Umoke, Chukwudum Collins
Ayanwale, Musa Adekunle https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7640-9898
Nwangbo, Sunday Odo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1752-835X
Ezeoke, Ngele Cletus
Abonyi, Sunday Okechukwu
Olatunbosun, Stella Oluwakemi https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3103-9544
Article History
Received: 16 January 2025
Accepted: 16 June 2025
First Online: 1 July 2025
Declarations
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: Our study received ethical approval from the Ethics Committee of the Ebonyi State Ministry of Education and endorsed by the management of the participating schools. These bodies reviewed and authorized the study’s procedures to ensure compliance with ethical standards for research involving minors. This study strictly adhered to ethical standards for research involving human participants, particularly minors. Informed consent was obtained from all participants and their guardians, who were fully informed about the study’s objectives, procedures, and their right to withdraw at any time. To ensure confidentiality, all data were anonymized and securely stored. The study complied with relevant national and institutional ethical regulations and guidelines. Teachers involved in the intervention were trained to maintain a supportive and non-threatening learning environment.
: The authors declare no competing interests.