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Article History

Received: 15 December 2023

Accepted: 12 November 2024

First Online: 18 December 2024

Declarations

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: Ethical approval was obtained from the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences ethical review committee with the reference number (Ref.No.HD/MUH/T.543/2017). Permissions were acquired from all appropriate authorities starting from the Regional Administrative Secretary (RAS), and District Executive Director (DED) for Ubungo. Also, permission was requested by the District Medical Officer in charge, who recommended permission to hospital authorities to participate in data collected. Written consent was obtained from each caregiver who participated in the study. Voluntary participation was encouraged, and the participants were assured of confidentiality. Privacy and confidentiality were highly maintained by avoiding unauthorized people from accessing study information. Anonymity was maintained by using the participant’s identity and no name of the participants was recorded during the interview. Prior to consenting, details including purpose of the study and associated benefits were clearly explained to the study participants. All audio interviews and transcripts were saved in a password-protected computer to avoid access from unauthorized personnel. Participants were assured that there was no possibility of harm due to their participation in this study, including any impact on the care they received at the hospital.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.