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Article History

Received: 1 July 2024

Accepted: 28 October 2024

First Online: 6 November 2024

Declarations

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: The study was carried out after receiving an ethical clearance endorsement from Injibara University College of Natural and Computational Science Research and Community service vice dean with a reference number of CNCS/PG/R/CS/V/Dean/255/23 and all methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations. Consent of the respondent formal letter of permission was obtained from administrative bodies of the district and then from the respective Kebeles (lower administrative). After explaining the objective and procedure of the study, written informed consent was taken from the parents / legal guardians of the under-five children to confirm willingness to participate in the study. For this purpose, a one-page consent form was attached to the cover page of each questionnaire stating the general purpose of the study and issues of confidentiality, which were discussed by data collectors before proceeding to the survey. The consent form was read and their thumb print impression was taken to replace signature for illiterate respondents. Unique identification household number was used to ensure confidentiality of individual participants’ information. The study participants were informed that all the collected data can only be used for the objective of the study. For those not willing to take part in the study, their right was respected to withdraw from the study. All responses were kept confidential and children with diarrhea during the visit were advised to seek treatment.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.