Ringo, Nickson J. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8232-4904
Kessy, John F. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5213-4799
Malisa, Emmanuel T. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9874-1082
Article History
Received: 5 July 2024
Accepted: 1 June 2025
First Online: 18 June 2025
Declarations
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: The study received ethical approval from the ethical committee of Sokoine University of Agriculture (Ref. SUA/ADM/R.1/8/924) and was authorized to be conducted in Ruangwa District by the President’s Office, Region Administration, and Local Government Tanzania (Ref. Na. AB.307/323/01) in December 2022.
: Prior to data collection, the study’s objectives were outlined in a consent form attached to the questionnaire. The form clearly described the confidentiality of the information and the importance of the data. Participation was voluntary, and data were collected only after obtaining consent from the participants.
: The authors declare no competing interests.