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Akpan, Mary Richard
Eshiet, Unyime Israel
Jackson, Idongesit Linus
Etim, Ekemini-Obong
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Received: 17 April 2025
Accepted: 7 October 2025
First Online: 31 October 2025
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: The Helsinki declaration was adhered to in this study. Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Health Research Ethics Committees of the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health and the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. In addition, informed consent was obtained from the respondents.
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
