Chidya, Russel
Kachuma, Olivia
Thole, Tchaka
Banda, Louis
Loewenberger, Mark
Nicholson, Jennifer
Funding for this research was provided by:
ICN
The Fund for Innovation and Transformation
Global Affairs Canada
Canadian Physician for Aid and Relief
Article History
Received: 7 November 2023
Accepted: 23 May 2024
First Online: 29 May 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical approval to conduct the study was provided by the Mzuzu University Research Ethics Committee (MZUNIREC) (Ref No. MZUNIREC/DOR/23/95). Further engagement and permission were sought from government authorities. Confidentiality was considered, and a written informed consent form was signed or thumb printed during data collection. For boys and adolescent girls under 18, written informed assent was obtained from their parents, guardians, or teachers.
: The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the official position of the CPAR or sponsors of the study.
: The authors declare no competing interests.