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Article History

Received: 6 November 2023

Accepted: 15 August 2024

First Online: 26 August 2024

Declarations

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: The 2016–2017 dataset used in this study was obtained from the DHS Program with official permission. The HDHS survey protocol obtained ethical clearance from the National Ethics Committee of Haiti and the Institutional Review Board of ICF/USAID. During data collection, informed consent was obtained by study participants and/or their legal guardians (if under 16 years of age). Since this is a study involving secondary database, we were waived the need for additional informed consent. The participants’ anonymity and confidentiality were assured. All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.