Masembe, Sezalio
Migisha, Richard
Turyasingura, Godwin
Aheisibwe, Hillary
Nzabandora, Emmanuel
Lule, John C.
Article History
Received: 12 December 2023
Accepted: 29 April 2024
First Online: 7 May 2024
Declarations
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: The study was approved by Research Ethics Committee of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (REC No: MUST-2022–724), the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology (HS3091ES) and the administration of KRRH. Written consent was obtained before enrolling all eligible participants and after explaining the aims and methods of conduct of the study to them. Data were collected using interviewer administered structured questionnaires after obtaining written informed consent by four trained research assistants. Confidentiality was ensured by using codes instead of the identities and securely storing data in lockable cupboards and password-protected computer. We adhered to the principles outlined in the Helsinki Declaration and CIOMS-2002 (Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences) guidelines concerning human research, ensuring the prevention of any form of physical or moral harm.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.