Mike-Ogburia, Moore Ikechi https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3122-0933
Obunwo, Chiziyara Orluibna https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4495-0537
Letam, Elizabeth Efeelobari
Dambo, Ayebaemi Wilfred
Agumagu, Samuel Chima
Fubara-Manuel, Tamunosaki
Esukpa, Charles Henry
Article History
Received: 6 August 2025
Accepted: 13 February 2026
First Online: 26 February 2026
Declarations
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: Ethical approval was obtained from the Rivers State Health Research Ethics Committee (RSHMB/RSHREC/2025/028). Written informed consent was sought and obtained from eligible healthcare workers after briefing them on the study’s objectives and assuring confidentiality. Participants were also informed that their participation was entirely voluntary, and they could withdraw at any point without any repercussions. All methods employed in this study were carried out in strict accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations, including the Declaration of Helsinki and local ethical standards.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.