Gambir, Katherine
Matsika, Abel Blessing
Panagiotou, Anna
Snowden, Eleanor
Lofthouse, Clare
Metzler, Janna
Funding for this research was provided by:
Government of Canada
Plan International Netherlands
Article History
Received: 9 May 2023
Accepted: 5 December 2023
First Online: 2 January 2024
Declarations
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: The study was approved by the Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe (MRCZ) and the Research Council of Zimbabwe (reference no: MRCZ/A/2594), and Allendale Investigational Review Board (reference no: IRB-WRC0001). The study procedures were also approved by the Zimbabwean Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare (reference no: SW 8/26). Informed consent was obtained from all subjects and/or their legal guardian(s).For participants who were illiterate, verbal consent was obtained. Legally Authorized Representatives of illiterate participants provided informed consent for the study. The MRCZ and Allendale Investigational Review Board approved consent procedures including allowing emancipated minors to provide their consent for participation. Methods were implemented in accordance with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.