Muhwezi, Abraham
Murungi, Tom
Musinguzi, Pius
Akampumuza, Davis
Samantha, Mary
Obua, Celestino
Rukundo, Godfrey Zari
Maling, Samuel
Wakida, Edith K.
Funding for this research was provided by:
Fogarty International Center (3D43TW011964-03S1, 3D43TW011964-03S1, 3D43TW011964-03S1, 3D43TW011964-03S1)
Article History
Received: 23 May 2025
Accepted: 17 October 2025
First Online: 24 October 2025
Declarations
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: The study was approved by the Gulu University Research Ethics Committee (GUREC-2024-984), and we also obtained administrative clearance to conduct the study from the District Health Officers and Town clerks of Lira and Isingiro districts. All study participants provided written informed consent. The participants’ privacy was ensured by omitting identifiable information. Participants were assured of their anonymity and informed that their participation was entirely voluntary.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.