Belew, Habtamu
Tilahun, Adane
Fenta, Abebe
Tefera, Samrawit
Adugna, Adane
Abebaw, Desalegn
Belayneh, Mekuriaw
Teffera, Zigale Hibstu
Amare, Gashaw Azanaw
Tegegne, Bantayehu Addis
Getinet, Mamaru
Biazen, Mulualem
Article History
Received: 24 April 2025
Accepted: 25 September 2025
First Online: 11 November 2025
Declarations
:
: The authors declare no competing interests.
: The study was approved by the ethics committee of Debre Markos University, College of Medicine and Health sciences (Ref No: RCSTTD/365/01/16). This approval covered all experimental procedures, confirming that they were conducted in full compliance with the applicable guidelines and regulations. Oral informed consent was obtained from all individual participants included in the study from their parents or legal guardians. This process ensured that the guardians were fully aware of the study’s purpose, procedures, and any potential risks, thereby safeguarding the interests of the children involved.