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Article History

Received: 18 October 2024

Accepted: 4 January 2025

First Online: 13 February 2025

Declarations

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: Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Arba Minch University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences with a reference number of IRB/1236/2022. The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki on health research. Formal official permission and support letters were obtained from the Gamo Zone health department and selected district health offices. After explaining the objective of the study, permission was also secured from selected health facilities. Written informed consent was obtained from the study participant after providing them with the information concerning the purpose of the study, benefits and harms of participating in the study. The study participants were also told that participation in the study was completely voluntary and the information will be kept strictly confidential.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.