Liheluka, Edwin
Gibore, Nyasiro Sophia
Lusingu, John P. A.
Gesase, Samwel
Minja, Daniel T. R.
Lamshöft, Maike
Dekker, Denise
Bali, Theodora
Article History
Received: 17 May 2023
Accepted: 13 October 2023
First Online: 25 October 2023
Declarations
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: The present study was part of an ongoing study that was submitted to the University of Dodoma Institutional Research Review Committee (UDOM IRRC) and received ethical approval (Reference number MA.84/261/02/ dated 24th May 2022). It also received approval from Tanga Regional Administrative Secretary’s Office (Reference number RM/R.20/I VOL.III/61 dated 07th June 2022). Before being enrolled in the study, eligible participants were given detailed information about the study. Potential participants were also given a chance to ask questions and the study PI attended to their questions accordingly. After then, participants were made aware that taking part in the study was completely optional and that they might choose not to. Before any study procedures started, participants who consented to participate signed and dated the informed consent form. All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.