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Alemayehu, Getaneh
Geteneh, Alene https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7153-4849
Dessale, Mesfin
Ayalew, Efrem
Demeke, Geberselasie
Reta, Alemayehu
Kiros, Mulugeta https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7909-7719
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Article History
Received: 3 May 2025
Accepted: 7 August 2025
First Online: 17 August 2025
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: The study was conducted after ethical approval was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee of Debre Markos University, College of Health Sciences, and the Amhara Regional Health Bureau. All information collected from participants was coded to ensure confidentiality, and no names were recorded. Positive results were communicated to physicians for appropriate care. The code key and paper files were securely stored in a locked cabinet, while electronic data were password-protected and accessible only to the principal investigator. This study adhered to the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki for research involving human participants. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to enrollment in the study.
