Cherie, Niguss
Tsega, Yawkal
Mohammed, Anissa
Abegaz, Zinet
Endawkie, Abel
Dawed, Yeshimebet Ali
Kebede, Natnael
Article History
Received: 3 December 2023
Accepted: 15 March 2024
First Online: 16 April 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical approval was obtained from the ethical review committee of the School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences at Wollo University. After explaining the purpose of the study, written informed consent was obtained from participants before data collection. They were informed that participating in the study was voluntary and their right to withdraw from the study at any time during the interview was assured. For this purpose, a one-page consent letter was attached as a cover page of each questionnaire stating the general objective of the study and issues of confidentiality. Permission to undertake the study was performed at all levels. Caretakers were given detailed information about the purpose of the study, data collection procedures, and possible risks/ discomforts and benefits of participating in the study through the consent process. Informed written consent was obtained from all caretakers whose children participated in the study. In this case, caretakers were the families of each student and were presented as caretakers. A child was included in the study only if the caretakers agreed with the child. Despite the caretakers, consent, a child’s decision not to participate in the study was respected. All methods and materials were performed according to the guidelines.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.