Mwijage, Judith
Kyejo, Willbroad https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8251-8660
Rubagumya, Davis https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2693-711X
Kombo, Thabit
Mathew, Blessing
Hooda, Faisal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-167X
Makakala, Mandela
Pallangyo, Eunice https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1001-361X
Chuwa, Harrison https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7632-9051
Article History
Received: 2 February 2024
Accepted: 23 May 2025
First Online: 27 May 2025
Declarations
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: This study has received ethical approval from the Ethics Committee of the Aga Khan University, Ethical Review Committee, East Africa (AKU-ERC, EA) Reference number Ref: AKU/2021/03/fb/04/03 prior to initiation. The Ethics Committee ensures the protection of participants’ rights, safety, and welfare in accordance with established ethical guidelines and principles. All participants provided informed consent before participating in the study.
: Written consent for the publication of the research findings has been obtained from participants included in this study. Participants were informed about the purpose of the study, the nature of the data that would be collected, and the potential implications of publication. Confidentiality has been maintained, and any identifying information has been appropriately anonymized to protect the privacy of the participants.
: The authors declare no competing interests.