Tilahun, Binyam
Amare, Getasew
Endehabtu, Berhanu Fikadie
Atnafu, Asmamaw
Derseh, Lemma
Gurmu, Kassu Ketema
Delllie, Endalkachew
Nigusie, Adane http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0321-8542
Article History
Received: 6 December 2023
Accepted: 17 May 2024
First Online: 30 May 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical clearance was obtained from the University of Gondar's ethical review board (ref. VP/RTT/05/218/2022). Consent was taken from the participants, and the participant's anonymity was maintained.
: Prior to participating in the study, all participants were provided with detailed information about the research objectives, procedures, potential risks and benefits, and their rights as participants. Informed consent was obtained from each participant, either through written consent forms for face-to-face interviews or electronic consent mechanisms for online surveys. Participants were assured of their voluntary participation, the confidentiality of their responses, and their right to withdraw from the study at any time without repercussions. Confidentiality measures: To safeguard participant confidentiality and anonymity, several measures were implemented: Anonymity: Participants' identities were anonymized during data collection and analysis. Personal identifiers such as names, affiliations, and contact information were removed or replaced with unique identifiers to ensure confidentiality. Data encryption: Data collected through online surveys were stored and transmitted using encrypted platforms to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure. Secure data storage: All research data, including interview transcripts and survey responses, were securely stored on password-protected servers accessible only to authorized members of the research team. Restricted access: Access to research data was restricted to authorized members of the research team involved in data collection, analysis, and dissemination. Data were shared with external parties only in aggregated or anonymized form to protect participant confidentiality.
: Not-applicable.
: The authors declared that they have no competing interests.