Article History
Received: 2 August 2023
Accepted: 10 June 2024
First Online: 17 June 2024
Declarations
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: Utilizing secondary data with permission from ICF International, this study analyzed information sourced from the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS), conducted by ICF International. The experimental protocols for data collection, participant involvement, and ethical considerations were reviewed and approved by the relevant institutional and/or licensing committee during the original survey. Moreover, informed consent was obtained from all participants or their legal guardian(s) as part of the data collection process. The study adheres to the ethical and consent procedures implemented by ICF International for the Uganda DHS. All procedures contributing to this research adhered to the ethical standards set by relevant national and institutional committees for human experimentation, as well as the Helsinki Declaration of 1975, amended in 2008.
: Not applicable.
: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.