Myemba, David T.
Maganda, Betty A.
Kibwana, Upendo O.
Nkinda, Lilian
Ndayishimiye, Pacifique
Kilonzi, Manase
Mikomangwa, Wigilya P.
Njiro, Belinda J.
Ndumwa, Harrieth P.
Mlyuka, Hamu J.
Felix, Fatuma F.
Mwakawanga, Dorkasi L.
Kunambi, Peter P.
Sambayi, Godfrey
Costantine, Judith K.
Marealle, Alphonce I.
Mutagonda, Ritah
Makuka, Gerald J.
Kubigwa, Samson W.
Sirili, Nathanael
Mwakalukwa, Rogers
Mfaume, Rashid
Nshau, Arapha Bashir
Bwire, George M.
Nyankesha, Elevanie
Scherpbier, Robert W.
Article History
Received: 19 August 2022
Accepted: 16 December 2022
First Online: 23 December 2022
Declarations
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: Ethical approval to conduct this study was obtained from The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ethical Review Board (Reference number: MUHAS-REC-3–2020-110). Permission to conduct this study was obtained from the Permanent Secretary, President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) with a reference number; Kumb. Na. CB.147/178/01/82. Additionally, the local government authorities were notified by presenting the permission letter from the Ministry before the commencement of data collection. Lastly, informed consent was obtained from all subjects and/or their legal guardian(s) and all methods were performed in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.