Bah, M.
Barry, J.
Bahoum, I.
Jallow, A.
Bah, S.
Cham, A.
Makalo, L.
Article History
Received: 8 April 2025
Accepted: 26 May 2025
First Online: 14 October 2025
Declarations
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: Ethical approval for this study was granted by the Research Ethics Committee of Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in Banjul, The Gambia. The researcher provided a detailed explanation of the study’s purpose and objectives to the parents in a language they comprehended. Written informed consent was obtained from the participant’s mother, with a clear explanation of the study’s scope, purpose, and the inclusion of photographs. The privacy of all participants was ensured, and their identities were kept confidential.
: Written informed consent was obtained from the participant’s mother, with a clear explanation of the study’s scope, purpose, and the inclusion of photographs. The privacy of all participants was ensured, and their identities were kept confidential.
: The authors declare no competing interests.