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Article History

Received: 17 August 2023

Accepted: 26 December 2024

First Online: 11 February 2025

Declarations

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: We obtained ethical approval for this study from the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) Research and Ethics Committee, with Ref. No. DA.282/298/01.C/1466. Permission to conduct the study was obtained from the ORCI Administration with Ref. No. 10/VOL.XXI111-B. Informed consent was obtained from all study participants, including the illiterate participants, whose informed consent was obtained from their legal representatives. The participants were informed of their role in the study, and the expectations were clarified. For anonymity, the participants were identified by numbers, and confidentiality was strictly maintained. The audio-recorded interview transcripts and field notes were kept in a safe place and were destroyed after the completion of the study. Participation was fully voluntary, and the participants were informed of their right to withdraw from the study at any time if they wished to do so for any reason and that this decision would not affect their entitlement.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.