Umuziga, Marie Providence
Gishoma, Darius
Hynie, Michaela
Nyirazinyoye, Laetitia
Article History
Received: 19 June 2021
Accepted: 24 February 2022
First Online: 8 March 2022
Declarations
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: Ethical approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences/ University of Rwanda (Certificate: 067/CMHS IRB/2019) was obtained. Written permission to conduct the study was also granted by Muhanga and Kamonyi Administrative Districts. All study methods were performed in accordance with Declaration of Helsinki ethical principles [CitationRef removed]. Written informed consent was obtained from all the participants and from their legal guardians or parents if participants are below 18 years of age (Age of majority in Rwanda) [CitationRef removed]. Participants found to have EPDS scores above 10 (possible depression) or endorsed item 10 (suicidal thoughts) were first informed of their scores and then allowed to decide whether or not to seek treatment. If they accepted treatment, they were helped to make an appointment with the mental health team after they had completed their medical appointment.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.