Yewodiaw, Thomas kidanemariam
Endalew, Helen Lamesgin
Getnet, Mihret
Getahun, Amare Belete
Mengstie, Tiget Ayelgn
Enyew, Engidaw Fentahun
Bitewa, Mequanent Dessie
Endale, Hiwot Tezera
Asefa, Tseganesh
Article History
Received: 8 August 2025
Accepted: 5 March 2026
First Online: 26 March 2026
Declarations
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: This study used anonymized secondary data from the 2022–2023 Mozambique Demographic and Health Survey (MDHS), collected with informed consent and approved by the ICF Institutional Review Board and the National Ethics Committee of Mozambique. The dataset was accessed through a prior approved project before the DHS Program’s temporary pause on new downloads. Access at www.dhsprogram.comwebsites. No additional ethical clearance was required.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.