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Authors
Ayele, Basha
Mekonnen, Zeleke
Tessema, Tesfaye Sisay
Alemayehu, Dawit Hailu
Melaku, Kalkidan
Moga, Shewki
Nassir, Maeruf Fetu
Ayele, Abaysew
Mihret, Adane
Beyene, Getenet
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Article History
Received: 23 April 2025
Accepted: 18 August 2025
First Online: 21 August 2025
Declarations
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: The study was conducted following the Declaration of Helsinki, and ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the Jimma University Institute of Health (IHRPRD/1092/2021). Consent was also obtained from the study sites.
: The mothers/caregivers of the children provided informed, voluntary, written, and signed consent after the study’s purpose was explained in full to them. Parents/caregivers of the children were also informed about the confidentiality of the information gained and their absolute right to refuse or withdraw from participation in the research.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
