Gebremichael, Bereket
Abebaw, Tsega-Ab
Moges, Tsedey
Abaerei, Admas Abera
Worede, Nadia
Funding for this research was provided by:
Madda Walabu University
Article History
Received: 14 December 2017
Accepted: 24 May 2018
First Online: 4 June 2018
Ethics approval and consent to participate
: Ethical clearance was obtained from MaddaWalabu University (MWU) research ethical committee and support letter was taken from zonal health bureau. Permission was asked from each selected health facility principal. The ethics committee approved obtaining informed consent verbally because most of the study participants have no formal education and are unable to read and write. Each study subject’s parents were asked their verbal consent by explaining objectives of the study and its significance. In addition ascent was asked from children who can speak and understand. Parents were informed that their participation in the study was voluntary and they were free to withdraw their participation at any time they want. Participant’s confidentiality were maintained by omitting the respondents name and address in the questionnaire. Study respondents were given assurance that there were no physical and emotional harm resulting from participating in the study.
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