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Authors
Mishika, Patricia Lukusa
Mukuku, Olivier https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6902-7023
Kamundu, Amos
Govender, Kaymarlin https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9586-1510
Wembonyama, Stanislas Okitotsho https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7556-479X
Mutombo, André Kabamba
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Article History
Received: 28 November 2024
Accepted: 24 January 2025
First Online: 3 February 2025
Declarations
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: Ethical approval for this study was granted by the Medical Ethics Committee of the University of Goma (authorization number UNIGOM/CEM/004/2023). Prior to data collection, verbal informed consent was obtained from all participants. They were provided with detailed information about the study’s objectives, procedures, and the voluntary nature of their participation. The participants were also informed of their right to withdraw at any time without facing any consequences. The research adhered to the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and followed the guidelines for the Ethical Review of Research Involving Human Subjects in the DRC, ensuring the protection, dignity, and confidentiality of all participants. To maintain anonymity, participants were assigned unique codes instead of using their names, preventing any identification of individuals. Additionally, all completed data collection tools were securely stored in a locked location, with access restricted to the principal investigator, ensuring the confidentiality of the information.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
