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Article History

Received: 4 May 2025

Accepted: 15 January 2026

First Online: 7 February 2026

Declarations

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: Ethical approval was obtained from the Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, and permission was granted by the University of Gondar Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital. The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Informed consent was obtained from all participants after explaining the study purpose, procedures, risks, benefits, and their rights, including voluntary participation and withdrawal. Confidentiality and privacy were strictly maintained throughout data collection and analysis.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.