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Mboungwo-Ekoko, Esoh Harriette Helen
Monamele, Chavely Gwladys
Ngounou, Eleonore
Ayah, Flora Bolimo
Teuwafeu, Denis Georges
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Article History
Received: 18 November 2025
Accepted: 12 January 2026
First Online: 24 January 2026
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: Authorizations to conduct this research were obtained from the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Buea, the Buea Regional Hospital, and the Regional Delegation of Public Health (Ref: N° P42/MINSANTE/SWR/RDPH/CB.PT/186/286). Ethical approval was granted by the Institutional Review Board of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Buea (Ref: 2502–04). The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.
: was obtained from all participants prior to data collection. The consent process included a clear explanation of the study objectives, assurance of voluntary participation, respect for the principle of non-maleficence, and guarantees of confidentiality and anonymity. Consent was documented through participants’ signatures at the time of the interview.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
