Ndugga, Patricia
Kwagala, Betty
Wandera, Stephen Ojiambo
Kisaakye, Peter
Mbonye, Martin K.
Ngabirano, Fred
Funding for this research was provided by:
Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund
Article History
Received: 18 October 2022
Accepted: 29 March 2023
First Online: 11 April 2023
Declarations
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: The authors declare that there is no competing interest.
: The authors confirm that all methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations. The study was approved by the TASO Research and Ethics Committee (approval number: TASO REC/003/2021-UG-REC-009) and was registered by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (registration number SS748ES). Also, we confirm that informed consent was obtained from all subjects and/or their legal guardian(s) and an informed consent statement was obtained from the legally authorized representatives of illiterate participants. For the participants aged less than 18, informed consent was also obtained from their respective parent(s)/guardian(s).Additional authorization to conduct the study was obtained from district leaders before approaching individual participants. Informed consent was obtained from all participants. In the case of minors, assent was sought in addition to parental consent. During data collection data was recorded using a digital recorder and files downloaded and stored on a password protected computer whose files were accessible only to the study team. To maintain confidentiality of the information and the privacy of the participants, only selected participants and the moderators attended the sessions. No personal identifying information was recorded on transcripts, and confidentiality was explained and agreed to by all participants prior to the commencement of each interview and FGD.
: Not applicable.