Haque, Md. Imdadul
Rani, Varoti
Chowdhury, ABM Alauddin
Akter, Tasnim
Hasan, Istiaque
Harun, Md. Golam Dostogir
Zafar Ullah, Abu Naser
Article History
Accepted: 3 June 2021
First Online: 24 August 2021
Declarations
: Ethics Approval and Informed Consent
: As marginalized community, prior to commencing the data collection, we first met the community leader of Dalit community, and explained the study objectives and took their oral consent to collect information regarding the study topic. We then explained the study objectives clearly to the study. To comply with all possible ethical issues, the participants were also confirmed that participation was sheer voluntary, and could be terminated at any time without reason and without any penalty. An informed written consent was taken from the participants (aged >18 years) before interview, and they were ensured that all their personal information would be preserved with strict confidentiality. However, in the case of pregnant girls aged <18 years, the study procedure adopted the assent from participants and consent from their legal guardian (husband/father). While entering each household, we gather consent of participation from the household head as well. The study protocol was reviewed and approved by the FAHS-REC, DIU ethics committee.
: Not applicable
: The authors declare no competing interests.