Abel Dadi

Registered to supervise postgraduate research

PhD projects

1. Pre-and perinatal maternal mental health and its pregnancy, birth, and childhood effects.

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Dr. Abel is a researcher at the Centre for Child Development and Education (CCDE) at Menzies School of Health Research. Abel is currently working on a range of studies in the areas of childhood early development, mid-year school outcomes, and maternal mental health and perinatal outcomes using large-scale, linked, administrative data. Dr. Abel’s previous experience includes maternal and child health, nutrition, chronic and infectious diseases, and mental health. Abel has experience in teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and postgraduate health science students. He is currently co-supervising a PhD student working on “Joint occurrence of maternal and paternal perinatal depression and its effect on adverse birth and infant health and nutritional outcomes”, a collaboration with University of Gondar, Ethiopia. Methodologically, Abel is a mixed-method researcher, and is experienced in using both basic and advanced statistical methods, designing epidemiological studies, and systematic reviews and meta-analysis.

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Perinatal depression and its effect on birth and infant health outcomes, Flinders University

2017 → 2020

Award Date: 20 Oct 2020

Master, MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics , University of Gondar, Ethiopia

1 Nov 2014 → 1 Nov 2020

Award Date: 23 Jul 2013

Bachelor, Bsc. in Environmental Health, Jimma University Ethiopia

2004 → 2007

Award Date: 25 Nov 2007

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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Cognitive performance in offspring of parents with severe mental illness: a meta-analysis
Adane, A. A., Dadi, A., Jegnie, A., Tadesse, A. W., Abate, B. B., Shepherd, C. C. J. & Dachew, B., Apr 2026, In: Psychological Medicine. 56, p. 1-13 13 p., e115.
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Extent, Timing, and Predisposing Factors of Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Using Demography Health Surveys From 2015 to 2021
Dadi, A. F., Ahmed, K. Y., Wild, K., Akalu, T. Y., Baraki, A. G., Teshale, A. B., Alamneh, T. S., Tessema, Z. T., Kabthymer, R. H., Tamirat, K. S. & Tesema, G. A., Apr 2026, In: Health Science Reports. 9, 4, p. 1-11 11 p., e72392.
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of digital interventions for mental health in cancer patients and survivors
Nezenega, Z. S., Aychiluhm, S. B., Ross, A. G., Kassa, Z. Y., Bore, M. G., Leshargie, C. T., Allan, J., Thapa, S., Astawesegn, F. H., Mahmood, S., Isaac, V., Dadi, A. F., Demissie, B. W., Berhe, F. T., Yisma, E., Haileselassie, W., Tegegne, T. K. & Ahmed, K. Y., Jan 2026, In: npj Digital Medicine. 9, 1, p. 1-18 18 p., 83.
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Antenatal anxiety symptoms and its contributing factors: The case in urban areas of Ethiopia
Tamirat, K. S., Shishehgar, S. & Dadi, A. F., Oct 2025, In: Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 197, p. 1-6 6 p., 112379.
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Anxiety symptoms during pregnancy and risk of adverse birth outcomes in Gondar Town Ethiopia
Dadi, A. F., Hassen, T. A., Ketema, D. B., Ahmed, K. Y., Kassa, Z. Y., Amsalu, E., Kibret, G. D., Alemu, A. A., Bore, M. G., Ayalew, A. A., Shifa, J. E. & Bizuayehu, H. M., Oct 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, p. 1-7 7 p., 35475.
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Cardiometabolic Outcomes among Adults with Abdominal Obesity and Normal Body Mass Index
Ahmed, K. Y., Aychiluhm, S. B., Thapa, S., Tegegne, T. K., Ketema, D. B., Kassa, Z. Y., Kibret, G. D., Duko, B., Shifti, D. M., Bore, M. G., Nezenega, Z. S., Bedaso, A., Hailegebireal, A. H., Bizuayehu, H. M., Dadi, A. F., Beyene, T., Shaikh, M. F., Hassen, T. A., Seid, A. & Astawesegn, F. H. & 8 others, Belachew, S. A., Leshargie, C. T., Berhe, F. T., Mondal, U. K., Little, D., Hewa Marambage, K. A., Mahmood, S. & Ross, A. G., 17 Oct 2025, In: JAMA network open. 8, 10, p. 1-15 15 p., e2537942.
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Correction to: Gender-based violence in the context of armed conflict in Northern Ethiopia (Conflict and Health, (2024), 18, 1, (1), 10.1186/s13031-023-00563-4)
Tewabe, D. S., Azage, M., Wubetu, G. Y., Fenta, S. A., Worke, M. D., Asres, A. M., Getnet, W. A., Kassie, G. G., Menber, Y., Munea, A. M., Zeru, T., Bekele, S. A., Abdulahi, S. O., Adamne, T. B., Belete, H. D., Beyene, B. B., Abte, M., Mersha, T. B., Dadi, A. F. & Enquobahrie, D. A. & 2 others, Frissa, S. M. & Geda, Y. E., Dec 2025, In: Conflict and Health. 19, 1, p. 1-2 2 p., 27.
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Abel Dadi

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Cognitive performance in offspring of parents with severe mental illness: a meta-analysis

Extent, Timing, and Predisposing Factors of Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Using Demography Health Surveys From 2015 to 2021

Systematic review and meta-analysis of digital interventions for mental health in cancer patients and survivors

Antenatal anxiety symptoms and its contributing factors: The case in urban areas of Ethiopia

Anxiety symptoms during pregnancy and risk of adverse birth outcomes in Gondar Town Ethiopia

Cardiometabolic Outcomes among Adults with Abdominal Obesity and Normal Body Mass Index

Correction to: Gender-based violence in the context of armed conflict in Northern Ethiopia (Conflict and Health, (2024), 18, 1, (1), 10.1186/s13031-023-00563-4)

Abel Dadi

Personal profile

Research interests

Education/Academic qualification

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Cognitive performance in offspring of parents with severe mental illness: a meta-analysis

Extent, Timing, and Predisposing Factors of Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Using Demography Health Surveys From 2015 to 2021

Systematic review and meta-analysis of digital interventions for mental health in cancer patients and survivors

Antenatal anxiety symptoms and its contributing factors: The case in urban areas of Ethiopia

Anxiety symptoms during pregnancy and risk of adverse birth outcomes in Gondar Town Ethiopia

Cardiometabolic Outcomes among Adults with Abdominal Obesity and Normal Body Mass Index

Correction to: Gender-based violence in the context of armed conflict in Northern Ethiopia (Conflict and Health, (2024), 18, 1, (1), 10.1186/s13031-023-00563-4)