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Article History

Received: 29 March 2022

Accepted: 3 November 2022

First Online: 14 November 2022

Declarations

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: The study was conducted according to the guidelines laid down in the Declaration of Helsinki. The study was approved by the Makerere School of Medicine Research and Ethics Committee (SOMREC), approval reference #REC REF 2020 − 128. Administrative approval was obtained from the Office of the Prime Minister, Department of Refugees which oversees refugee settlements in Uganda and Nakivale Refugee Settlement authorities. Written informed consent was obtained from the parents or immediate caregivers of all the children. Written assent was also obtained from all the children 8 years and above in addition to the informed consent from their parents. All information collected was treated with confidentiality and all results of investigations done were revealed to the parents or guardians and clinicians only. Children who were found with thinness were linked to the nutrition unit at the nearest health center. The study team observed the COVID-19 standard operating procedures while conducting this study.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.