Bulafu, Douglas
Kabwama, Steven Ndugwa
Ndejjo, Rawlance
Nampeera, Rose
Umeokonkwo, Chukwuma David
Kihembo, Christine
Gitta, Sheba Nakacubo
Kyozira, Carol
Kasumba, Stephen Robert
Nguessan, Jean-Edgard
Wanyenze, Rhoda K.
Funding for this research was provided by:
Data for Health Initiative (Mortality Surveillance Grant Award 826)
Article History
Received: 27 July 2025
Accepted: 16 February 2026
First Online: 22 February 2026
Declarations
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: We obtained ethical approval to conduct the study from Makerere University School of Public Health Research and Ethics Committee (SPH-2024-553) and the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (HS2502ES). This study was performed in line with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Administrative clearance was obtained from the respective district leadership before commencement of the study. Names of participants were not collected to ensure anonymity. Informed consent was obtained from participants before conducting interviews.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.