Negussie, Yohannes Mekuria https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1332-670X
Abebe, Abel Tezera
Article History
Received: 8 January 2025
Accepted: 8 April 2025
First Online: 16 April 2025
Declarations
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: Ethical approval for the study was granted by the Institutional Ethical Review Board (IERB) of Adama General Hospital and Medical College (Ref no. AGHMC/5219/9/2016). Participants received comprehensive information about the study’s potential risks and benefits, and their voluntary participation or non-participation was confirmed through written Informed consent. Strict measures were taken to uphold privacy and anonymity, safeguarding participants’ rights and ensuring confidentiality. All procedures complied with the ethical standards outlined in the Helsinki Declaration.