Alemayehu, Meron Asmamaw
Azene, Abebaw Gedef
Mihretie, Kebadnew Mulatu
Article History
Received: 3 November 2022
Accepted: 3 May 2023
First Online: 17 May 2023
Declarations
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: Ethical clearance was obtained from the Bahir Dar University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethical review board (Reference number: <i>CMHS/IRB 01–008</i>). A formal letter was submitted and written permission was obtained from the study hospitals. Written informed consent to participate was taken from each study participant before data collection. For children less than 18 years, written consent was obtained from their guardians. Before enrolling participants, the principal investigators had made sure that the patients understood what the research process will involve and acknowledged that this is acceptable. Participants were assured of anonymity regarding the collection of data. Patients who developed SSIs during post-discharge follow-up were linked to either nearby health facilities or their respective study hospitals. Surgeons and Nurses were also assured of anonymity in overall reporting. All experiments and relevant details were conducted under relevant and approved guidelines and approved by the study Hospitals as well as the Bahir Dar University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethical review board.
: Not Applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.