Simpson, G. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9139-5607
Rodseth, R. N.
Article History
Received: 21 June 2019
Accepted: 28 October 2019
First Online: 9 November 2019
Ethics approval and consent to participate
: Approval for this study was obtained from the University of KwaZulu-Natal Bio-Ethics Research Committee (BREC BE078/17). Permission was obtained from Grey’s Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal to recruit participants after approval was granted by the Health Research Committee of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health (NHRD Ref: KZ_2016RP_297).Eligible study participants were approached and verbally informed about the study. If they were interested in participating, they were provided with written study information in English or isiZulu and written consent was obtained. A written copy of the study information and contact details of the principal investigator were given to the participants. Participants were assigned study numbers and their identifiable details were separated from the study information to ensure anonymity. Data was analysed using Microsoft Excel.
: Not applicable (This manuscript does not contain any individual person’s data).Written consent to participate in the study was obtained after full explanation with interested participant. Participants were assigned study numbers and their identifiable details were separated from the study information to ensure anonymity.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.