Achola, Roselline
Orach, Christopher Garimoi
Nabiwemba, Elizabeth
Atuyambe, Lynn M.
Article History
Received: 4 April 2023
Accepted: 18 July 2024
First Online: 26 July 2024
Declarations
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: The ethical clearance for this study was obtained from the Makerere University School of Public Health Higher Degrees Research and Ethic Committee (HDREC) # 188 and Uganda National Council of Science and Technology, registration # SS809ES). Written permission to access the refugee community was obtained from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and Adjumani district Local government. Participants were informed about the purpose of the study, their rights as potential participants and their confidentiality were guaranteed. Data collection tools were designed in the local language of the participants from both populations. Participants were informed that participation in the study was voluntary, that they did not have to answer all questions and could voluntarily stop participation if they needed to at any time without any difficulty. All participants first provided written informed consents before participation. However, in the case of minors, which for Uganda’s case refers to individuals younger than the age of 17 years, we obtained consent from their parents/legal guardians. To maintain privacy, study numbers were used instead of participants’ names and other identifying information.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.