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Authors
Ezelote, Chinelo Judith
Izuchukwu, Basil
Okeke, Kenneth Nkemdilim
Chukwu, Rita Ogechi
Osuoji, Joy Nkechi
Nwokeleme, Chikaodi Ogechi
Udujih, Ifeoma Helen
Obasi, Chidera Chisom
Ezenwa, Chiamaka Judith
Mbachu, Adaku Joy
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Article History
Received: 5 June 2026
Accepted: 28 August 2026
First Online: 1 September 2026
Declarations
Ethics approval and consent to participate: The study was conducted according to the guidelines of the Declaration of Helsinki and approved by the Health Research Ethics Committee of Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owerri Imo State, Nigeria (FMC/OW/HREC/ Vol.11/048) And Imo State Specialist Hospital Owerri, Nigeria (IMSSHO/AD.116/Vol.1). All participants were provided with adequate information on the nature, purpose, and procedure of the study, and written informed consent of individual participants. Confidentiality with regard to respondents’ information was maintained at all times by ensuring that participants were not linked to the questionnaires. Unique identifiers were assigned to the study participants to keep individual information anonymous. Only data collectors had access to participants’ information. Data collectors signed confidentiality agreements before commencing data collection. Participation was voluntary, and respondents were informed they could withdraw from the study if they so desired without any penalty.
Consent for publication: Not applicable.
Clinical trial number: Not applicable.
Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.
