Makwinja, Andrew Kondaine
Maida, Zione Mchikaya
Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda
Article History
Received: 4 September 2020
Accepted: 29 December 2020
First Online: 20 January 2021
Ethics approval and consent to participate
: Ethical approval was obtained from College of Medicine Research and Ethics Committee (COMREC P.08/19/2779), and institutional permission was granted by Nsanje District Health and Education offices as well as Nyamadzere Community Day Secondary School Headteacher. Participation in the study was voluntary and written informed consent was obtained from all study participants prior to the interview and FGDs. Interviews were conducted in a private room to prevent others from hearing hence ensuring privacy. Participants were identified by codes and not their names to ensure anonymity and confidentiality. Participants who declined to take part in the study were assured that their decision will not affect learning and receipt of health care at the hospital.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.