Baluku, Robert Bizaleri
Ameda, Faith
Nabawanuka, Eva
Sekaggya-Wiltshire, Christine
Article History
Received: 7 February 2025
Accepted: 19 May 2025
First Online: 23 May 2025
Declarations
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: Ethical approval was obtained from the Makerere University School of Medicine Research and Ethics Committee (Mak-SOMREC) with approval No. Mak-SOMREC- 2023 − 685. We also obtained institutional approval from Mulago and Kiruddu National Referral Hospitals to conduct this study in the respective hospitals. Written informed consent was obtained from the participants after they explained the purpose of the study, the benefits, risks, and any special incentives for their participation. The participants were assured of confidentiality and that their participation in the study was voluntary and that they were free to opt out at any stage of the study if needed.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.