Bedane, Deriba A. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5693-3630
Tadesse, Samuel
Bariso, Moyeta
Reta, Wondu
Desu, Gaddisa
Article History
Received: 21 October 2020
Accepted: 7 June 2021
First Online: 24 June 2021
Declarations
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: This study was approved by the school of graduate studies of Jimma University and ethical clearance was obtained from the ethical review board of Jimma University, Institute of Health (IHRPG1/519/2019). It was confirmed that the study met the ethical and scientific standards outlined in national and international guidelines. Then it was permitted and supervised by the Department of internal medicine. All the study participants were informed about the purpose of the study, their right to refuse, assured confidentiality, and informed written consent was obtained before the interview and recording of ECG. The measurements of blood pressure [CitationRef removed], anthropometry (weight, height, waist circumference, and hip circumferences) [CitationRef removed], fasting blood glucose level [CitationRef removed], and recording of electrocardiography [CitationRef removed] were made according to the respective guidelines.
: Not applicable.
: All authors declare that they have no competing interest.