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Article History

Received: 30 August 2024

Accepted: 16 October 2024

First Online: 1 November 2024

Declarations

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: This study involved the administration of questionnaires without collecting any health-related samples from respondents. The research adhered strictly to the established ethical standards, in accordance with the principles of the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its subsequent amendments, or comparable ethical guidelines. After obtaining approval from the Obafemi Awolowo University Postgraduate Board, Nigeria, to conduct the research, further approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) was deemed unnecessary, given the specific nature of this study and the supervision and examination process agreed upon by the committee assigned by the board. Despite the absence of IRB approval, comprehensive measures were taken to ensure the ethical integrity of the research. The authors affirm that participants were fully informed about the study’s purpose, potential risks, and expected benefits. All participants were thoroughly briefed on the study’s objectives, the data to be collected, and its intended use. Furthermore, we ensured the confidentiality and anonymity of participants throughout the data collection process. The data collected were used solely for this research, with no alternative objectives. The ethical approach taken in this study was designed to respect the dignity, rights, and welfare of all participants, ensuring that the research was conducted with the highest level of responsibility and ethical integrity.

: The informed consent to participate was obtained from all the participants.

: The authors declare no competing interests.