Phiri, Million
Musonda, Emmanuel
Shasha, Liness
Kanyamuna, Vincent
Lemba, Musonda
Article History
Received: 30 June 2022
Accepted: 9 January 2023
First Online: 17 January 2023
Declarations
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: Because the data used in the analysis came from secondary sources that are already in the public domain, the study did not require approval from an ethics body. However, all necessary procedures and guidelines were followed to access the DHS datasets from the DHS program. The DHS protocols ensured that all ethical process were followed before commencement of data collection processes in Zambia. All participants older than 18 years who were enrolled in the DHS were required to give their informed consent during enumeration. Additionally, parents or guardians of all participants aged 15 to 17 gave consent before the legal minors were asked for their assent.
: Not applicable.
: Authors declare no competing interests.