Yimer, Belete
Wolde, Awraris
Article History
Received: 9 September 2021
Accepted: 8 February 2022
First Online: 16 February 2022
Declarations
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: The study was reviewed and approved by IRB of Haramaya University College of Health Sciences. This study was conducted in accordance with the current revision of the Declaration of Helsinki regulations and guidelines, whichever affords the greater protection to the subject. The local authorities were oriented about the research to obtain their permission. All study participants provided written informed consent prior to enrolment in the study. Married pregnant adolescents below the age of 18 years were accepted as mature minors who are entitled to consent for themselves. The inclusion of these emancipated minors in the study was approved by IRB, to provide independent informed consent. Every effort was taken to maintain confidentiality.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no conflict of interest.