Lubogo, David
Wamani, Henry
Mayega, Roy William
Orach, Christopher Garimoi
Funding for this research was provided by:
The Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund (MakRIF).
Article History
Received: 8 October 2024
Accepted: 13 February 2025
First Online: 26 February 2025
Declarations
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: This study adhered to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was obtained from the Higher Degree’s Research and Ethics Committee of Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH HDREC Protocol 071) and the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology (UNCST - HS1281ES). Written voluntary informed consent was obtained from adult participants, while assent and parental or guardian informed consent were secured for minors prior to their recruitment into the study. Participants were compensated for their time and transportation expenses at each study visit.
: “Not applicable”.
: The authors declare no competing interests.