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Article History

Received: 6 February 2025

Accepted: 13 October 2025

First Online: 18 November 2025

Declarations

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: The authors declare no competing interests.

: This study obtained two ethical approvals from Makerere University School of Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee (MAKSS REC) under the protocol number MAKSS REC 06.17.063 and Uganda Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) with Research Registration Number SS 4383. Information regarding the role of each participant was explained. Informed signed consent was obtained from all respondents or from their legal guardians. All research methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations for doing social research as approved by Makerere University School of Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee and Uganda National Council of Science and Technology.

: All authors have consented to the publication of this manuscript in this Journal.