Abay, Fewuze
Yeshita, Hedija Yenus
Mekonnen, Fantahun Ayenew
Sisay, Mekonnen
Article History
Received: 21 September 2019
Accepted: 24 January 2020
First Online: 12 February 2020
Ethics approval and consent to participate
: Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Review Board of the University of Gondar. Permission letter was obtained from Gondar City Administration Health Office. Each health facility head was communicated through formal letter obtained from Gondar City Administration Health Office. Objectives of the study were explained to study participants. Written informed consent was obtained from participants, or parents/guardians of participants for those whose ages were less than 18 years old. The confidentiality of information was guaranteed by using code numbers rather than personal identifiers and by keeping the data protected by locking. Participants were told that they could decline at any time if they feel uncomfortable, even after the interview has started.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.