Alemnew Ayal, Melese
Admasu Dessie, Yeshiwas
Eshetie Nega, Meskerem
Tsegaw Negash, Woynshet
Mulat Berihun, Senait
Article History
Received: 5 October 2024
Accepted: 20 February 2025
First Online: 6 March 2025
Declarations
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: In line with the Declaration of Helsinki (1964), ethical approval was secured from the Ethics Review Committee of the Amhara Public Health Institute, referenced by the letter number APHI/R/D/D- 03/2349. The Amhara Public Health Institute Ethical Review Committee, along with the quality assurance departments of seven hospitals and the gastroenterology focal person, waived the need for informed consent to access patients’ data. All procedures were conducted in compliance with the applicable guidelines and regulations. Only numerical identifiers were utilized for reference. The confidentiality and anonymity of the participants were preserved by refraining from recording any identifying information, such as names or other personal identifiers.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.