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Authors
Katongole, Simon Peter
Mukama, Semei Christopher
Nakawesi, Jane
Bindeeba, Dedrix
Simons, Ezajob
Mugisa, Andrew
Senyimba, Catherine
Namitala, Eve
Onzima, Robert Anguyo D. D. M.
Mukasa, Barbara
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Article History
Received: 12 June 2024
Accepted: 16 July 2024
First Online: 27 July 2024
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: Ethical clearance was obtained from the Mildmay Uganda Research and Ethics Committee under reference number REC REF 0804–2018, and from the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology with the identifier SS639ES. Before conducting any interviews, participant consent was obtained before enrollment with all participants providing their informed consent to participate in the study. A detailed explanation of the study’s objectives and procedures was provided to each participant. Afterward, they signed the informed consent forms. Participants unable to sign the consent form affixed their thumbprint. Whenever participants were minors (YAPS), informed consent was obtained from their parents or legal guardians, as well as HIV focal persons, and then the participants’ own assent was sought, ensuring their voluntary participation and respecting their rights.
: All authors consented for the publication.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
