Mbalinda, Scovia Nalugo http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4945-130X
Lusota, Derrick Amooti
Muddu, Martin
Nyashanu, Mathew
Funding for this research was provided by:
The project is funded by Global Challenges Research Funding
Article History
Received: 18 February 2022
Accepted: 11 January 2024
First Online: 24 January 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical reviews and approval were obtained from the Research Ethics Committee of School of Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences at Makerere University (MAKSHSREC-2021-104) and Uganda National Council of Science Technology (HS1759ES). Administrative clearance and permissions were also obtained from the management of each of the health facilities. All participants gave written informed consent to participate. This consent was obtained at the time of their visit to the ART clinic. All participants gave written informed consent to participate. Participants who could not read or write (in English or Luganda) were asked to provide verbal consent after the script was read to them by the interpreter to assist in the comprehension of the research and verbal consent process; those who could read and write signed a written consent form by putting a thumb print. Any information shared about unpleasant experiences was discussed in an empathetic manner. Participation was voluntary, and all the interviews were conducted in private settings to ensure the participant’s confidentiality. Participants who seemed emotionally affected by the recall of unpleasant experiences were offered a session for counselling. Participants were assured that they were free to participate, decline, and draw from the study anytime. Their decision would not affect the care that they were entitled to. All methods were performed in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations.
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: The authors declare no competing interests.