Cassocera, Marta
Bauhofer, Adilson Fernando Loforte https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8184-9695
Chissaque, Assucênio
Munlela, Benilde https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4122-3609
Guimarães, Esperança
Isaías, Telma
Conjo, Carolina
Maculuve, Braiton
Chicumbe, Sérgio
de Deus, Nilsa https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6769-7111
Funding for this research was provided by:
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (JO369/5-2, JO369/5-2, JO369/5-2, JO369/5-2, JO369/5-2)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (###)
World Health Organization, Regional Office for Africa (###)
African Research in Neglected Tropical Diseases (89539)
Article History
Received: 30 August 2024
Accepted: 5 March 2025
First Online: 19 March 2025
Declarations
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: The study protocol was approved by the Mozambique National Committee for Bioethics in Mozambique (IRB00002657, reference Nr. 348/CNBS/13). The study procedures were conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent was obtained from caregivers, after explaining study aims and procedures. Data confidentiality was ensured by storing the physical data collection and consent forms in a lockable cabinet with access only to the study investigators.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.