Tesfaye, Yonas http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6707-9900
Alemu, Bezaye
Soboka, Matiwos
Girma, Shimelis
Reinhard, Matthias A.
Rek, Stefanie
Adorjan, Kristina
Zhelyazkova, Ana
Padberg, Frank
Jobst, Andrea
Abera, Mubarek
Funding for this research was provided by:
Center for International Health
Article History
Received: 11 April 2023
Accepted: 8 August 2023
First Online: 15 September 2023
Declarations
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: The authors have no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose.
: The study was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Jimma University institute of health. An official letter of support was written and approved by the Oromia health bureau, Jimma zone health bureau. A subsequent support letter was obtained from the selected kebele health office before the commencement of data collection. Respondents were briefed on the study objectives and were assured of the anonymity of their participation. The study participation was voluntary and written informed consent was obtained from each respondent. Informed consent was taken from a legally authorized representative for individuals who were unable to read and write. The study was conducted under the Helsinki declaration.