Kwiringira, Andrew
Nanziri, Carol
Nsubuga, Edirisa Juniour
Migamba, Stella Martha
Ntono, Vivian
Atuhaire, Immaculate
Ahirirwe, Sherry Rita
Asio, Alice
Senyange, Shaban
Nakamya, Petranilla
Masanja, Veronicah
Elayeete, Sarah
Komakech, Allan
Nansikombi, Hildah T.
Mwine, Patience
Nampeera, Rose
Ndyabakira, Alex
Okello, Paul
Migisha, Richard
Bulage, Lilian
Kwesiga, Benon
Kadobera, Daniel
Rutazaana, Damian
Harris, Julie R.
Ario, Alex R.
Article History
Received: 12 April 2022
Accepted: 25 November 2022
First Online: 3 December 2022
Declarations
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: Permission was obtained from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and administrative clearance sought from District Health Officers to conduct this evaluation. The Office of Science, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, determined that the primary intent of this evaluation was public health practice. It was determined therefore to not be human subject research. Verbal consent was sought from all respondents before data collection. Written informed consent was not obtained to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19 infection, since MoH Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) discouraged exchange of materials by hand. Participants were told that their participation was voluntary and that there would be no negative consequences if they refused to participate. During data collection, respondents were assigned unique identifiers instead of names to protect their confidentiality. Information was stored in password-protected computers and was not shared with anyone outside the investigation team.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.