Agena, Abayneh
Abegaz, Kebede
Dessalegn, Engida
Article History
Received: 15 May 2025
Accepted: 21 January 2026
First Online: 1 February 2026
Declarations
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: This study was conducted in full accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and adhered to the national ethical guidelines of Ethiopia governing research involving human participants. The research protocol was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Hawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences ( Ref. No: IRB/071/16 ). All participants were fully informed about the objectives, procedures, potential benefits, and voluntary nature of the study. Informed consent was obtained from all participants, and confidentiality was strictly maintained. Participants were assured of their right to withdraw from the study at any time without any consequences.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.