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Article History

Received: 23 November 2023

Accepted: 11 September 2024

First Online: 17 September 2024

Declarations

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: This study was approved by the Wollo University College of Medicine and Health science research and community service committee and ethical clearance was obtained. Additionally, before commencing the study, permission letters were obtained from each hospital manager and the quality assurance department. Written informed consent was obtained from each children mother. Moreover, this study was conducted in compliance with the Declaration of Helsinki. The purpose and significance of the study were clearly explained to the children’s mothers during the hematologic, stool, and anthropometric assessments. The autonomy and dignity of the participants were respected, and they were allowed to pause the assessments if they experienced any discomfort. Anonymous data were obtained and the confidentiality of participants information was secured. Moreover, subject confidentiality and any special data security requirements were maintained and assured through the use of codes instead of participants’ names.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.