Namujju, Josephine http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3408-9560
Muhindo, Richard
Mselle, Lilian T.
Waiswa, Peter
Nankumbi, Joyce
Muwanguzi, Patience
Article History
Received: 1 May 2018
Accepted: 15 October 2018
First Online: 3 November 2018
Ethics approval and consent to participate
: Ethical approval was obtained from the School of Health Sciences Institutional Review Board (SHSIRB) of Makerere University College of Health Sciences. Permission to conduct the study was obtained from Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. Postnatal mothers were briefed about the objectives and procedures of the study, the voluntary nature of participation in the study and that they had the right to withdraw at any time. Special permission was obtained from participants to use the audio recorder during interviews and discussions. It was made clear that the information provided would be treated with strict confidentiality and would only be used for research purposes. All participants gave written consent.
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