Mwaka, Amos Deogratius
Taremwa, Seti
Adoch, Winnie
Achan, Jennifer
Ainembabazi, Peruth
Walego, Grace
Ntayi, Moses Levi
Bongomin, Felix
Ibingira, Charles Benstons
Article History
Received: 20 November 2021
Accepted: 16 June 2022
First Online: 2 July 2022
Declarations
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: This study protocol was presented to and approved by the School of Biomedical Sciences Research Ethics Committee (SBSREC), Ref: SBS-REC-761. All methods were performed in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations. We obtained written permissions to access the study hospitals from the respective hospital directors. The clinic and ward in charges held meetings with ST and FB, and the research assistants and planned the recruitment based on the appropriate days for clinic and ward round days in each of the hospitals. All prospective participants were informed about the purpose of the study, their rights as potential participants, and the confidentiality of their information during and after the interviews. Participants were informed that participation in the study was voluntary, that they did not have to answer all questions, and that they could voluntarily stop participation if they needed to without any retributions. Written informed consents were obtained from every participant, and for illiterate from their legal representative in the study. Data collection tools were designed in English and two local languages – Luganda and Acoli/Luo. In order to maintain privacy, study numbers were used instead of participants’ names and other identifying information. A transport refund of USD 2.8 was provided for to every participants after the interviews.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.