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Kiongo, Norah Kagwiria
Maingi, John M.
Nyongesa, Kelvin Wangira
Musyoki, Abednego Moki
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Article History
Received: 16 August 2024
Accepted: 5 March 2025
First Online: 14 November 2025
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: The study obtained informed consent from each patient and carried out the research project following the Declaration of Helsinki, observing participants’ well-being, confidentiality, and ensuring the clinicians in charge of the patients got results timely on all critical findings. The protocol ethical clearance was obtained from the Kenyatta University Ethical Review Committee (PKU/2453/11584), whereas the National Commission for Science and Innovation (Ref No. Ref No: 933594) and Embu County Referral Hospital management issued the research permit.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
