Gebrekristos, Luwam T.
Ajayi, Anthony Idowu
Groves, Allison K.
Kabiru, Caroline W.
Funding for this research was provided by:
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (5T37MD014251)
Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete (12103)
International Development Research Centre (109813-001)
Article History
Received: 6 August 2024
Accepted: 4 January 2025
First Online: 30 January 2025
Declarations
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: The Amref Health Africa Ethics and Scientific Review Committee (ESRC) approved the study (ESRC P1175-2022; September 19, 2022). The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation authorized the study (License No: NACOSTI/P/222116). Written and verbal consent were obtained from parents of minors and adolescent mothers aged 18 and over. For adolescent mothers under 18 years of age, verbal and written assent were obtained. Prior to soliciting consent and/or assent, field assistants informed participants of their rights to privacy, confidentiality, respect, anonymity, and voluntary participation.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.