Girmay, Aderajew Mekonnen
Zeru, Arega
Achamyeleh, Hiwot
Getachew, Tsegaye
Ararso, Desallegn
Yirtaw, Tewodros Getinet
Tadele, Wogayehu
Dagne, Tesfaye
Zeweldemariam, Martha Seife
Beshah, Senait Alemayehu
Gonfa, Geremew
Getachew, Fikreselassie
Molla, Gebeyaw
Tadele, Tefera
Tessema, Masresha
Tadele, Ashenif
Taye, Girum
Tollera, Getachew
Article History
Received: 18 June 2025
Accepted: 15 December 2025
First Online: 24 December 2025
Declarations
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: The study proposal received approval from the Ethiopian Public Health Institute’s scientific and ethical review board, with a reference number EPHI-6.13/906. The research methods adhered strictly to the principles outlined in the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its subsequent amendments, as well as other relevant ethical guidelines. Prior to data collection, written informed consent was obtained from all participants. Throughout the study, the confidentiality and privacy of all participants were carefully protected. Written consent was obtained from the study participants before the study was conducted.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.