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Authors
Mutuzo, Irene Esther https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1234-6786
Kibanja, Grace Milly https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8181-3350
Nsereko, Gerald Mukisa https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9667-0356
Ssewanonda, Richard https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5323-5626
Baluku, Martin Mabunda https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7843-9203
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Funding
Funding for this research was provided by:
This work was supported by the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Grant Round 5, Track 2: PhD Research Grants, for the Financial Year 2023/2024)
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Article History
Received: 8 September 2025
Accepted: 17 March 2026
First Online: 26 March 2026
Declarations
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: The Makerere University School of Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee (MakSSREC) approved the research protocol. The protocol number for this approval is [MAKSSREC 05.2024.740/AR]. The study adheres to the Helsinki Declaration, which sets ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects, including research on identifiable human material and data.
: Prior to participation, respondents were provided with comprehensive information regarding the study, including the anticipated duration (up to 40 min), their rights as participants, and guarantees of confidentiality. Participation was optional, with the provision to withdraw at any time without professional repercussions. In compliance with ethical standards, informed consent was obtained from all individuals before their participation in the study whereby, participants were expected to digitally sign the consent form before responding to the questionnaire. All data is securely saved and retained for five years.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
