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Article History

Received: 19 December 2024

Accepted: 7 March 2025

First Online: 14 March 2025

Declarations

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: The authors confirm that all procedures involved in this study adhered to the ethical standards of the relevant national and institutional committees on human experimentation, as well as the principles outlined in the Helsinki Declaration of 1975, revised in 2008. Ethical approval for the study was granted by the University of Gondar Institutional Review Board (approval number: UoGIRBSOM/0043/2024). Participants did not receive any financial or material incentives for their participation. Prior to data collection, participants were provided with comprehensive information about the study. This included details regarding its purpose, potential risks and benefits, the confidentiality of the data, and the voluntary nature of participation. Both verbal and written informed consent was obtained from all participants before the commencement of the study.

: The authors declare no competing interests.