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Comparison between dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and calcaneal quantitative ultrasound for determining bone mineral density in children living with HIV in uganda: A cross- sectional study

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05881-5

Published Online: 2025-07-04

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Authors

Natukunda, Eva

Szubert, Alexander J.

Bamford, Alasdair

Doerholt, Katja

Gibb, Diana M.

Wandera, Centurio

Nakalyango, Aidah

Griffiths, Anna

Monkiewicz, Lara

Nangiya, Joan J.

Nambi, Esther

Musiime, Victor

Musoke, Phillipa
Funding

Funding for this research was provided by:

European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (TRIA2015-1078,, TRIA2015-1078,, TRIA2015-1078,, TRIA2015-1078,, TRIA2015-1078,, TRIA2015-1078,, TRIA2015-1078,, TRIA2015-1078,, TRIA2015-1078,, TRIA2015-1078,, TRIA2015-1078,, TRIA2015-1078,)
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Article History

Received: 7 December 2023

Accepted: 16 June 2025

First Online: 4 July 2025

Declarations

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: The CHAPAS 4 trial was approved by Joint Clinical Research Centre Institutional Review Board (Reference number JC 1417) and the sub-study was approved by the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (Reference number 2019 − 135). In addition, the main study and sub study were approved by the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology. (Reference number HS:2369). Furthermore, regulatory approval for CHAPAS 4 was obtained from the National Drug Authority (Reference number CTC 066).Parents or legal guardians provided written informed consent for study participation. In addition, children aged eight years and above provided written informed assent.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

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