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Article History

Received: 23 October 2025

Accepted: 12 March 2026

First Online: 30 March 2026

Declarations

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: Ethical approval was obtained from the Research, Publication, and Ethics Review Committee at Debark University. The study adhered to the Research, Publication, and Ethics Guidelines of Debark University and the National Research Ethics Review Guidelines under the Ministry of Science and Technology of Ethiopia. Before data collection, all participants were informed about the study’s purpose, their rights, and given informed consent for household surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and questionnaires. Participation was voluntary. Privacy, confidentiality, and anonymity were strictly maintained.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.