Kirabira, Justus
Kayondo, Musa
Bawakanya, Stephen Mayanja
Nsubuga, Edirisa Juniour
Yarine, Fajardo
Namuli, Alexcer
Namugumya, Rita
Natulinda, Christine Hilda
Atwine, Raymond
Birungi, Abraham
Lugobe, Henry Mark
Tibaijuka, Leevan
Kisombo, Dean
Jjuuko, Mark
Agaba, David Collins
Saturday, Pascal
Atupele, Subira Mlangwa
Tumusiime, Matthew
Migisha, Richard
Kajabwangu, Rogers
Article History
Received: 10 February 2023
Accepted: 23 April 2024
First Online: 27 April 2024
Declarations
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: This study protocol and documents were approved by the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) Research and Ethics Committee (ref; 3518) and the MUST Faculty of Medicine Research and Ethics Committee. Administrative clearance was obtained from the Director of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. The study was also approved by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (HS2258ES). The protocol was implemented in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki guidelines. Written informed consent was obtained from all study respondents prior to undergoing study procedures, Women who were found to have premalignant cervical lesions were linked to care (further evaluated with colposcopy and managed as per the Uganda Ministry of Health guidelines for the management of premalignant lesions [] in the cervical cancer screening clinic of Mbarara Regional Referential Hospital). Participants who tested HIV positive were linked to ART care at the ART clinic of Mbarara Regional Reviewer Hospital.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.