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: 24 June 2024
Accepted: 23 September 2024
First Online: 4 October 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). Written and verbal informed consent was completed by each participant before participating in the study. None of the participants were under 16 years of age, therefore no guardian completed the informed consent on behalf of the participants. The participants had the freedom to participate voluntarily and withdraw from the study at any time they felt so.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.