Masumbuko, Dieumerci R.
Kakira, Mubalama L.
Kalungwe, Bisimwa S.
Mweze, Rutakayingabo D.
Zamukulu, Patient M.
Mushagalusa, Gustave N.
Article History
Received: 11 March 2025
Accepted: 13 June 2025
First Online: 8 September 2025
Declarations
:
: Approval and authorization to carry out this research were obtained from the Centre Interdisciplinaire en Ethique (CIRE), the Ethics Committee of the Université Évangélique en Afrique (UEA-Bukavu), with Ethical Certificate N°UEA/CIRE/KM/24/2022. Ethical protocols were strictly followed throughout this research. All moral and cultural norms of the community were respected. Data was used for research purposes only.
: All participants gave informed consent, ensuring that they understood the purpose of the study and their rights; confidentiality and anonymity of participants were preserved.
: The authors declare no competing interests.