Kumsa, Abonesh Taye https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3588-3387
Boynito, Wanzahun Godana https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4380-0601
Tamiru, Dessalegn https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9534-031X
Disasa, Fanta Assefa
Girma, Tsinuel
De Henauw, Stefaan https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4141-5432
Abbeddou, Souheila https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1363-0170
Funding for this research was provided by:
Global Minds Fund of Ghent University (GRANT GMF.RSS.2022.0006.01)
Global Minds Fund of Ghent University (GRANT GMF.RSS.2022.0006.01)
Global Minds Fund of Ghent University (GRANT GMF.RSS.2022.0006.01)
Global Minds Fund of Ghent University (GRANT GMF.RSS.2022.0006.01)
Global Minds Fund of Ghent University (GRANT GMF.RSS.2022.0006.01)
Global Minds Fund of Ghent University (GRANT GMF.RSS.2022.0006.01)
Global Minds Fund of Ghent University (GRANT GMF.RSS.2022.0006.01)
Article History
Received: 28 August 2025
Accepted: 21 January 2026
First Online: 27 January 2026
Declarations
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: This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was obtained from Jimma University Institute of Health, Institutional Review Board (JUIH/IRB/484/23 obtained on 27 May 2023). Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to their inclusion in the study after providing detailed information about the study objectives, procedures. Confidentiality was maintained throughout, and participants were informed of their right to withdraw from study at any stage without any consequences.
: Written informed consent for publication of the study findings (and any accompanying quotes) was obtained from all participants.
: The authors declare no competing interests.