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Authors
Tumwesigye, Nazarius Mbona
Mubangizi, Vincent
Karugahe, Wilber
Napyo, Agnes
Maling, Sam
Mukose, Aggrey
Gitige, Catherine
Mbuo, Mary
Namanda, Cissie
Willcox, Merlin
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Funding
Funding for this research was provided by:
National Institute for Health and Care Research
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Article History
Received: 17 October 2025
Accepted: 1 April 2026
First Online: 15 April 2026
Declarations
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: This study was approved by Makerere University School of Public Health Research Ethics Committee (MakSPH-REC) with a reference number SPH-2024-290 and lastly by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) with reference number HS5521ES. The latter is the final approval level for all research in the country. The research was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki [ ]. All participants provided written informed consent to participate in the study. This was after explaining the nature, purpose, and potential risks of the study. The consent form complied with the national and international standards and thus included a text that showed the respondent was free to decline the interview or stop anytime during the interview.
: This paper does not include any individual data. Therefore, the request for consent for publication is not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
