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Authors
Kumbu, Jacques Mbizi
Nkodila, Aliocha Natuhoyila
Kuzeye, Jules Nakafwako
Minouche, Cynthia Bokumba
Molua, Antoine Aundu
Mbongo, Angel Tanzia
Bisuta, Serge Fueza
Lessenge, Jacquie Bonsuani
Kisile, Olive Mikwo
Sitwaminya, Renault
Beya, Francois Kabongo
Ali, Cathy Risasi
Nsadi, Berthier Fwene
Mbaya, Malik Kayembe
Mpa, Olivier Nzankulu
Omba, Alain Wembolwa
Tsasa, Erick Mbuku
Tsongo, Sosthene Vululi
Kiabaka, Honoré Yambula
Makelele, Raoul Vindu
Lelo, Michel Tshikwela
Mukaya, Jean Tshibola
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Article History
Received: 22 September 2023
Accepted: 28 August 2024
First Online: 2 September 2024
Declarations
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: This study was conducted in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations. The study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of the School of Public Health of the University of Kinshasa at No. ESP / CE / 078 / 2023. Written informed consent was obtained from all the participants and/or their legally acceptable representatives. Non-literate participants were accompanied by a literate peer of their choice. Participants under 18 years of age were accompanied by their parent or guardian. Their informed assents and consent from parent or guardian were requested and signed before the enrolment to the study. Participants had the right to provide consent or not and to withdraw from the study at any time during the interview, without having to provide a reason. Risks to participants in this study were expected to be minimal, as the invasiveness of the ultrasound and pathology examination was minimal.
: Not Applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
