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Article History

Received: 9 August 2024

Accepted: 4 March 2025

First Online: 1 May 2025

Declarations

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: The research was approved by Arba Minch University Ethics Clearance Committee, Arba Minch, Ethiopia. The researchers contacted participants of the study in person and informed them of the purpose of the study in their mother tongue (Amharic language). We also assured respondents that their answers would be kept confidential about the confidentiality of their responses before, during and after the research. Participants were assured of anonymity and that information would be used specifically for the study in question. Informed consent was obtained from study participants before the commencement of each questionnaire. The participants were informed that they could withdraw from the questionnaire and discussion at any time. Informed consent was obtained from all participants before the commencement of the study. All respondents included in the study population are aged 18 and above years old. Accordingly, the researcher did not consent from other legal representatives.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.