Masibo, Racheal Mukoya
Kibusi, Stephen M.
Masika, Golden M.
Funding for this research was provided by:
St. John’s University of Tanzania
Article History
Received: 2 February 2024
Accepted: 20 May 2024
First Online: 27 May 2024
Declarations
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: The study ethical clearance letter was obtained from the University of Dodoma Institution Research Review Committee (IRREC), with reference number: MA 84/261/02. The permission to conduct the study in four hospitals was obtained from the Regional Administrative Secretary (RAS). The written and verbal informed consent was completed by each participant before participating in the study. None of the participants was under 16 years of age, and therefore no guardian completed the informed consent on behalf of the participants. Participants had the freedom to participate voluntarily and withdraw from the study at any time they felt so. Since the study involved FGDs, full confidentiality could not be fully guaranteed [], but permission to record and transcribe the data was obtained. Moreover, participants have explained procedures for how their recordings will be kept confidential, such as avoiding exposing participants’ identities, deleting the recordings and destroying transcripts six months after analysis, and securing devices containing recording files by passwords and encryption.Since the assistant researcher was from one of the studied hospitals in Dar es Salaam, she had a greater chance of encountering conflicts of interest. The conflict could have been raised when she was required to decide whether to defend the interest of her hospital or be led by study objectively. The agreement with the research assistant before carrying out the study was the interview sessions should be guided by the interview guide and principles.
: Not Applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.