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Schepers, Judith Gegelezo
Tshimungu, Félicien
Mukandu, Félicien
Mawunu, Monizi https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6658-9223
Ngbolua, Koto –Te-Nyiwa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0066-8153
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Article History
Received: 11 June 2025
Accepted: 20 October 2025
First Online: 26 November 2025
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: Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Bioethics Committee of the Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Kinshasa (ISTM-KIN), Democratic Republic of the Congo, under reference number 055/ESU/ISTM/DG/2022. Before the interviews commenced, all participants received a detailed information sheet outlining the purpose and procedures of the study. Informed consent was obtained from each participant through the signing of a consent form. Throughout data collection and subsequent analysis, strict measures were implemented to ensure confidentiality, safeguard personal data, and maintain participant anonymity.
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
