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Authors
Tegenaw, Geletaw Sahle
Kassie, Balew Ayalew
Senay, Asaye Birhanu
Abdi, Ketema Lemma
Nigatu, Woinshet
Melkamu, Gemechis
Daka, Dawit Wolde
Wordofa, Muluemebet Abera
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Funding
Funding for this research was provided by:
The data collection and analysis for this study were funded by the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Digital Health Activity (DHA).
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Article History
Received: 14 December 2023
Accepted: 29 September 2025
First Online: 21 October 2025
Declarations
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: This study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the national and international guidelines for research involving human participants, and in line with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was obtained from Jimma University Institute of Health Ethics review board (Reference no. IHRPGD/561/22) and a study permission letter from the Ministry of Health. Informed written consent was taken from study participants. Participation responses to questionnaires and interviews were anonymized to protect confidentiality. The data analysis and interpretation were conducted with integrity and transparency. The results presented in this study accurately reflect the findings obtained from the collected data. Proper acknowledgment and citation of the works of other researchers were given to ensure academic integrity.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
