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Gebremariam, Abrehaley Teklemariam https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0486-6952
Weldu, Awtachew Berhe https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2898-563X
Gebre-Egziabher, Kinfe Abraha
Ebrahim, Mohamedawel Mohamedniguss https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4556-2579
Abreha, Girmatsion Fisseha
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Received: 15 May 2025
Accepted: 19 January 2026
First Online: 26 January 2026
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: This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Mekelle University (Approval Protocol No. MU_IRB 2173/2024). Ethical procedures were guided by the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to data collection. For participants who were unable to read or write, the consent form was read aloud by trained data collectors, and a thumbprint was taken in the presence of an impartial witness to document voluntary participation. Confidentiality and anonymity of responses were strictly maintained throughout the study.
: Written informed consent was obtained from all participants before data collection. For participants unable to read or write, the consent form was read aloud and thumb print consent was obtained. Not applicable. This manuscript does not contain any individual person’s data in any form.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
