Ekpo, Uwem F.
Eneanya, Obiora A.
Nwankwo, Edith N.
Soneye, Islamiat Y.
Weil, Gary J.
Fischer, Peter U.
Nwaorgu, Obioma C.
Funding for this research was provided by:
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (OPP1201530, OPP1201530, OPP1201530)
Article History
Received: 18 March 2022
Accepted: 27 October 2022
First Online: 10 November 2022
Declarations
:
: All experiments in this present study were approved by the Scientific and Ethical Review Boards of both Ogun and Enugu state Ministries of Health (HPRS/381/385). The study was performed in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and relevant regulations (ethics approval and consent to participate). In addition, the objectives of the study were discussed with participants and signed informed consent forms were obtained from all participants. Village chiefs and community leaders were sensitized and informed about the study prior to visits by field teams. These leaders selected days for the surveys that were suitable and convenient for their communities. Participation was entirely voluntary.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.