Agaba, Brian
Nelly, Hellen Naiga
Wanyana, Mercy Wendy
Zalwango, Jane Frances
Simbwa, Brenda
Akunzirwe, Rebecca
Zavuga, Robert
Kawungezi, Peter Chris
Zalwango, Marie Gorreti
Migamba, Stella Martha
Kadobera, Daniel
Bulage, Lilian
Migisha, Richard
Ario, Alex Riolexus
Harris, Julie R.
Article History
Received: 11 December 2023
Accepted: 12 July 2024
First Online: 22 July 2024
Declarations
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: This study was in response to a public health emergency. Ministry of Health Uganda granted us permission to conduct this study in response to the need to improve the mental health and psychosocial support pillar of the outbreak response during Ebola disease outbreaks. In-addition, this activity was reviewed by CDC and was conducted consistent with applicable federal law and CDC policy. §§See e.g., 45 C.F.R. part 46, 21 C.F.R. part 56; 42 U.S.C. §241(d); 5 U.S.C. §552a; 44 U.S.C. §3501 et seq.We sought verbal informed consent from the respondents who were at least 18 years old as well as those that were below 18 years of age and emancipated. The authors also sought assent from children below 18 years of age who were not emancipated and informed verbal consent from their parents or guardians. Verbal consent was preferred over written consent to reduce a possible risk of spread of the Ebola virus. The data was collected with no identifying information. Data was stored on a password protected computer and only accessible to the study team.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing of interest.