Community health extension program of Ethiopia, 2003-2018: successes and challenges toward universal coverage for primary healthcare services . Globalization and Health.
Assefa, Y., Woldeyohannes, S., Gelaw, Y. A., Hamada, Y., Getahun, H. (2019). Screening tools to exclude active pulmonary TB in high TB burden countries: systematic review and meta-analysis . The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Williams, Gail, Assefa, Yibeltal, Asressie, Moges, Magalhaes, Ricardo J. Soares (2019). Sociodemographic profiling of tuberculosis hotspots in Ethiopia, 2014-2017 . Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Gelaw, Y.A., Williams, G., Assefa, Y., Asressie, M., Soares Magalh&#227;es, R.J.(2019). Sociodemographic profiling of tuberculosis hotspots in Ethiopia, 2014-2017 . Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 113. (7). p. 379-391.
Assefa, Y., Woldeyohannes, S., Gelaw, Y.A., Hamada, Y., Getahun, H.(2019). Screening tools to exclude active pulmonary TB in high TB burden countries: Systematic review and meta-analysis . International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. 23. (6). p. 728-734.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Magalhaes, Ricardo J. Soares, Assefa, Yibeltal, Williams, Gail (2019). Spatial clustering and socio-demographic determinants of HIV infection in Ethiopia, 2015-2017 . International Journal of Infectious Diseases.
Gelaw, Y.A., Magalh&#227;es, R.J.S., Assefa, Y., Williams, G.(2019). Spatial clustering and socio-demographic determinants of HIV infection in Ethiopia, 2015–2017 . International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 82. p. 33-39.
Assefa, Y., Gelaw, Y.A., Hill, P.S., Taye, B.W., Van Damme, W.(2019). Community health extension program of Ethiopia, 2003-2018: Successes and challenges toward universal coverage for primary healthcare services . Globalization and Health. 15. (1).
Gelaw, Y. A., Magalhaes, R. J. S., Assefa, Y., Williams, G. (2019). DISTRICTS OF HIV CLUSTERING IN ETHIOPIA: 2015-2017 . Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Magalhaes, Ricardo J. Soares, Assefa, Yibeltal, Williams, Gail (2019). EPIDEMIOLOGY OF TUBERCULOSIS AND HIV COINFECTION AND ITS COLLABORATIVE SERVICES TOWARDS ENDING THE TB EPIDEMIC IN ETHIOPIA . The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Gelaw, Y., Yu, W., Magalha, R., Assefa, Y., Williams, G.(2019). Effect of temperature and altitude difference on tuberculosis notification: A systematic review . Journal of Global Infectious Diseases. 11. (2). p. 63-68.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Dagne, Samuel, Abebe, Zegeye, Wassie, Molla Mesele (2019). Factors associated with overweight and obesity among adults in northeast Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study . Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Yu, Weiwei, Magalhaes, Ricardo J. Soares, Assefa, Yibeltal, Williams, Gail (2019). Effect of Temperature and Altitude Difference on Tuberculosis Notification: A Systematic Review . Journal of Global Infectious Diseases.
Dagne, S., Gelaw, Y.A., Abebe, Z., Wassie, M.M.(2019). Factors associated with overweight and obesity among adults in northeast Ethiopia: A cross‑sectional study . Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy. 12. p. 391-399.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Williams, Gail, Magalhaes, Ricardo J. Soares, Gilks, Charles F., Assefa, Yibeltal (2019). HIV Prevalence Among Tuberculosis Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis . AIDS and Behavior.
Gelaw, Y.A., Williams, G., Soares Magalh&#227;es, R.J., Gilks, C.F., Assefa, Y.(2019). HIV Prevalence Among Tuberculosis Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis . AIDS and Behavior. 23. (6). p. 1561-1575.
Agonafir M, Assefa Y, Girmachew F, Jerene D(2018). Factors affectinsg the utilization of Xpert MTB/RIF assay among TB clinic health workers in Addis Ababa . Journal of clinical tuberculosis and other mycobacterial diseases.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Sisay, Malede Mequanent, Ayele, Tadesse Awoke, Tsegaye, Adino Tesfahun, Gelaye, Kassahun Alemu, Melak, Melkitu Fentie (2018). Incidence and risk factors of first-line antiretroviral treatment failure among human immunodeficiency virus-infected children in Amhara regional state, Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study . BMJ Open.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Dicker, Daniel, Nguyen, Grant, Abate, Degu, Abate, Lkidan Hassen, Abay, Solomon M., Abbafati, Cristiana, Abbasi, Nooshin, Abbastabar, Hcdayat, Abd-Allah, Foad, et al. (2018). Global, regional, and national age-sex-specific mortality and life expectancy, 1950-2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 . The Lancet.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Fullman, Nancy, Yearwood, Jamal, Abay, Solomon M., Abbafati, Cristiana, Abd-Allah, Foad, Abdela, Jemal, Abdelalim, Ahmed, Abebe, Zegeye, Abebo, Teshome Abuka, et al. (2018). Measuring performance on the Healthcare Access and Quality Index for 195 countries and territories and selected subnational locations: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 . The Lancet.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Yenit, Melaku Kindie, Yenit, Melaku Kindie, Shiferaw, Atsede Mazengia, Shiferaw, Atsede Mazengia (2018). Mothers' health service utilization and attitude were the main predictors of incomplete childhood vaccination in east-central Ethiopia: a case-control study . Archives of Public Health.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Murray, Christopher J. L., Callender, Charlton S. K. H., Kulikoff, Xie Rachel, Srinivasan, Vinay, Abate, Degu, Abate, Kalkidan Hassen, Abay, Solomon M., Abbasi, Nooshin, Abbastabar, Hedayat, et al. (2018). Population and fertility by age and sex for 195 countries and territories, 1950-2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 . The Lancet.
Agonafir, M., Assefa, Y., Girmachew, F., Jerene, D.(2018). Factors affectinsg the utilization of Xpert MTB/RIF assay among TB clinic health workers in Addis Ababa . Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases. 12. p. 48-53.
Fullman, N., Yearwood, J., Abay, S.M., Abbafati, C., Abd-Allah, F., Abdela, J., Abdelalim, A., Abebe, Z., Abebo, T.A., Aboyans, V., et al.(2018). Measuring performance on the Healthcare Access and Quality Index for 195 countries and territories and selected subnational locations: A systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 . The Lancet. 391. (10136). p. 2236-2271.
Dicker, D., Nguyen, G., Abate, D., Abate, K.H., Abay, S.M., Abbafati, C., Abbasi, N., Abbastabar, H., Abd-Allah, F., Abdela, J., et al.(2018). Global, regional, and national age-sex-specific mortality and life expectancy, 1950-2017: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 . The Lancet. 392. (10159). p. 1684-1735.
Murray, C.J.L., Callender, C.S.K.H., Kulikoff, X.R., Srinivasan, V., Abate, D., Abate, K.H., Abay, S.M., Abbasi, N., Abbastabar, H., Abdela, J., et al.(2018). Population and fertility by age and sex for 195 countries and territories, 1950–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 . The Lancet. 392. (10159). p. 1995-2051.
Alamaw, S.D., Kassa, A.W., Gelaw, Y.A.(2017). Pertussis outbreak investigation of Mekdela district, South Wollo zone, Amhara region, North-West Ethiopia . BMC Research Notes. 10. (1).
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Gebrezgabher, Berhe Beyene, Kebede, Yigzaw, Kindie, Melaku, Tetemke, Desalegn, Abay, Mebrahtu (2017). Determinants to antiretroviral treatment non-adherence among adult HIV/AIDS patients in northern Ethiopia . AIDS Research and Therapy.
Gebrezgabher, B.B., Kebede, Y., Kindie, M., Tetemke, D., Abay, M., Gelaw, Y.A.(2017). Determinants to antiretroviral treatment non-adherence among adult HIV/AIDS patients in northern Ethiopia . AIDS Research and Therapy. 14. (1).
Chekol, D.A., Biks, G.A., Gelaw, Y.A., Melsew, Y.A.(2017). Exclusive breastfeeding and mothers' employment status in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia: A comparative crosssectional study . International Breastfeeding Journal. 12. (1).
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Chekol, Dawit Alemayehu, Biks, Gashaw Andargie, Melsew, Yayehirad Alemu (2017). Exclusive breastfeeding and mothers' employment status in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study . International Breastfeeding Journal.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Zenebe, Chernet Baye, Adefris, Mulat, Yenit, Melaku Kindie (2017). Factors associated with utilization of long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods among women who have decided not to have more children in Gondar city . BMC Women's Health.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Adane, Wondimu G. Kiros, Alemie, Getahun Asres, Yhonnes, Solomon Meseret W. (2017). Prevalence and associated factors of khat use among university students in the University of Gondar, northwest Ethiopia . Journal of Substance Use.
Adane, W.G., Alemie, G.A., W/yhonnes, S.M., Gelaw, Y.A.(2017). Prevalence and associated factors of khat use among university students in the University of Gondar, northwest Ethiopia . Journal of Substance Use. 22. (2). p. 176-181.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Bogale, Getahun Gebre, Gelaye, Kassahun Alemu, Degefie, Degefie Tibebe (2017). Spatial patterns of childhood diarrhea in Ethiopia: data from Ethiopian demographic and health surveys (2000, 2005, and 2011) . BMC Infectious Diseases.
Bogale, G.G., Gelaye, K.A., Degefie, D.T., Gelaw, Y.A.(2017). Spatial patterns of childhood diarrhea in Ethiopia: Data from Ethiopian demographic and health surveys (2000, 2005, and 2011) . BMC Infectious Diseases. 17. (1).
Tadesse, S., Bezabih, K., Destaw, B., Assefa, Y.(2016). Awareness of occupational hazards and associated factors among welders in Lideta Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia . Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology. 11. (1).
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Asfaw, Abiyot Getachew, Koye, Digsu Negese, Demssie, Amsalu Feleke, Zeleke, Ejigu Gebeye (2016). Determinants of default to fully completion of immunization among children aged 12 to 23 months in south Ethiopia: unmatched case-control study . Pan African Medical Journal.
Asfaw, A.G., Koye, D.N., Demssie, A.F., Zeleke, E.G., Gelaw, Y.A.(2016). Determinants of default to fully completion of immunization among children aged 12 to 23 months in south Ethiopia: Unmatched case-control study . Pan African Medical Journal. 23.
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Belay, Abeba Daniel, Mengesha, Zelalem Birhanu, Woldegebriel, Manay Kifle (2016). Married women's decision making power on family planning use and associated factors in Mizan-Aman, South Ethiopia: a cross sectional study . BMC Women's Health.
Belay, A.D., Mengesha, Z.B., Woldegebriel, M.K., Gelaw, Y.A.(2016). Married women's decision making power on family planning use and associated factors in Mizan-Aman, South Ethiopia: A cross sectional study . BMC Women's Health. 16. (1).
Tadesse, S., Kelaye, T., Assefa, Y.(2016). Utilization of personal protective equipment and associated factors among textile factory workers at Hawassa Town, Southern Ethiopia . Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology. 11. (1).
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Senbete, Goitom Halefom, Adane, Akelew Awoke, Alene, Kefyalew Addis (2015). Determinants of late presentation to HIV/AIDS care in Southern Tigray Zone, Northern Ethiopia: an institution based case-control study . AIDS Research and Therapy.
Gelaw, Y.A., Senbete, G.H., Adane, A.A., Alene, K.A.(2015). Determinants of late presentation to HIV/AIDS care in Southern Tigray Zone, Northern Ethiopia: An institution based case-control study . AIDS Research and Therapy. 12. (1).
Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Helelo, Tsegab Paulose, Adane, Akilew Awoke (2014). Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension among Adults in Durame Town, Southern Ethiopia . Plos One.
Helelo, T.P., Gelaw, Y.A., Adane, A.A.(2014). Prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among adults in durame town, Southern Ethiopia . PLoS ONE. 9. (11).