Nambooze, Joweria
Kansabe, Shirley
Nyanzi, Lilian Nakayiki
Mbabazi, Muniirah
Mirembe, Winnie
Agole, David
Birungi, Tracy Lukiya
Kakande, James
Nantongo, Veronica
Funding for this research was provided by:
Kyambogo University
Article History
Received: 28 August 2024
Accepted: 20 October 2025
First Online: 18 November 2025
Declarations
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: Ethical clearances for this study were obtained from the Clarke International University Research and Ethics Committee (Reference No. CLARKE-2021-122), and the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) (Reference No. A146ES). For each respondent, informed consent to participate in the study was obtained. All study participants were 18 years and above so assent and consent from parents or guardians were not applicable.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.