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Tshimbila Kabangu, J. M. V. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4781-7996
Tsiwedi-Tsilabia, Espérance https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1374-4401
Faida-Kitoga, https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6625-5544
Cizungu-Namugusha, Jules https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0134-1258
Muhindo-Kabuyaya, Pascal https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3696-2239
Arung Kalau, Willy https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0315-2301
Lundimu Tugirimana, Pierrot https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1904-4885
Mushagalusa Kasali, Félicien https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5956-2110
Kadima Ntokamunda, Justin https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0395-7935
Mukadi-Bamuleka, Daniel https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6836-8704
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Received: 14 October 2025
Accepted: 9 February 2026
First Online: 16 February 2026
Declarations
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: This study’s research protocol received approval from the Ethics Committee of the University of Goma (approval number UNIGOM/CEM/001/2022) and complied with the Declaration of Helsinki. Permission to conduct the study was obtained from all participating health facilities. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants who were ≥ 18 years of age. Parents and through legal guardians secured for minor participants or those who were unconscious.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
