Lynnet, Simiyu Melap
Iramiot, Jacob Stanley
Nekaka, Rebecca
Okware, Patrick
Olwedo, Mary Abwola
Epuitai, Joshua
Oboth, Paul
Itabangi, Herbert
Ssenyonga, Lydia V. N.
Nteziyaremye, Julius
Okia, David
Article History
Received: 7 November 2025
Accepted: 29 January 2026
First Online: 19 February 2026
Declarations
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: Ethical clearance was obtained from the Mbale Regional Referral Hospital Research Ethics Committee (MRRH-2022-204). Permission to collect data was sought from the administration of MRRH and Tororo Hospital. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants who completed the questionnaires individually to ensure privacy, confidentiality, and anonymity. Participation was voluntary, and participants could withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.