Ewunetie, Atsede Alle
Aschale, Abiot
Desta, Melaku
Gietaneh, Wodaje
Asmamaw, Helen
Gedif, Getnet
Abiy, Hailemariam
Article History
Received: 18 March 2024
Accepted: 2 May 2025
First Online: 21 May 2025
Declarations
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: The study was conducted after obtaining ethical clearance from Debre Markos University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Research and Community Service Office with Ref.no HSC/R/C/Ser/Co/83/11/11. A formal Permission paper was given to the respective town administrative Labor and Social Affairs. Verbal informed consent was also obtained from the study participants who were above 18 years and from legal guardian of minors after explaining the purpose of the study. Participants were notified that they had the right to refuse or terminate at any point during the interview and discussion. They were also assured of the confidentiality of the information they provided and would not face any harm or benefit due to their participation in the study.
: We have received informed oral consent from participants for possible publication.
: The authors declare no competing interests.