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Article History

Received: 10 April 2024

Accepted: 30 October 2024

First Online: 12 November 2024

Declarations

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: This study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. The participants of the study were verbally informed about the purpose of the study, type of information to be sought during the interview, risks and benefits, confidentiality, the right to withdraw from the study, and additional study-related information. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants (adults and legal guardians/parents in the case of minors) before the interview. Participation was based on their willingness to participate, and participants could stop at any time without any obligation during the discussion or interview if they felt uncomfortable. The study was conducted after the receipt of ethics approval letter Ref No. WU3161/E-01/22 dated on July 21/2022 from the Institutional Review Board at Wollo University in Dessie, Ethiopia.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.