Fentie, Hiwot
Ntenda, Peter Austin Morton
Tiruneh, Fentanesh Nibret
Article History
Received: 19 April 2023
Accepted: 9 October 2023
First Online: 1 November 2023
Declarations
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: Not applicable.
: Since the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology (BiT) lacks an institutional review board, we obtained ethical clearance through our partner institute, the Amhara Public Health Institute (APHI). Furthermore, we ensured the informed consent of all study participants by explaining the study’s objectives. For participants who were unable to read the consent form, healthcare providers read it aloud to them. Those who willingly volunteered to participate provided their consent by either signing the form or applying a thumb impression. We assured respondents that their names would not be disclosed, and all information provided would remain confidential. Additionally, participants were given the opportunity to ask questions about the study and had the option to refuse or discontinue their participation at any time. The APHI research review committee approved that all methods adhered to the applicable ethical standards and regulations outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki.
: The authors declare no competing interests.