Olowosile, Faith Isuan
Ogefere, Helen Oroboghae
Ibadin, Ephraim Ehidiamen
Samuel, Sunday Olowo
Okoeguale, Joseph
Omorogbe, Festus Idahosa
Ashe, Christiana Adelekun
Article History
Received: 7 September 2025
Accepted: 11 February 2026
First Online: 19 February 2026
Declarations
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: Ethical approval was obtained from the Health Research Ethics Committee (HREC) of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria. A waiver of informed consent was also granted through the Health Research Ethics Committee (HREC) of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria, letter referenced: ISTH/HREC/20231603/454. This study was conducted in line with the Helsinki declaration.
: The authors declare no competing interests.