Kabahenda, Margaret Kiiza
Stoecker, Barbara J.
Funding for this research was provided by:
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Article History
Received: 17 August 2023
Accepted: 14 May 2024
First Online: 23 May 2024
Declarations
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: The research protocol was reviewed by the Makerere University School of Public Health Ethical Review Committee and approved by the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology (Ref. HS 1292). All methods were performed in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations. Informed consent was obtained from all participants at all stages of data collection. Since this research was conducted in public health centres (HC III) as part of routine antenatal care, and pregnant women were freely seeking medical care, girls aged 15 to 18 years were considered emancipated minors and thus provided their own informed consent.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.