Girmay, Aderajew Mekonnen
Getachew, Tsegaye
Zeru, Arega
Ararso, Desallegn
Achamyeleh, Hiwot
Yirtaw, Tewodros Getinet
Taddele, Wogayehu
Dagne, Tesfaye
Zeweldemariam, Martha Seife
Alemayehu, Senait
Tesfaye, Hanim
Chekol, Daniel Alemayehu
Gonfa, Geremew
Abride, Kelem Berhanu
Gebregiorgis, Weldemariam Bahre
Leul, Yitayh
Getachew, Fikreselassie
Molla, Gebeyaw
Taddele, Tefera
Tadele, Ashenif
Zeleke, Girum Taye
Hailu, Mesay
Khashan, Ali S.
Tollera, Getachew
Article History
Received: 25 September 2025
Accepted: 8 January 2026
First Online: 19 January 2026
Declarations
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: The research proposal was approved by the scientific and ethical review board of the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, under reference number EPHI-6.13/906. The study methods complied fully with the principles set forth in the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its subsequent amendments, along with other applicable ethical guidelines. Before data collection began, written informed consent was secured from all participants. Throughout the study, the confidentiality and privacy of all participants were attentively safeguarded. Written consent was obtained from the study participants before the study was conducted.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.