Tufa, Fayisa Abdisa
Yilma, Delelegn
Yadesa, Dereje
Tura, Meseret Robi
Article History
Received: 22 February 2024
Accepted: 16 July 2024
First Online: 27 July 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Research Ethical Committee of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo University (AU). Then, the letters were written to selected hospitals in the West Shoa Zone for data collection. Verbal informed consent was obtained from mothers after a detailed explanation of the objective and benefit of the study right before the individual data collection. The data collectors were told that the mothers would have the right to withdraw from the study at any time during the interview and that they would fail to participate in the study, as this would not result in a penalty, and the purpose, procedure, and benefits of the study. No names or identifying information was indicated on the questionnaires, and all subjects were assured of confidentiality throughout the study.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.