Ayele, Zenebe Tefera https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7735-8356
Assefaw, Mandefro
Gashaw, Wondimnew
Wondifraw, Endalk Birrie
Abebaw, Nigusie
Liyew, Atrsaw Dessie
Dilnessa, Tenagnework
Chanyalew, Lemlem
Worku, Alehegn
Ahmed, Lubaba
Negesse, Yezbalem
Eshetie, Asres
Article History
Received: 3 September 2025
Accepted: 22 January 2026
First Online: 2 February 2026
Declarations
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: The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical clearance was obtained from Wollo University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Ethical Review Committee. A Letter of cooperation was obtained from south Wollo zone health office. Written consent was obtained from individual respondents. The participants’ confidentiality was maintained throughout the study and information regarding the identification of the patient was recorded anonymously.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.