Hailemicheal, Kitachew https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9121-5268
Endalkachew, Biruk https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3577-376X
Ejigu, Solomon
Eshetu, Nikodimos https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5763-6729
Fisseha, Ephrem https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3466-9391
Getachew, Dawit https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4056-1019
Funding for this research was provided by:
Mizan Tepi University
Article History
Received: 21 January 2024
Accepted: 12 January 2026
First Online: 21 January 2026
Declarations
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: This study was approved by the Research Ethics Review Committee (RERC) of Mizan Tepi University to be performed in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Letter of cooperation was provided to each Zone and Public health institutions from Mizan Tepi University. Before the start of the study, informed written consent to participate was obtained from all participants after clarifying the objectives, purpose, and the harm and benefits of the study. Also, confidentiality, anonymity, and freedom to withdraw from the study at any time were maintained throughout the study.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.