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Authors
Ayikobua, Emmanuel Tiyo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4743-9622
Munabi, Ian G.
Nabukenya, Sylvia
Opito, Ronald
Mwaka, Erisa Sabakaki
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Funding
Funding for this research was provided by:
Fogarty International Center (2R25TW009730-06)
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Article History
Received: 14 July 2025
Accepted: 23 October 2025
First Online: 15 December 2025
Declarations
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: This study was reviewed and approved by the Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences Research and Ethics Committee (REC number: SBS-2023-383). The research was conducted in accordance with the ethical guidelines and regulations of the committee. Written informed consent to participate in the study was obtained from all participants prior to data collection. All participants were adults (18 years and above). Participation was voluntary, and all respondents had the option to withdraw at any stage without any consequences.
: Not applicable. This study did not involve the publication of any identifiable personal data, images, or other information that would require individual consent to publish.
: Informed written consent was obtained from all participants prior to inclusion in the study. As all participants were adults (aged 18 or above), no consent from parents or legal guardians was required. Participants were provided with information about the purpose of the study, procedures, risks, and confidentiality measures. Only individuals who gave written consent were enrolled.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
