Yohannes, Kalkidan http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1849-6732
Mokona, Hirbaye
Abebe, Lulu
Feyisso, Mohammed
Tesfaye, Adane
Tesfaw, Getachew
Ayano, Getinet
Funding for this research was provided by:
Dilla University (--)
Article History
Received: 16 September 2019
Accepted: 29 October 2020
First Online: 13 November 2020
Ethics approval and consent to participate
: Ethical clearance was obtained from IRB of Dilla University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences. Necessary permission was obtained from the respective localities of Yirgacheffe, Wonago and Dilla Zuriya city administration, health office, and the health centers.After all permission requests were granted, a permission letter, that explains the purpose of the study and rights of participants, was explained for each participant. Participants were assured that they could withdraw from the study at any time during the study period. Written consent was sought in all cases. The privacy of study participants was fully respected during data collection and dissemination of the findings. Patients with depression and hazardous drinking were referred to a mental health professional for further evaluation and support.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.