Okello, Elialilia S.
Ayieko, Philip
Rubli, Jennifer
Torondel, Belen
Greco, Giulia
Mcharo, Onike
Luwayi, John R
Keya, Siwema S.
Thomas, Katherine
Renju, Jenny
Kapiga, Saidi
Tanton, Clare
Article History
Received: 29 April 2024
Accepted: 3 September 2024
First Online: 19 September 2024
Declarations
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: The study protocol, tools, and consent/assent forms were reviewed and approved by the independent Tanzanian national ethics committee (Ref: NIMR/HQ/R.8a/Vol.IX/3647) and LSHTM ethics committee (LSHTM Ethics Ref: 22 854). Permissions to conduct the study were obtained from the Mwanza Regional Demonstrative Secretary, the regional and district education offices, and school administrations. All participants provided written informed consent/assent. Head teachers provided overall consent on behalf of adolescents aged below the age of 18 years before they assented. Participants were informed that study participation was voluntary and that they were free to withdraw, without justification, from the study at any time without consequences. Each respondent was assured of confidentiality and privacy during data collection, management, and analysis. Personal data were anonymised using ID numbers, and stored data were stripped of any identifiable information.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.