S. Phiri, Atupere http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9451-5758
Mulwafu, Manuel
Robbins Zaniku, Haules
Banda Aron, Moses
Kanyema, Judith
Chibvunde, Stellar
Ndarama, Enoch
Momba, Grace
Munyaneza, Fabien
Thambo, Lameck
Kachimanga, Chiyembekezo
Matanje, Beatrice
Article History
Received: 11 August 2023
Accepted: 11 May 2024
First Online: 23 May 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects by Helsinki’s declaration were followed throughout the study. Before involving the participants, ethical approval was sought from the Malawi National Health Science Research Committee, Protocol number 1216 (Evaluation of Clinical Care in Neno District, Malawi), dated August 25, 2021, and from the Neno District Research and Ethics Committee. Participants received verbal and written informed consent before participating in the study. Collected data was stored privately, and only those involved in the study had access to it. Participants were also informed about the voluntary nature of their participation and that they could withdraw from the study at any time without specifying a reason for doing so.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.