Mauluka, Chancy
Stones, William
Chiumia, Isabel Kazanga
Maliwichi, Limbika
Article History
Received: 13 April 2022
Accepted: 20 May 2023
First Online: 27 May 2023
Declarations
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: This study was approved by the College of Medicine Research and Ethics Committee (COMREC) of the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHES), formally known as the University of Malawi, which is one of the research ethics regulatory bodies established under Sects. 18 and 48 of the Science and Technology Act No.16 of 2003 of the republic of Malawi (ExternalRef removed). All research methods were carried out in accordance with guidelines and regulations of the College of Medicine Research and Ethics Committee (COMREC) of the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHES), formally known as the University of Malawi.
: was obtained from all subjects. Researchers read a consent form to the participants to explain the purpose and procedure of the research, potential benefits for the community, assurance of confidentiality and voluntary participation. Upon agreement to participate, the subjects signed the consent form.
: Participants did not receive special compensation for participating in the research. However, they received transport reimbursement and were served with refreshments after the discussions.
: Not applicable.
: The information in the document expresses views and opinions of the authors and do not represent UNICEF’s position.