Onesmo, Brigitha M.
Mamuya, Simon H.
Mwema, Mwema Felix
Hella, Jerry
Funding for this research was provided by:
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI/TC/BAG/2020/103)
Article History
Received: 30 January 2023
Accepted: 20 July 2023
First Online: 2 August 2023
Declarations
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: This study was approved by Ifakara Health Institute – Institutional Review Board (Protocol ID: IHI/IRB/N:08-2022). Research permission from relevant authorities; ward executive officers, market leaders and fish vendors was also sought before data collection. Participants were provided with written informed consent to seek for voluntary participation in the study and they were assured for confidentiality and anonymity. Information about voluntary participation was provided to participants and that they can withdraw from the study anytime they feel like withdrawing with no negative consequences. All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations, also principles of the “Declaration of Helsinki” were observed.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.