Leulseged, Haleluya
A. Rees, Chris
Alemu, Addisu
A. Tippett Barr, Beth
Dheresa, Merga
Madrid, Lola
Scott, Anthony
Assefa, Nega
Article History
Received: 29 September 2023
Accepted: 23 May 2024
First Online: 28 May 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical approval for this research was obtained from the Institutional Health Research Ethics Review Committee (IHRERC) of the College of Health and Medical Sciences (CHMS) at Haramaya University before the study began under the reference number V/P/R/A/08/201/22. Further, the CHAMPS research received approval from both the IHRERC of Haramaya University CHMS and the National Research Ethics Review Committee. This research utilized secondary data from cases included in the CHAMPS study.Informed voluntary written and signed consent for data usage was obtained from the Hararghe health research leader at Haramaya University. A concept note of the research was also presented to the scientific committee of CHAMPS, following which access to the required data was granted.Informed consent was obtained from all the participants who provided biopsy samples for the study. Throughout the study, the confidentiality and privacy of participant data were strictly maintained. All information was anonymized and stored securely to ensure data protection. Furthermore, all data collection activities were carried out adhering to standard safety measures for COVID-19 to ensure the safety of all involved.
: Consent for publication was obtained from CHAMPS after presenting a concept note at the CHAMPS scientific meeting.
: The authors declare no competing interests.