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Article History

Received: 18 January 2021

Accepted: 17 May 2021

First Online: 11 June 2021

Declarations

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: A.A has a Masters in Clinical Laboratory Science with specialty in Hematology & Immunohematology from Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS) of Addis Ababa University. A.T, PhD, Associate Professor in Hematology & Immunohematology Unit of DMLS, AAU; G.D is an MD OB-GY specialist at St Peter Hospital, A.D is an MD, Neonatologist in School of Medicine, AAU.

: The study protocol was reviewed and ethically approved by the Research and Ethics Committees of the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University and St. Peter Specialized Hospital Research Department. The mothers of neonates consented to participate after informing them about the aim of the study, voluntary participation, confidentiality of the information and their right to withdraw from the study anytime. All methods were performed in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.