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4.6 Ethical Considerations
from Kuunika Evaluation - Kuunika and Covid-19 Digital Surge: Malawi's Pandemic Monitoring and Response
4.6 Ethical Considerations
The study was undertaken following an approved protocol from the National Health Sciences Research Committee. Authorities in all study targeted areas and institutions were informed of the evaluation in advance. The consent statement explained the background and purpose of the study and how findings would be used. All key informants were: a) assured of confidentiality and anonymity unless formally agreed otherwise; b) informed they were under no obligation to answer any question that made them feel uncomfortable; and c) informed they were free to terminate the interview at any time.