Assefa, Mekonnen
Tsegaye, Aster
Addissie, Adamu
Worku, Alemayehu
Funding for this research was provided by:
Addis Ababa University Thematic Research Fund (VPRTT/PY-002/20021)
Addis Ababa University Thematic Research Fund (VPRTT/PY-002/20021)
Addis Ababa University Thematic Research Fund (VPRTT/PY-002/20021)
Addis Ababa University Thematic Research Fund (VPRTT/PY-002/20021)
Article History
Received: 22 August 2025
Accepted: 20 April 2026
First Online: 26 April 2026
Declarations
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: Participants were informed that the information collected during the study, as well as the study results, may be published. We have assured them that their privacy and confidentiality will be protected, and no information that could be traced back to them will be disclosed. Participants’ names and any other identifying details will be kept separate and will not be shared with any other individuals or entities.
: The studies involving human participants adhered to the ethical standards set by the institutional review board of the College of Health Science at Addis Ababa University (Approval number: 090/22/SPH) and followed the principles outlined in the 1964 Helsinki declaration and its subsequent amendments, or similar ethical standards. Prior to their participation, all individual participants provided written informed consent.
: The authors declare no competing interests.