Kassa, Betelehem
Melesse, Addishiwot
Etissa, Eyob Kebede
Haile, Bitseat W.
Tekleab, Atnafu Mekonnen
Kukora, Stephanie
Article History
Received: 9 March 2026
Accepted: 11 May 2026
First Online: 27 May 2026
Declarations
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: Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Institutional Review Board of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital and the Institutional Review Board of St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Reference number: PM23/521). Permission to conduct the study was also obtained from the Ethiopian Pediatric Society.All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations, including the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to participation. Participation was voluntary, and respondents were informed of their right to decline or withdraw at any time without any consequences. All data were collected anonymously to ensure confidentiality.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.