Abubakar, Bilkisu Gulma
Article History
Received: 21 March 2024
Accepted: 19 September 2025
First Online: 28 October 2025
Declarations
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: Ethical clearance was secured from the Health Research Ethics Committee of the Sokoto State Ministry of Health (SKHREC/042/2021). The study adhered strictly to the Declaration of Helsinki and complied with all pertinent guidelines and regulations.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.