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Article History

Received: 23 October 2024

Accepted: 15 April 2025

First Online: 15 May 2025

Declarations

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: The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and received approval from the Makerere University School of Health Sciences Institutional Review Board approved the research protocol (MAKSHSREC 2022−426). The facility in Northern Uganda and the outpatient department also granted administrative approval. After providing detailed information about study, participants provided informed consent. Privacy and confidentiality were maintained throughout the research. All procedures were carried out following the applicable guidelines and regulations.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.