Teym, Abraham
Zeleke, Tirsit Ketsela
Shiferaw, Mestet Yibeltal
Berihun, Gete
Messelu, Mengistu Abebe
Aynew, Temesgen
Gebeyew, Ayenew Sisay
Assaye, Bayou Tilahun
Yeshiwas, Almaw Genet
Yenew, Chalachew
Article History
Received: 28 February 2025
Accepted: 24 November 2025
First Online: 28 November 2025
Declarations
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: This study was approved by Debre Markos University’s College of Medicine and Health Science College Ethical Review Committee with approval number of Ref No. CMHS/PGC/213/03/2024. Data collectors explained the purpose of the investigation, its benefits, and its procedures to each potential respondent, and any respondent seeking further clarification was assisted. The written informed consent to participate was then obtained from all participants before the start of the study. Any person unwilling to participate was not forced to do so and any person wishing to withdraw at any time during the study was free to do so. Confidentiality and privacy were strictly maintained. Only the principal investigator and research assistants accessed the data. In general, the study was carried out in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki of the World Medical Association (WMA).
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.