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Authors
Olanya, Ochuga Patrick
Migisha, Richard
Fajardo, Yarine
Byamukama, Onesmus
Kayondo, Musa
Mugyenyi, Godfrey R.
Ngonzi, Joseph
Kanyesigye, Hamson
Salad, Anisa
Daniel, Begumana
Bashir, Mohamed
Sowedi, Kasyeba
Musisi, Byaruhanga Norbert
Moses, Anyit
Emmanual, Adupa
Patrick, Etwop
Tibaijuka, Leevan
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Article History
Received: 30 November 2025
Accepted: 26 March 2026
First Online: 30 March 2026
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: This study was approved by; Mbarara University of Science and Technology Research Ethics Committee under reference number MUST-2024-1809 and Uganda National Council for Science and Technology reference number HS5949ES. Administrative clearance was obtained from the hospital director’s office at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital before conducting the study. Written informed consent was obtained from each study participant before participation in the study. Confidentiality of the study participants was ensured by using unique identifiers. Participants were free to withdraw from the study at any time. Recruitment into the study was voluntary and free. We respected the guidelines of Helsinki and CIOMS-2002 (Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences) regarding research with humans, avoiding any physical or moral harm.
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
