Mpimbaza, Martin Mbabazi
Migisha, Richard
Twesigomwe, Godfrey
Bajunirwe, Francis
Article History
Received: 7 January 2025
Accepted: 12 August 2025
First Online: 30 September 2025
Declarations
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: This study was approved by the Faculty Research and Ethics Committee (FREC) and the Research Ethics Committee of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST-REC 2023 − 949). Permission to conduct the study was obtained from the Kanungu District leadership. Written informed consent was obtained from the legal guardians of all study participants, and assent was obtained from children aged 7 years and older. All study procedures were conducted in accordance with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations, including the Declaration of Helsinki.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.