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Authors
Telayneh, Animut Takele
Awudew, Derebe
Endalew, Bekalu
Habtegiorgis, Samuel Derbie
Aycheh, Moges Wubie
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Article History
Received: 13 March 2025
Accepted: 29 September 2025
First Online: 26 November 2025
Declarations
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: Ethical clearance was obtained from Debre Markos University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethical Review Committee (HSC/R/C/Ser/PG/Co/91/11/14). Letters of support were obtained from the West and East Gojjam Zonal Health Department, and a permission letter was received from each hospital administration. Verbal informed consent was received from each study participant after a possible explanation of the purpose of the study and before the commencement of data collection. The participants were informed that their participation was voluntary and that they had the right to withdraw from the interview at any time. The respondents’ name was not recorded on the questionnaires to ensure anonymity and confidentiality. All methods were performed in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations.
