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Article History

Received: 28 November 2024

Accepted: 9 May 2025

First Online: 22 May 2025

Declarations

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: The study was conducted in line with the Declaration of Helsinki.Approval to conduct the study was given by the Ethics and Research Committee of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State and Anambra State Ministry of Health, Awka. ERCMH/AWK/M:21/152.Written administrative permission to proceed with the study was obtained from Anambra State Ministry of Health, Awka. Approvals were also obtained from Ihiala Local Government Health Coordinator and the heads of health facilities where mothers were recruited. Verbal consent was obtained from the respondents. The researchers ensured that the respondents were well-informed before soliciting their consent. The following ethical principles were also considered:Respondent’s autonomy: Only respondents who gave consent were assessed. In addition, they were allowed to withdraw from their studies at any time they wished, without any consequence.Confidentiality: Confidentiality of information exchanged with the study groups remains with the respondents and the researchers.Study Hazards: No hazard resulted from the study because the researcher only elicited information from the respondents.

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: The authors declare no competing interests.