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Article History

Received: 3 July 2025

Accepted: 14 April 2026

First Online: 22 April 2026

Declarations

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: This study was carried out in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki- Ethical principle for medical research involving human subjects. Ethical clearance and approval letter to conduct the study was obtained from Jimma University Institutional Review Board to communicate with the Hospitals administrative body in the Wolaita zone. Permission letter was obtained from the administrative body of each hospital. Before administering the questionnaires, the aims of the study were explained to the participants, also told that participation is voluntary and confidential and anonymity was ensured throughout the execution of the study as participants were not required to disclose personal information on the questionnaire. Finally, the data collectors took verbal consent from the study participants. The privacy and confidentiality of the Participant was ensured.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.