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Teshome, Destaw Fetene https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7129-8551
Balcha, Shitaye Alemu
Ayele, Tadesse Awoke
Atnafu, Asmamaw
Mitike, Getnet
Gelaye, Kassahun Alemu
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Article History
Received: 27 September 2022
Accepted: 5 May 2025
First Online: 19 May 2025
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: The Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the University of Gondar approved this trial (Ref. No: V/P/RCS/05/2293/2020). Written informed consent for participation in the form of a signature or thumb print was obtained from each study participant prior to enrollment. Consent for randomization to either of the intervention or control groups was obtained from the district health officer before randomization. Potential participants have been given detailed information about the study’s objectives, procedures, importance, risks, and benefits. Confidentiality of data was assured by using identification numbers and limiting access to the data. Participant participation in the study were on a voluntary basis. The chance to ask any question about the study, as well as the right to refuse or terminate the interview, was provided.
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: Authors declare no competing interests.
