Tungu, Malale
Sirili, Nathanael
Kagaigai, Alphoncina
Luoga, Pankras
Tesha, Novatus
Ruwaichi, Thadeus
Frumence, Gasto
Funding for this research was provided by:
Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete (Scholarship for PhD studies)
Article History
Received: 21 August 2023
Accepted: 16 November 2024
First Online: 3 December 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical clearance was obtained from the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS research review board) in June 2020 (MUHAS-REC-6-2020-288). Permission for data collection in Tabora region was granted by the Regional Administrative Secretary. Permission for data collection was granted by the District Executive Directors of the Igunga and Nzega districts. Participants were duly informed of the purpose of the study and their rights. Written informed consent for this study that includes data collection and consents to publish the information collected was requested and obtained from the participants and they were assured of their anonymity in publications.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.