Kuwawenaruwa, August
Mollel, Henry
Machonchoryo, John Matiko
Margini, Federica
Jaribu, Jennie
Binyaruka, Peter
Funding for this research was provided by:
United Nations Children’s Fund,
Article History
Received: 22 December 2022
Accepted: 30 September 2023
First Online: 30 October 2023
Declarations
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: All methods used in this study followed relevant guidelines and regulations. The national level permit was obtained from the National Health Research Ethics Sub-Committee (NatHREC) of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) with reference number: NIMR/HQ/R.8a/Vol. IX/3939. Prior to actual data collection, an introduction letter from the Ministry of Health that informs all institutions and agencies considered about the task was sought. All participants were informed about the objectives of the research prior to interviews. A verbal informed consent was obtained because all the interviews were conducted virtually. It is accepted by the National Health Research Ethics Sub-Committee (NatHREC) of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR). The study ensured privacy and confidentiality of the information gathered. No personal identifying details of any participant were linked with the information provided by them..
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests. This paper does not represent the opinion of UNICEF neither Ministry of Health, nor the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government.