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Authors
Debela, Derese Eshetu
Aschalew, Zeleke
Bante, Agegnehu
Yihune, Manaye
Gomora, Degefa
Hussein, Feisal
Sahile, Ayele
Mersha, Abera
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Article History
Received: 13 January 2023
Accepted: 12 March 2024
First Online: 18 March 2024
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: Ethical clearance was obtained from Institutional Research Ethics Review Board with the reference number of (IRB/1222/2022) of Arba Minch University, College of Medicine and Health Science. Permission letter were gained from Health offices of Bale and East Bale zones and finally from study Hospitals before data collection began. At the beginning of data collection, informed consent to participate was taken from all participants and parents/legal guardians of participants after the explanation of the purpose and procedures of the study. Any information obtained from respondents would be kept confidential and anonymous. To maintain confidentiality, respondents’ names were replaced with code numbers. During data collection, the possible COVID-19 prevention measures were implemented. All necessary methods were carried out in accordance with the guidelines of institutional and declaration of Helsinki.
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
