Tsoeu-Ntokoane, Seroala https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2310-9319
Kali, Moeketsi https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6932-050X
Lemaire, Xavier https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1429-4268
Funding for this research was provided by:
Economic and Social Research Council (ES/T006285/1)
Article History
Received: 24 December 2024
Accepted: 2 July 2025
First Online: 22 August 2025
Declarations
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: The authorization to carry out the study was waived by the Research and Ethics Unit of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Lesotho. The Ministry does not require ethical clearance for non-clinical studies. Additionally, the protocol was approved by the National University of Lesotho Vice Chancellor in accordance with the Code of Conduct as well as other instruments guiding research at NUL.
: Prior to participation, all participants were duly informed of their rights and responsibilities. Written informed consents (Consent to Participate and Consent to Publish) were obtained from all participants.
: The authors declare no competing interests.