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Article History

Received: 10 October 2024

Accepted: 18 February 2025

First Online: 26 February 2025

Declarations

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: This study was approved by Debre Markos University’s College of Medicine and Health Science College Ethical Review Committee with approval number of Ref No: CHS/213/2014.

: Data collectors explained the purpose of the investigation, its benefits, and its procedures to each potential respondent, and any respondent seeking further clarification was assisted. The written informed consent to participate was then obtained from all participants before the start of the study. Any person unwilling to participate was not forced to do so and any person wishing to withdraw at any time during the study was free to do so. Confidentiality and privacy were strictly maintained. Only the principal investigator and research assistants accessed the data. In general, the study was carried out in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki of the World Medical Association (WMA).

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.