Document is current
Any future updates will be listed below
-
Authors
Sebera, Emile https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2146-8695
Kinara, Eric
Twagirumukiza, Emile https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2575-9932
Bubanje, Valens
Shumbusho, Gloria
Ingabire, Zainab
Bikorimana, Jean Pierre
Munyaneza, Egide https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6363-2785
Uwumuryango, Prisca
Nsengiyumva, Walter
Rugengamanzi, Flugence
Umurerwa, Liliane
Mugabo, Eric
Niyonizera, Patrick Yves
Niyonkuru, Jean Claude
Ngabo, Emile
Mbazumutima, Richard
Iracyahari, Eric
Kinani, Jean Felix https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1417-8251
Hagenimana, Celestin
Murayire, Janvier https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8643-5645
Nsanzabera, Charles
- License Information
-
More Information
Article History
Received: 19 May 2025
Accepted: 3 November 2025
First Online: 27 November 2025
Declarations
:
: This research prioritized ethical considerations throughout its execution. Prior to commencement, ethical approval was sought from Mount Kenya University's institutional review board (REF: MKU/ETHICS/23/01/2024) and Remera Rukoma Hospital's research and ethics committee. Participants were fully informed about the study's purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits through a detailed consent form, ensuring voluntary participation with the right to withdraw at any time. Written informed consent to participate was obtained from the participants, and the parents or legal guardians of any participant under the age of 18 years old. To maintain confidentiality, data were anonymized using unique codes and stored securely on password-protected devices with encrypted files. Though participants didn’t receive direct benefits, the research aims to contribute valuable insights for improving reproductive health services. This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards of our institutional review board and with the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its later amendments.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
