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Article History

Received: 9 January 2020

Accepted: 24 June 2020

First Online: 6 July 2020

Ethics approval and consent to participate

: Ethical clearance was obtained from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences ethical board. Permissions were obtained from Ministry of Health Community Development Gender Elderly and Children, President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government, Regional Medical Officers, District Medical Officers and facility In-charges. Interviews were conducted in a calm place with enough audio secrecy and it was tape recorded with the respondents` consent. A verbal and written consent was signed by respondents before VA interview. The respondents were assured they can stop and drop out anytime during interview. During the interview some respondents became emotional and started crying. The interviewers were explained to understand and let respondent grieve without interference since they were not trained on psychological support. The interview was halted until the respondent stopped the emotional response and was then asked if they wanted to continue with the interview. All agreed to continue.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.