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Authors
Ssentongo, Saadick Mugerwa
Ojok, Billy
Opito, Ronald
Oryokot, Bonniface
Esabu, Moses
Odit, Amos
Lubowa, Albert
Okello, Joseph
Abu, Ibrahim Musenze
Mutambi, Cryton
Luwedde, Flavia
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Article History
Received: 3 July 2025
Accepted: 27 October 2025
First Online: 18 November 2025
Declarations
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: Ethical approval and informed consent waiver for the study were sought from the Mbale Hospital Research and Ethics Committee (REC), approval number MRRH-2024-391. Confidentiality was maintained by ensuring that individual patient-level data obtained was de-identified, encrypted, and passworded to ensure access by only an authorized team of investigators. Administrative clearance to collect and utilize medical records of the facilities was sought from the health facility in charge. The study methods were conducted in compliance with the Helsinki Declaration [ ].
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
