Ninsiima, Mackline
Nyabigambo, Agnes
Kagaayi, Joseph
Article History
Received: 5 June 2022
Accepted: 22 March 2023
First Online: 3 April 2023
Declarations
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: Approval was obtained from Makerere University School of Public Health Higher Degrees, Research and Ethics Committee to conduct the study. Administrative clearance was sought from the office of the Hospital Director of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital before conducting data collection. Individuals were informed of their right to agree to participate or withdraw from the study at any time without fear of any negative repercussions; and receipt of care was not dependent on participation in the study. After explaining the purpose and procedures of the study, a written informed consent was sought from study participants before administering questionnaires or conducting focus group discussions.All methods were performed in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations in theĀ Ethics Approval and Consent to Participate.
: Not applicable.
: The authors do not have any competing interests.