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Gezahegn, Belay
Shentema, Meaza Gezu
Abaya, Samson Wakuma
Erkalo, Walelign
Eshete, Mulugeta Ayalew
Takele, Abera Kumie
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Article History
Received: 2 October 2025
Accepted: 24 February 2026
First Online: 3 March 2026
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: This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Board of Addis Ababa University (protocol code SPH/452/2025; approval date January 22, 2025). Verbal informed consent was obtained from all participants before data collection, after explaining the purpose, procedures, potential risks, and benefits of the study. Participants were informed of their right to withdraw at any time without penalty, and confidentiality was maintained throughout the research process.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
: Not Applicable.
