Article History
Received: 6 August 2024
Accepted: 26 September 2024
First Online: 11 October 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical clearance was obtained from Jimma University Institute of Health, Institutional Review Board (Reference No. JUIH/IRB/476/23, dated 27/05/2023). The Ethics Committee of Jimma University Institute of Health waived the requirement for written informed consent on behalf of study participants. Official support letters were obtained from Southwest Ethiopia People Regional Health Bureau Public Health Institute, Zonal Health Departments, and medical directors of the study area. Verbal consent was also obtained from the ART providers and data clerks. The confidentiality of study participants was maintained by avoiding the use of their names.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.