Namutundu, Juliana
Nakalembe, Miriam
Nakku-Joloba, Edith
Kiguli, Juliet
Nangendo, Joan
Laker-Oketta, Miriam
Semeere, Aggrey
Wanyenze, Rhoda K.
Semitala, Fred C.
Article History
Received: 17 June 2024
Accepted: 30 January 2026
First Online: 9 February 2026
Declarations
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: This study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.
: The larger study was approved by the Makerere University School of Public Health Research Ethics Committee (Protocol Number: SPH-2022–355). We also sought written permission from authorities in the two districts, and the study was registered by the Uganda Council for Science and Technology (Registration Number: HS2753ES), which gave us permission to conduct the research. Participants provided written consent to participate in this study.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.