Ahmed, Ibsa Abdusemed
Ayele, Behailu Hawulte
Bacha, Yadeta Dessie
Huka, Alo Edin
Dinsa, Girmaye Deye
Bushra, Abdulmalik Abdela
Article History
Received: 26 August 2023
Accepted: 8 April 2025
First Online: 24 April 2025
Declarations
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: This study strictly adhered to the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was obtained from the Haramaya University College of Health and Medical Sciences Institutional Health Research Ethical Review Committee (IHRERC) under reference number IHRERC/217/2021. All relevant parties were duly informed through an explanatory letter. Comprehensive information about the study's objectives was provided to all women participants before seeking their informed consent. Written, informed, and signed consent was obtained from all the participants and their legal guardians, and utmost care was taken to ensure confidentiality, anonymity, and respect throughout the study. Participants retained the freedom to withdraw from the study at any stage. All protocols and procedures were approved by the Institutional Health Research Ethical Review Committee (IHRERC).
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.