Kimani-Murage, Elizabeth Wambui
Osogo, David
Nyamasege, Carolyn Kemunto
Igonya, Emmy Kageha
Ngira, David Otieno
Harrington, John
Article History
Received: 10 November 2021
Accepted: 26 May 2022
First Online: 21 July 2022
Declarations
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: Ethics approval for this study was provided by the Amref Health Africa Ethics and Scientific Review Committee (ESRC). Permission for community entry was sought from the local authorities and community level gatekeepers. The ethical principles guiding research in human subjects in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration, including respect for human autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice, were followed. Participants for both qualitative and participatory method-based studies voluntarily accepted to take part in the study. Written informed consent was sought from each of the participants before conducting the interviews and a verbal informed consent for phone interviews. Photovoice participants provided consent before photos and videos were taken. No images of faces were taken, nor was identifying information as regards to people, specific premises or structures retained. Unique identifiers and pseudonyms were used to ensure confidentiality. Participants were given a small allowance to compensate them for transport costs and their time.Adherence to government protocols and the research institution’s data collection guidelines in the context of COVID-19 pandemic were observed during data collection. Further face-to-face engagements were conducted in open spaces and in spacious and well-ventilated rented rooms so as ensure adherence to social distancing guidelines (at least 1.5 m between the respondent and the interviewer). Researchers provided hand sanitizers and face masks to all participants and data collectors during face-to-face interviews.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.