A. Amberbir

Most-cited papers

1. Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 79 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks, 1990–2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015

   Mohammad H Ashkan Lily T H Ross Zulfiqar A Stan Michael Ric Forouzanfar Afshin Alexander Anderson Bhutta Biryu, M. Forouzanfar, A. Afshin, Lily T. Alexander +496 more

   2016The Lancet4,620 citations Open access

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2. Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity in 195 Countries over 25 Years.

   A. Afshin, M. Forouzanfar, M. Reitsma, P. Sur +149 more

   2017New England Journal of Medicine2,373 citations Open access

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3. Global, regional, and national deaths, prevalence, disability-adjusted life years, and years lived with disability for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, 1990–2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015

   J. Soriano, A. Abajobir, K. Abate, S. Abera +121 more

   2017The Lancet Respiratory Medicine1,943 citations Open access

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4. Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 315 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE), 1990–2015: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015

   N. Kassebaum, M. Arora, Ryan M. Barber, Z. Bhutta +208 more

   20161,780 citations

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5. Smoking prevalence and attributable disease burden in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2015: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015

   M. Reitsma, N. Fullman, Marie Ng, Joseph S. Salama +229 more

   2017The Lancet1,460 citations Open access

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6. Estimates of global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and mortality of HIV, 1980–2015: the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015

   Haidong Tim M Austin Grant Hmwe Hmwe Emmanuela Simon I Edw Wang Wolock Carter Nguyen Kyu Gakidou Hay Mills Tr, Haidong Wang, Timothy M. Wolock, A. Carter +451 more

   2016The Lancet HIV597 citations Open access

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7. Measuring the health-related Sustainable Development Goals in 188 countries: a baseline analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015

   Stephen S Kate Zulfiqar A Lalit Mohammad H Nancy Peter W E Lim Allen Bhutta Dandona Forouzanfar Fullman Gethi, Stephen S. Lim, K. Allen, Z. Bhutta +496 more

   2016The Lancet475 citations Open access

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8. A historical overview of traditional medicine practices and policy in Ethiopia

   K. Kassaye, A. Amberbir, B. Getachew, Y. Mussema

   2007350 citations Open access

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9. Prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, and cascade of care in sub-Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional, population-based study in rural and urban Malawi

   Alison J. Price, A. Crampin, A. Amberbir, Ndoliwe Kayuni-Chihana +14 more

   2018The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology297 citations Open access

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10. Disclosure experience and associated factors among HIV positive men and women clinical service users in southwest Ethiopia

    K. Deribe, K. Woldemichael, M. Wondafrash, A. Haile +1 more

    2008BMC Public Health238 citations Open access

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11. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    S. Biadgilign, A. Deribew, A. Amberbir, Horacio Ruisenor Escudero +2 more

    2019The Statesman’s Yearbook Companion162 citations

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12. Barriers and facilitators to antiretroviral medication adherence among HIV-infected paediatric patients in Ethiopia: A qualitative study

    S. Biadgilign, A. Deribew, A. Amberbir, K. Deribe

    2009SAHARA-J138 citations Open access

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13. Factors Associated with HIV/AIDS Diagnostic Disclosure to HIV Infected Children Receiving HAART: A Multi-Center Study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    S. Biadgilign, A. Deribew, A. Amberbir, Horacio Ruisenor Escudero +1 more

    2011PLoS ONE119 citations Open access

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14. The burden of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular risk factors among adult Malawians in HIV care: consequences for integrated services

    O. Divala, A. Amberbir, Zahra Ismail, T. Beyene +15 more

    2016BMC Public Health117 citations Open access

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15. Defaulters from antiretroviral treatment in Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia

    K. Deribe, Fikre Hailekiros, S. Biadgilign, A. Amberbir +1 more

    2008Tropical medicine & international health112 citations Open access

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16. Effects of Helicobacter pylori, geohelminth infection and selected commensal bacteria on the risk of allergic disease and sensitization in 3‐year‐old Ethiopian children

    A. Amberbir, G. Medhin, Wolde-Aregay Erku, Atalay Alem +6 more

    2011Clinical and Experimental Allergy108 citations Open access

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17. Prevalence and risk factors for soil-transmitted helminth infection in mothers and their infants in Butajira, Ethiopia: a population based study

    Yeshambel Belyhun, G. Medhin, A. Amberbir, B. Erko +5 more

    2010BMC Public Health106 citations Open access

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18. HIV Disclosure: HIV-positive status disclosure to sexual partners among individuals receiving HIV care in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Noah G Dessalegn, Rahel G Hailemichael, Aster Shewa-Amare, S. Sawleshwarkar +3 more

    2019PLoS ONE93 citations Open access

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19. Incidence, prevalence and mortality rates of malaria in Ethiopia from 1990 to 2015: analysis of the global burden of diseases 2015

    A. Deribew, T. Dejene, B. Kebede, G. Tessema +21 more

    2017Malaria Journal87 citations Open access

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20. Prevalence and risk factors for anemia severity and type in Malawian men and women: urban and rural differences

    Aishatu L. Adamu, A. Crampin, N. Kayuni, A. Amberbir +4 more

    2017Population Health Metrics87 citations Open access

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21. The role of acetaminophen and geohelminth infection on the incidence of wheeze and eczema: a longitudinal birth-cohort study.

    A. Amberbir, G. Medhin, A. Alem, J. Britton +2 more

    2011American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine72 citations Open access

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22. Predictors of adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected persons: a prospective study in Southwest Ethiopia

    A. Amberbir, K. Woldemichael, S. Getachew, B. Girma +1 more

    2008BMC Public Health71 citations Open access

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23. Opportunities and challenges for evidence-informed HIV-noncommunicable disease integrated care policies and programs: lessons from Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland and Kenya

    Beatrice L. Matanje-Mwagomba, S. Ameh, P. Bongomin, Pamela A. Juma +8 more

    2018AIDS (London)66 citations Open access

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24. Incidence , prevalence and mortality rates of malaria in Ethiopia from 1990 to 2015 : analysis of the global burden of diseases

    A. Deribew, T. Dejene, B. Kebede, G. Tessema +21 more

    201964 citations

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25. Men's knowledge and spousal communication about modern family planning methods in Ethiopia.

    Adugnaw Berhane, S. Biadgilign, A. Amberbir, S. Morankar +2 more

    2011African Journal of Reproductive Health64 citations

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26. Magnitude and Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence against Women and Its Outcome in Southwest Ethiopia

    K. Deribe, B. Beyene, Anbessu Tolla, P. Memiah +2 more

    2012PLoS ONE62 citations Open access

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27. Hypertension and diabetes in Africa: design and implementation of a large population-based study of burden and risk factors in rural and urban Malawi

    A. Crampin, N. Kayuni, A. Amberbir, C. Musicha +12 more

    2016Emerging Themes in Epidemiology57 citations Open access

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28. Gender differences regarding barriers and motivators of HIV status disclosure among HIV-positive service users

    K. Deribe, K. Woldemichael, B. Njau, Bereket Yakob +2 more

    2010SAHARA-J57 citations Open access

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29. Exposure to Helicobacter pylori infection in early childhood and the risk of allergic disease and atopic sensitization: a longitudinal birth cohort study

    A. Amberbir, G. Medhin, Woldaregay Erku Abegaz, C. Hanlon +5 more

    2012Clinical and Experimental Allergy52 citations Open access

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30. Retention on antiretroviral therapy during Universal Test and Treat implementation in Zomba district, Malawi: a retrospective cohort study

    Mohammad Alhaj, A. Amberbir, E. Singogo, V. Banda +7 more

    2019Journal of the International AIDS Society51 citations Open access

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31. Africa-wide evaluation of host biomarkers in QuantiFERON supernatants for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis

    N. Chegou, J. Sutherland, A. Namuganga, P. Corstjens +56 more

    2018Scientific Reports46 citations Open access

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32. Systematic Review of Hypertension and Diabetes Burden, Risk Factors, and Interventions for Prevention and Control in Malawi: The NCD BRITE Consortium.

    A. Amberbir, Sabrina H Lin, J. Berman, A. Muula +15 more

    2019Global Heart44 citations Open access

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33. Factors Associated with Readiness to VCT Service Utilization among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Northwestern Ethiopia: A Health Belief Model Approach

    Zinash Moges, A. Amberbir

    2011Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences37 citations

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34. Accessing Clinical Services and Retention in Care Following Screening for Hypertension and Diabetes Among Malawian Adults: an Urban/Rural Comparison

    C. Musicha, A. Crampin, N. Kayuni, O. Koole +6 more

    2016Journal of Hypertension33 citations Open access

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35. Prevalence and risk factors of wheeze and eczema in 1‐year‐old children: the Butajira birth cohort, Ethiopia

    Yeshambel Belyhun, A. Amberbir, G. Medhin, B. Erko +4 more

    2010Clinical and Experimental Allergy33 citations Open access

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36. Effect of early and current Helicobacter pylori infection on the risk of anaemia in 6.5-year-old Ethiopian children

    Bineyam Taye, F. Enquselassie, A. Tsegaye, A. Amberbir +4 more

    2015BMC Infectious Diseases30 citations Open access

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37. A metabolomic analytical approach permits identification of urinary biomarkers for Plasmodium falciparum infection: a case–control study

    Salah Abdelrazig, Catharine A. Ortori, G. Davey, W. Deressa +4 more

    2017Malaria Journal29 citations Open access

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38. Dyslipidemia among rural and urban HIV patients in south-east Malawi

    A. Amberbir, V. Singano, A. Matengeni, Zahra Ismail +4 more

    2018PLoS ONE28 citations Open access

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39. Association between infection with Helicobacter pylori and atopy in young Ethiopian children: A longitudinal study

    Bineyam Taye, F. Enquselassie, A. Tsegaye, A. Amberbir +4 more

    2017Clinical and Experimental Allergy28 citations Open access

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40. Erratum: Global, regional, and national levels of maternal mortality, 1990–2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015 (The Lancet (2016) 388(10053) (1775–1812)(S0140673616314702)(10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31470-2))

    N. Kassebaum, Ryan M. Barber, L. Dandona, L. Dandona +496 more

    201727 citations Open access

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41. Early experiences in integrating cervical cancer screening and treatment into HIV services in Zomba Central Hospital, Malawi

    C. Pfaff, V. Singano, Harriet Akello, A. Amberbir +8 more

    2018Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi26 citations Open access

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42. Frequency of visits to health facilities and HIV services offered to men, Malawi

    K. Dovel, K. Balakasi, Sundeep K. Gupta, M. Mphande +7 more

    2021Bulletin of the World Health Organization24 citations Open access

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43. Effects of Early Life Paracetamol Use on the Incidence of Allergic Disease and Sensitization: 5 Year Follow-Up of an Ethiopian Birth Cohort

    A. Amberbir, G. Medhin, C. Hanlon, J. Britton +2 more

    2014PLoS ONE24 citations Open access

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44. Understanding factors associated with rural‐urban disparities of stunting among under‐five children in Rwanda: A decomposition analysis approach

    C. Kalinda, Million Phiri, Simona Simona, Andrew Banda +7 more

    2023Maternal and Child Nutrition23 citations Open access

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45. The Kathmandu Declaration on Global CVD/Hypertension Research and Implementation Science

    Angela A. Aifah, J. Iwelunmor, C. Akwanalo, J. Allison +43 more

    2019Global Heart23 citations Open access

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46. Dietary sodium intake in urban and rural Malawi, and directions for future interventions

    J. Prynn, L. Banda, A. Amberbir, Alison J. Price +5 more

    2018American Journal of Clinical Nutrition23 citations Open access

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47. Adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy and its correlates among HIV infected pediatric patients in Ethiopia

    S. Biadgilign, A. Deribew, A. Amberbir, K. Deribe

    2008BMC Pediatrics23 citations Open access

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48. Knowledge and attitudes of caregivers of HIV-infected children toward antiretroviral treatment in Ethiopia.

    S. Biadgilign, A. Reda, A. Deribew, A. Amberbir +3 more

    2011Patient Education and Counseling22 citations

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49. The sub-Saharan Africa Regional Partnership for Mental Health Capacity Building (SHARP) Scale-up Trial: Study Design and Protocol

    B. Gaynes, Christopher F. Akiba, M. Hosseinipour, Kazione Kulisewa +7 more

    2020Psychiatric Services21 citations Open access

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50. Prevalence and risk factors for anemia severity and type in Malawian men and women: urban and rural differences

    Aishatu L. Adamu, A. Crampin, N. Kayuni, A. Amberbir +4 more

    2017Population Health Metrics21 citations Open access

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