Mernie, Gezahegn
Kloos, Helmut
Adane, Metadel
Funding for this research was provided by:
Amhara Regional Health Bureau
Article History
Received: 20 April 2021
Accepted: 8 March 2022
First Online: 21 March 2022
Declarations
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: Ethical clearance was initially obtained from the Ethical Review Committee of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University. An official letter in support of the study was also obtained from Wollo University, which in turn helped us to obtain written permission from the Health Bureau of North Shoa Zone and each selected <i>kebele</i> in from the Menz Gera Midir District. Written informed consent was obtained from each mother/caregiver of the study participant children. Assent was also obtained from the mothers/caregivers on behalf of their participating children. The study participants were informed that they had the right to decline to participate and to withdraw from the study at any time for any reason. Study subjects found to have diarrhea were given oral rehydration salts (ORS) and referred to the nearest health center for further treatment if needed. Confidentiality and privacy of all participants was ensured. All study methods were performed in accordance with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.