Buzigi, Edward https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3605-8111
Pillay, Kirthee https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3161-1050
Siwela, Muthulisi
Mkhwanazi, Blessing
Ngidi, Mjabuliseni
Article History
Received: 10 August 2024
Accepted: 7 March 2025
First Online: 17 March 2025
Declarations
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: The study was performed following the ethical standards as laid down in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was granted by the Research Ethical Committee at The AIDS Support Organisation Research Ethical Committee (Reference number: TASO-REC/066/19-UG-REC-009). Informed and signed consent were obtained individually from the pregnant women in the antenatal clinic. Informed consent was taken from legally authorized representatives and/or guardians of all participants who were below 18 years old and those without formal education.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.