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Authors
Kumakech, Edward
Benyumiza, Deo
Musinguzi, Marvin
Inzama, Wilfred
Doryn, Ebong
Okello, James
Kabiri, Lydia
Berggren, Vanja
Ogwal-Okeng, Jasper Watson
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Funding
Funding for this research was provided by:
Center for International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT) at the University of Michigan US (Seed grant to Edward Kumakech)
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Article History
Received: 1 August 2024
Accepted: 5 February 2025
First Online: 27 February 2025
Declarations
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: The study received ethical approval from the Gulu University Research Ethics Committee (approval number: GUREC-2022-309). Written informed consents were obtained from all participants aged 18 and older. Minors younger than 18 years old provided assent, along with written informed consent from their parents or guardians. Written informed consents were obtained through written signature or thumbprint. The RAs moderated the informed consent process. The consents were obtained before the start of the study. Participants were informed of their right to withdraw from the study at any time and that their participation was voluntary. All data collected was kept confidential and anonymous. Furthermore, all methods were performed in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and other relevant guidelines and regulations. Each participant received compensation of 10,000 Ugandan shillings (an equivalent of three U.S. dollars) for their participation in the study.
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
