Gebrekirstos, Lielt Gebreselassie
Funding for this research was provided by:
Adroit International Research Fellowship.
Article History
Received: 7 March 2025
Accepted: 10 July 2025
First Online: 7 August 2025
Declarations
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: The study was reviewed and ethically approved by the Wolaita Sodo University Ethical Review Board (CHSM/ERC/01/16) and was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. A support letter was secured from the Adroit International Research Fellowship (AIRF), and official permission was granted by local administrative offices. Written informed consent in the presence of a witness who attested to the procedures was obtained from participants prior to interviews, ensuring they understood the study’s purpose, potential risks, and benefits. Confidentiality was strictly maintained, with no personal identifiers recorded. Participants had the right to withdraw from the study at any time without consequences.
: The authors declare no competing interests.