Yimer, Ali
Ahmed, Mohammed
Zewdie, Amare
Fenta, Sefineh
Article History
Received: 18 November 2022
Accepted: 4 September 2023
First Online: 9 September 2023
Declarations
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: All methods were performed following the relevant guidelines and regulations.Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the University of Gondar with the reference number IPH/1452/2013. A written permission letter was obtained from hospital managers. Written informed consent was obtained from the study participants before the study commencement. Confidentiality was maintained by omitting direct personal identifiers on the questionnaire, using code numbers, storing data locked with a password, and not misusing or wrongfully disclosing their information. Participants were also informed that participation was voluntary and that they could withdraw from the study participation at any stage if they are not comfortable with the investigation.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.