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Authors
Ahissou, Noudéhouénou Credo Adelphe
Uehara, Manami
Nonaka, Daisuke
Vongphoumy, Inthanomchanh
Pongvongsa, Tiengkham
Ounlienvongsack, Khamtoun
Phongluxa, Khampheng
Kounnavong, Sengchanh
Kobayashi, Jun
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Funding for this research was provided by:
KAKENHI
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Article History
Received: 7 February 2025
Accepted: 21 March 2025
First Online: 27 April 2025
Declarations
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: The present study obtained ethical approval from the "Ethics Committee of the University of the Ryukyus for Medical and Health Research Involving Human Subjects" (approval no: 24-2329-00-00-00) and the Lao Tropical Medicine and Public Health Institute (approval no: 31/NECHR). Participants were provided with comprehensive information sheets and consent forms outlining the purpose of the study; for participants of 15–17 years of age, signed assent was requested in addition to obtaining permission from their legal guardians. All the data from the respondents were handled anonymously.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
