Ramazani, Imani Bin-Eradi
Ntela, Simon-Decap Mabakutuvangilanga
Ahouah, Mathieu
Ishoso, Daniel Katuashi
Monique, Rothan-Tondeur
Article History
Received: 22 September 2021
Accepted: 24 May 2022
First Online: 31 May 2022
Declarations
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: To respect ethical considerations, the following procedure was followed. Prior to data collection, the study objectives were explained in detail to the survey participants. The opinion of the National Ethics Committee of the Democratic Republic of the Congo N° 207/CNES/BN/PMMF/2020 of 01/09/2020 has been obtained. Authorizations were also requested and obtained from the Secretary General of Health of the DRC Health N°MS.1251/SG/CK/1429/YRS/2020 of 05/09/2020, as well as the head of the provincial health division of Maniema N°DPS 53.02/B.CD-MMA/MMS/1781/2020 of 17/10/2020. Free written consents were also obtained from each study participant. Anonymity and confidentiality were guaranteed to all participants in all stages of data manipulation from collection, through processing. They were also initially informed that participation in the survey was voluntary.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare to have no competing interests.