Paulo, Linda Simon
Lenters, Virissa C.
Chillo, Pilly
Wanjohi, Milka
Piedade, Gonçalo J.
Mende, Daniel R.
Harris, Vanessa
Kamuhabwa, Appolinary
Kwesigabo, Gideon
Asselbergs, Folkert W.
Klipstein-Grobusch, K.
Funding for this research was provided by:
University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht Global Health Support fellowship
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences- Cardiovascular Centre of Excellence
Article History
Received: 30 August 2024
Accepted: 26 January 2025
First Online: 8 March 2025
Declarations
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: Ethical clearance for the study was obtained from MUHAS-Institutional Research Review Board (IRB)– MUHAS-REC-03-2021-530 and the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)- NIMR/HQ/R.3a/Vol.IX/4015. Additionally, we sought permission from the regional, district, and local government levels to conduct the study. All respondents were asked to give written consent to take part in the study after going through the informed consent process. All interviews and sample collection were done in a manner that ensures privacy, confidentiality, and comfort to study participants.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.