Funding for this research was provided by:
Africa Center of Excellence in Materials, Product Development and Nano-Technology, MAPRONANA, Uganda (MAP/MAS/102 2019)
Article History
Received: 17 June 2020
Accepted: 12 January 2021
First Online: 23 January 2021
Ethics approval and consent to participate
: Ethical clearance was obtained from Jimma University, Institute of Health Ethical Review Committee (reference number IHRPGD/553/2019). A support letter was obtained from the Health Research and Post Graduate director’s office for each study area. Written informed consent was obtained from participants over or equal to 18 years of age, while informed assent was obtained from study participants under the age of 18. Written informed consent were obtained from parents/guardians of participants below 18 years of age who visited the health facilities. All the participants' information was kept confidential using coding system and no direct benefit was provided for the participants except cost-free lipid profile analysis and blood pressure checkup. Five milliliters of venous blood samples were drawn by experienced nurses following the standard operating procedure. Those who were positive for the measurements of this study were advised and linked to nearby health facilities for further evaluation. The materials used such as a syringe, gauzes, and leftover blood samples were disposed according to the laboratory waste management protocol and incinerated.
: Not applicable.
: All authors declare that they have no competing interests.