Epuitai, Joshua
Ndeezi, Grace
Nabirye, Rose Chalo
Kabiri, Lydia
Mukunya, David
Tumuhamye, Josephine
Oguttu, Faith
Tumwine, James K.
Article History
Received: 12 August 2023
Accepted: 19 November 2024
First Online: 27 November 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical approval was obtained from the Makerere University, School of Health Science Ethics and Research Committee (reference number: 2018-049). Permission to conduct the study in the hospital was obtained from the hospital administration. Written informed consent was obtained from the potential study participants who were in their first stage of labor. The researchers addressed cultural values regarding placental handling. Participants were informed of the test results and those with positive test results were linked to care in the hospital.
: The authors declare no competing interests.