Ashiko, Adisu
Tilahun, Cherinet
Geta, Temesgen
Abraham, Awoke
Kassaye, Getu
Article History
Received: 8 July 2025
Accepted: 19 September 2025
First Online: 24 October 2025
Declarations
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Wolaita Sodo University College of Health Science and Medicine (Ref: CHSM/ERC/24/15). An official letter was written from WSU as well as a support letter from the hospital. The respondents and their attendants were informed about purpose of the study, the importance of the participation of the study, procedure of the study, and the benefits and the risks of associated with the study and the right to with draw at any time if they feel discomfort. The study was explained to all participating mothers, and informed consent, either written or verbal, was obtained from each mother before the interview began. If the participants are minors the informed consent obtained from their parents or attendants. The confidentiality of all data was maintained during the storage and management process. All authors approved that all methods were performed in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations of the journal.