Document is current
Any future updates will be listed below
-
Authors
Kuye, Joseph
Sindani, Ireneaus Sebit
Shube, Mukhtar Abdi
Salah, Mohamed Jafar
Hilowle, Abukar Ali
Rusagara, Vianney
Ngima, Faith
Abaasiku, Michael Lei
Balogun, Stephen
Afirima, Barinaadaa
Olashore, Emmanuel
Hassan, Abiodun
- License Information
-
More Information
Article History
Received: 30 August 2024
Accepted: 3 June 2025
First Online: 11 June 2025
Declarations
:
: The study received approval from the Research and Ethical Committee at the Ministry of Health in Somalia, referenced as Ref/MOHHS/DGO/0982/December 2023. Written informed consent, along with unique survey numbers, was obtained from eligible participants through their signatures and thumbprints. Guardians of children under 15 years old provided written informed consent, while adolescents who understood the purpose and procedures of the survey were able to give their own informed written consent. Consent was obtained voluntarily by the interviewer in a non-coercive manner, following an explanation provided in a language that the participants understood. Participants had the option to withdraw at any time; no incentives were offered, and their information remained confidential. Also, the research conformed to the principles of the Helsinki Declaration, which safeguards the well-being of survey participants.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
