Mkuwa, Serafina
Sempeho, Jane
Kimbute, Omari
Mushy, Stella Emmanuel
Ndjovu, Anthony
Mfaume, Juhudi
Ngalesoni, Frida
Article History
Received: 8 October 2022
Accepted: 18 January 2023
First Online: 24 January 2023
Declarations
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: We obtained ethical approval from the Institutional Review Board of the Muhimbili University of Health, and Allied Sciences granted ethical clearance for the study. The Regional and District Medical Officers and village leaders obtained permission to conduct the study. The interviews were conducted in a private room prepared by the participants, which ensured convenient access and privacy. The study coordinator informed the participants about the study’s purpose, scope, and importance at the beginning of each discussion. The study participants were informed of their rights to participate and withdraw during the interview whenever they felt like it. Written informed consent was obtained from each participant for participating and recording the interviews. In addition, all methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
: Not applicable.
: All authors declare that they have no competing interest.