Bayleyegn, Nebiyou Simegnew http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9267-0906
Abafita, Mohammed
Worku, Addis Temie
Baye, Minale Fekadie
Article History
Received: 12 October 2023
Accepted: 31 January 2024
First Online: 23 February 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical clearance with Ref No. JHRPGGD/735/20 was obtained from the institutional review board of Jimma University and was brought to the office of JUMC medical director and head of the Surgery department. Then, a formal letter of permission to conduct the study was taken from both administrative bodies. A written informed consent was also obtained from each study participant who was able to communicate and from first degree relatives from those who weren’t able to communicate after a clear-orientation of the objectives, benefits, purpose and procedures of the study.
: The participants of this study were informed about the potential for publication of this study material, and their consent was taken.
: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this paper.