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Article History

Received: 10 January 2024

Accepted: 18 March 2024

First Online: 8 April 2024

Declarations

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: We obtained ethical clearance from the Ethical Review Committee of the Wolaita Sodo University Institutional Review Board (IRB-WSU). Written informed consent was obtained from respondents during data collection after explaining the purpose of the study. Information was also collected anonymously after obtaining written consent from each respondent, ensuring confidentiality by omitting their name and personal identification throughout the data collection period. The study identification number went from 001 to 468. This code was stored in electronic format, encrypted using the encryption software Mac OS X version 10.9.8, and password-protected on the principal investigator’s personal computer. No other identifier was collected, such as a name or the participant’s home address. Participants were also informed that they have the right to refuse, stop, or withdraw at any time during data collection. Finally, participants were informed that there was no incentive or harm to their participation in this study. This declaration was obtained according to the Helsinki form.

: We, the undersigned, affirm that this paper is an original piece of work conducted by us and has not been previously presented or published in any Journal. We are fully aware of the importance of academic integrity and understand that plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Any direct quotations or material taken from other sources have been appropriately referenced and credited.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper. The authors declare the absence of any other conflict of interest.