Balanay, Raquel M. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9380-2250
Reyes, Shiela G. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7450-2474
Bongolan, Rodrigo L. Jr.
Cutao, Jaime M. Jr.
Casinginan, Ronie C. Jr.
Omboy, Andrew V. Jr.
Article History
Received: 16 May 2021
Accepted: 25 April 2022
First Online: 30 May 2022
Competing interests
: The authors declare no competing interests.
: This research was reviewed and approved for conduct by the academic councils and the Research Ethics Committee of the lead implementing agency. The Declaration of Helsinki was adhered to throughout the research process especially in keeping the personal information of the respondents confidential.
: Informed consent was also obtained from all respondents and participants in the conduct of this research in the municipalities of Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur, and Agusan del Norte, Philippines. The identities of the respondents are strictly kept confidential to ensure anonymity to their participation in the survey and interview activities.