Waziri, Musa Abbas
Vivian, Akello
Raymond, Atwine
Lauben, Amagara Kyomukama
Joel, Wandabwa
Edwin, Musinguzi
Peter, Awio John
Godfroy, Nyenke Basara
Sonye, Kiyaka
Molle, Fabrice
Sikakulya, Franck Katembo
Muhumuza, Joshua
Kithinji, Stephen Mbae
Kagenderezo, ByaMungu Pahari
Vahwere, Bienfait Mumbere
Article History
Received: 23 April 2024
Accepted: 15 June 2026
First Online: 26 June 2026
Declarations
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: The study and attendant protocols were approved by the Kampala International University Research Ethics Committee (KIU‑REC) and registered with the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCSTREG No‑KIU‑2022‑155); informed consent was obtained from all participants, and all procedures were conducted in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations, including the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and applicable national ethical standards.
: Consent to publish on part of the participants is not applicable since there is no identifying information.
: The authors declare no competing interests.