Acharya, Shiva Raj
Article History
Received: 8 January 2025
Accepted: 3 June 2025
First Online: 13 June 2025
Declarations
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: This study utilized anonymized data that is publicly available and accessible through the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) website (). Approval was obtained from the DHS to access and use the dataset for this study (no. 2024-11-29). The 2017 TjDHS received ethical approval from the Institutional Review Board of ICF International in the United States. This study adhered to the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. ICF International ensured that the survey complied with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations for the protection of human subjects. Written informed consent was obtained from the participants. For participants under 18, consent was obtained from their parents or guardians, along with assent from the minors themselves.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.