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Article History

Received: 5 June 2024

Accepted: 25 September 2024

First Online: 8 October 2024

Declarations

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: Ethical clearance was sought from Addis Ababa University (AAU), Collage of Development Studies (CoDS) and administration permission was received from respective authority during the data collection. Eligible individual study participants were given their consents before participating in the data collection. Benefit and risk or discomfort related to the survey was briefed to the participant before the interview. Privacy and confidentiality of the respondents’ information was maintained. The data collectors approached the participants in a non-judgmental, empathic and welcoming way. The participants were not forced to participate; he/she had the right to refuse or withdraw from the study. In addition, the data did not include personal identifier and kept in looked cabinet. Only the authors had access to the study hard and soft copy data in order to maintain confidentiality.

: The authors declare no competing interests.