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Article History

Received: 7 March 2026

Accepted: 17 June 2026

First Online: 11 July 2026

Declarations

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: Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee of Arba Minch University. The committee is responsible for overseeing and regulating research conducted by academic staff and postgraduate students. The study protocol was reviewed and approved in accordance with established ethical guidelines for research involving human participants.

: Before data collection, all participants were adequately informed about the objectives of the study and the procedures involved. The study included participants in focus group discussions and key informant interviews. Participants were assured that their responses would remain confidential and would be used solely for academic and research purposes. Written or verbal informed consent was obtained from all participants before the commencement of data collection, in line with the ethical standards of the approving committee.

: The authors confirm that informed consent for participation, including the use of anonymized data for publication, was obtained from all participants during the data collection process.

: The authors declare no competing interests.