Dr. Kalayou Berhe is a nurse scientist and academician specializing in adult health nursing, noncommunicable disease management, and patient-centered self-care interventions, with a strong focus on diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and health systems strengthening. His research portfolio spans qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies, including tool validation, clinical epidemiology, behavioral interventions, and systematic evidence synthesis, published in internationally indexed peer-reviewed journals. His scholarly contributions have advanced understanding of self-management barriers, metabolic and cardiovascular risk, psychosocial dimensions of chronic illness, and the effectiveness of motivational and educational interventions in low-resource settings. He has led and co-led multiple institutionally funded and internationally supported collaborative projects with universities in Europe and Africa, strengthening research capacity and promoting equitable global health partnerships. As an experienced postgraduate mentor and academic leader, he has supervised numerous graduate students and coordinated postgraduate and research programs at faculty and institutional levels, contributing substantially to workforce development in nursing and public health. Beyond academia, he plays an active role in regional health governance as a technical advisor for noncommunicable disease services and as an executive member of the professional nursing association, where he leads training and research initiatives. His work has informed clinical practice, supported health-care provider training, and contributed evidence for policy and service improvement in chronic disease care. Recognized for sustained academic excellence and early-career research leadership, his professional impact reflects a strong integration of research, education, and community engagement aimed at improving quality of care and health outcomes in disadvantaged populations. He has 396 citations from 14 documents with an h-index of 12.

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Featured Publications

1. Gebremichael, G. B., Berhe, K. K., & Zemichael, T. M. (2019). Uncontrolled hypertension and associated factors among adult hypertensive patients in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders.

2. Baraki, Z., Girmay, F., Kidanu, K., Gerensea, H., Gezehgne, D., & Teklay, H. (2017). A cross-sectional study on nursing process implementation and associated factors among nurses working in selected hospitals of Central and Northwest Zones, Tigray Region, Ethiopia. BMC Nursing.

3. Berhe, K. K., Gebru, H. B., & Kahsay, H. B. (2020). Effect of motivational interviewing intervention on HbA1c and depression in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS One.

4. Alemayehu, S., Kidanu, K., Kahsay, T., & Kassa, M. (2019). Risk factors of acute respiratory infections among under-five children attending public hospitals in Southern Tigray, Ethiopia, 2016/2017. BMC Pediatrics.

5. Berhe, K. K., Demissie, A., Kahsay, A. B., & Gebru, H. B. (2012). Diabetes self-care practices and associated factors among type 2 diabetic patients in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research.