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Article History

Received: 15 October 2024

Accepted: 17 March 2025

First Online: 24 March 2025

Declarations

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: The research protocol was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the University of Uyo (approval number: UUIRB/24/07) in June 2024. All participants were informed about the nature of the study, and electronic informed consent was obtained prior to participation. The study ensured the confidentiality and anonymity of participants' data, and participation was entirely voluntary, with participants having the option to withdraw at any point without any consequences. Ethical considerations related to online engagement and mental health topics were carefully addressed to minimize any potential risks to participants. The research adhered to the principles outlined in the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), and the Declaration of Helsinki.

: The authors declare no competing interests.