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Article History

Received: 18 September 2025

Accepted: 9 June 2026

First Online: 15 June 2026

Declarations

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: was received from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital Health Research Ethics Committee, with assigned number: ADM/DSCST/HREC/APP/7155. The study adhered to the scientific requirements and research protocols outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki for the recruitment of human participants and was carried out in accordance with the institutional guidelines, rules, and regulations of the National Code for Health Research Ethics.

: All participants were provided with a detailed information sheet and had the opportunity to ask questions. Verbal informed consent was obtained from each participant and recorded prior to the interview. Participation in the study was also taken as implied consent. Data collection was conducted in accordance with autonomy and non-maleficence. The survey instrument did not include any identifiable information or images. Participants were informed that their involvement was entirely voluntary and that they could freely withdraw from the interview at any time.

: Not Applicable, as no identifiable data of the participants were given in the study.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

: Not applicable.