Article History
Received: 29 June 2017
Accepted: 25 June 2018
First Online: 3 July 2018
Authors’ information
: YM holds a PhD in epidemiology and MSc in demography. YM has 25 years of experience in public health research, with a particular emphasis on reproductive, maternal and child health. YM has authored and co-authored more than 40 scientific articles in reputable journals and is currently serving as the Managing Director and Senior Researcher for Mela Research in Ethiopia.DS holds PhDs in international development and social demography and has more than 27 years of experience in research, teaching and program evaluation in Ethiopia and Canada. DS is affiliated with Mela Research PLC as a Senior Research Associate.EW holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health and in Environmental and Development Economics. He has more than 15 years of experience in public health research and teaching. EW is a senior researcher at Mela Research in Ethiopia.
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