Tegegne, Gizachew Aynalem
Rade, Bayew Kelkay
Yismaw, Ayenew Engida
Taye, Worku
Mengistie, Berihun Agegn
Article History
Received: 5 December 2023
Accepted: 18 March 2024
First Online: 5 April 2024
Declarations
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: An ethical clearance letter was obtained after being reviewed and approved by the Institutional Ethical Review Board of the University of Gondar (reference number: MIDW/53/2014 E.C., Ethiopian calendar). Along with ethical clearance, a formal letter was obtained from Amhara public health institutions for each hospital. After getting a letter of support from each hospital and following an explanation of the purpose of the study, written informed consent was obtained from each study participant. Verification was made that they were free to withdraw consent and discontinue participation at any time. All participants were assured that their personal information would be kept confidential and private.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.