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Article History

Received: 12 October 2025

Accepted: 2 March 2026

First Online: 25 March 2026

Declarations

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: This study did not require formal ethical approval in accordance with the research guidelines of Sunyani Technical University, as it involved a non-interventional survey and did not collect sensitive personal information. The need for ethical approval was waived by the Sunyani Technical University Ethics Review Committee due to the non-invasive and low-risk nature of the study. All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant institutional guidelines and regulations, including the ethical standards set forth in the Declaration of Helsinki.

: Not applicable.

: Informed consent was obtained from all participants before they took part in the study. Participation was entirely voluntary, and respondents were informed of their right to withdraw at any time without any consequences. All responses were anonymized to ensure confidentiality and protect participants’ privacy.

: The authors declare no competing interests.