Alemayehu Molla Wolliie

•  BSc in Psychiatry Nursing from the University of Gondar (July 2010–2014)
• MSc in Integrated Community and Clinical Mental Health from the University of Gondar (August 2016–September 2018).

•   Graduate Assistant II: September 11, 2014 to September 11, 2015 at Dilla University
•   Assistant Lecture: September 12, 2015 to October 4, 2018 at Dilla University (including two-year study periods for the Master’s degree)
• Lecturer: October. 5, 2018 to June 29, 2022 at Dilla University
•  Assistant Professor: June 30, 2022, to March 9, 2023 at Dilla University
•  Assistant Professor: March 10, 2023, until now at Injibara University

•  Mental health, neurologic disorders, suicide, child and adolescent mental health, substance use disorders, Sleep disorders, traditional medicine, public health, maternal health, etc.

3.      Molla A, Mekuriaw B, Habtamu E, Mareg M. Knowledge and attitude towards epilepsy among rural residents in southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health. 2021 Dec;21(1):1-9.( https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10467-8)

4.      Anbesaw T, Abebe H, Kassaw C, Bete T, Molla A. Sleep quality and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Jimma Medical Center, Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia, 2020: cross-sectional study. BMC psychiatry. 2021 Dec;21(1):1-1.( https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03483-w)

5.      Mengistu N, Hareru HE, Shumye S, Yimer S, Sisay D, Kaso AW, Muche T, Kassaw C, Soboksa NE, Molla W, Molla A. Health related quality of life and its association with social support among people living with HIV/AIDS receiving antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 2022 Dec;20(1):1-8 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12955-022-01985-z)

6.      Mengistu N, Shumye S, Tesfaye TS, Haile S, Bayisa Y, Yimer S, Tadesse M, Markos T, Madoro D, Assefa DG, Molla A. Stressful life experience of the first married women in polygamous families in Gedeo zone, South Ethiopia: a qualitative study, 2021. BMC psychology. 2022 Dec;10(1):1-0 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-022-00753-4)

7.      Mareg M, Molla A, Dires S, Mamo ZB, Hagos B. Determinants of preeclampsia among pregnant mothers attending antenatal care (ANC) and delivery service in gedeo zone, southern Ethiopia: case control-study International Journal of Women’s Health. 2020;12:567. (http://doi.org/10.2147/IJWH.S251342)

8.      Girma B, Nigussie J, Molla A, Mareg M. Occupational stress and associated factors among health care professionals in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC public health. 2021 Dec;21(1):1-0 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-105791)

9.       Mekuriaw B, Belayneh Z, Molla A, Mehare T. Alcohol use and its determinants among adults living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Harm reduction journal. 2021 Dec;18(1):1-2 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-021-00503-6)

10.  Mehare T. Prevalence and determinants of alcohol use among adults living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: a systematic review protocol. Systematic reviews. 2020 Dec;9(1):1-5.( https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-020-01402-w)

11.  Girma B, Nigussie J, Molla A, Mareg M. Under-Nutrition and Associated Factors Among Lactating Mothers in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Maternal and Child Health Journal. 2022 Aug 30:1-1.(https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-022-03467-6)

12.  Nigussie J, Girma B, Molla A, Mareg M. Tetanus Toxoid Vaccination Coverage and Associated Factors among Childbearing Women in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. BioMed research international. 2021 Nov 8;2021 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5529315)

13.  Molla A, Aderaw M, Mulat H, Fanta B, Nenko G, Adane A. Suicidal ideation, attempt and associated factors among people living with cancer in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Annals of general psychiatry. 2022 Dec;21(1):1-0 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12991-022-00407-0)

14.  Molla A, Mekuriaw B, Habtamu E, Mareg M. Treatment-Seeking behavior towards epilepsy among rural residents in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. 2020;16:433 (http://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S240542)

15.  Molla A, Mekuriaw B, Kerebih H. Depression and associated factors among patients with tuberculosis in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. 2019;15:1887 (https://doi.org/10.2147%2FNDT.S208361)

16.  M, Mihretu E. Under-nutrition and associated factors among children infected with human immunodeficiency virus in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Public Health. 2022 Dec;80(1):1-4.፣ (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-021-00785-z)

17.  Sewalem J, Molla A. Mental distress and associated factors among women who experienced gender based violence and attending court in South Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC women’s health. 2022 Dec;22(1):1-7.( https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01770-6)

18.  Mekuriaw B, Mantefardo B, Molla A, Berhanu G, Mehare T, Belayneh Z. Magnitude, symptom presentation and correlates of psychological distress among people with epilepsy in southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. 2020;16:2143.( https://doi.org/10.2147%2FNDT.S257143)

19.  Girma B, Nigussie J, Molla A, Mareg M. Health professional’s job satisfaction and its determinants in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Public Health. 2021 Dec;79(1):1-1(https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-021-00664-7)

20.  Gebeyehu M, Legesse K, Mondal S, Abdulkadir M, Bekelle Z, Molla A. Effects of structured exercises on selected psychological domains in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Southern Ethiopia institution-based study. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00574-3)

21.  Madoro D, Kerebih H, Habtamu Y, Mokona H, Molla A, Wondie T, Yohannes K. Post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors among internally displaced people in South Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. 2020;16:2317.( https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S267307)

22.  Molla A, Wondie T. Magnitude of Poor Sleep Hygiene Practice and Associated Factors among Medical Students in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Sleep disorders. 2021 Feb 15;2021.( https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6611338)

23.  Molla A, Mengesha A, Derajew H, Kerebih H. Suicidal ideation, attempt, and associated factors among patients with tuberculosis in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Psychiatry journal. 2019 Oct;2019.( https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/4149806)

24.  Nigussie J, Girma B, Molla A, Tamir T, Tilahun R. Magnitude of postpartum hemorrhage and its associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Reproductive Health. 2022 Dec;19(1):1-3.( https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-022-01360-7)

25.  Duko B, Mekuriaw B, Molla A, Ayano G. The prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder among adolescents in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971-). 2021 Feb;190(1):419-27.( https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-020-02275-7)

26.  Wondie T, Molla A, Mulat H, Damene W, Bekele M, Madoro D, Yohannes K. Magnitude and correlates of sleep quality among undergraduate medical students in Ethiopia: cross–sectional study. Sleep Science and Practice. 2021 Dec;5(1):1-8.( https://doi.org/10.1186/s41606-021-00058-2)

27.  Mekuriaw B, Zegeye A, Molla A, Hussen R, Yimer S, Belayneh Z. Prevalence of common mental disorder and its association with khat chewing among ethiopian college students: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychiatry journal. 2020 Jan 6;2020.( https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/1462141)

28.  Nigussie J, Girma B, Mulugeta T, Sibhat M, Molla A. Survival Status and Predictors of Mortality Among Low-birth-weight Neonates in Southern Ethiopia: A Prospective Follow-up Study. Journal of Neonatology. 2024 Feb 5:09732179231226026.( https://doi.org/10.1177/09732179231226026)