Kelepile, Matlhogonolo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8235-6582
Kebotsamang, Kago
Mawi, Moagedi
Molebatsi, Kesaobaka
Molefe-Baikai, Onkabetse Julia
Babayani, Nlingisisi
Grady, Sue C.
Mogaetsho, Gaone Edwin
Moshomo, Thato
Kgotlaetsile, Keonayang
Leeme, Tshepo
Gaolathe, Tendani
Mosepele, Mosepele
Funding for this research was provided by:
President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U01 GH000447 and U2G GH001911)
Article History
Received: 31 August 2025
Accepted: 6 January 2026
First Online: 26 January 2026
Declarations
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: This study involved human participants and was approved by the Botswana Ministry of Health Human Research Development Committee (HRDC), Gaborone, Botswana HPDME 13/18/1 X12. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Atlanta, USA. Participants gave informed consent to participate in the study before taking part.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.