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Authors
Bayabil, Abebizuhan Zigale
Birhan, Getenet Shumet
Tegegn, Melkamu Temeselew
Eticha, Biruk Lelisa
Shumye, Abebech Fikade
Worku, Endalew Mulugeta
Bekele, Matiyas Mamo
Desalegn, Getachew Kasahun
Bogale, Zinachew Mulat
Alimaw, Yezinash Addis
Lorato, Merkineh Markos
Tegegne, Mebratu Mulusew
Mengistu, Hirut Gebremeskel
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Article History
Received: 6 September 2025
Accepted: 22 December 2025
First Online: 29 December 2025
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: Ethical approval was obtained from the University of Gondar, CMHS Ethical Review Committee in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Permission to conduct the study was obtained after formal letters were sent to several officials, Amhara regional institute of public health, Finote selam town zonal health office, Finote Selam Administrative Education Office, and chosen schools. Written informed consent was given to each student. Only students who provided assent and signed consent forms to participate in the study were chosen for recruitment. For those children whose age < 16, informed consent was taken from their parents or guardians and children were asked for agreement or assent to participate in this study. Every study Participants were informed about the aim of the study and they had the right of withdrawing to participate in the study. Confidentiality of the information was assured by assigning a code number and omitting the participant’s name. Participants who were found to have myopia or any other ocular disorder were referred and underwent a full ocular examination at Finote Selam General Hospital.
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
