Wubale, Melkam Alebachew
Assaye, Ashagre Molla
Wondyifraw, Haileyesus Gedamu
Guadie, Bazezew Asfaw
Beyene, Meseret Mekuriaw
Article History
Received: 30 January 2024
Accepted: 17 December 2024
First Online: 23 December 2024
Declarations
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: The study was conducted in accordance with the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and the following amendments. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Bahir Dar University. Permission letters were obtained from each of the six participating colleges. During data collection, informed oral consent was obtained from each study participant. Besides, it was waived by the IRB of Bahir Dar University. All collected data was coded and locked in a separate room, and computer data was secured by a personal password to maintain privacy. Moreover, confidentiality was maintained through anonymity and privacy measures to protect respondents' rights during the research process. The confidentiality of the information was maintained throughout the study.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.