Hailemariam, Rorisa Tadele
Nigatu, Araya Mesfin
Melaku, Mequannent Sharew
Article History
Received: 17 March 2023
Accepted: 8 August 2023
First Online: 22 August 2023
Declarations
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: Ethical approval was secured from the Institutional Ethical Review Board (IRB) of the University of Gondar, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Institute of Public Health (reference no: IPH/2012/2014). We confirm that all methods were carried out following the Helsinki declarations and also complied with the ethical requirements set by the University of Gondar. Furthermore, since the data were collected during the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors implemented infection prevention protocols including social distancing and wearing of face masks. Written informed consent was obtained from each respondent before administering the questionnaire after describing the study’s purpose. Participants were given assurances on any information they have submitted in order to ensure confidentiality. Data was collected in an entirely anonymous manner, and their privacy had been maintained.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.