Abu-Ba’are, Gamji Rabiu
Dakpui, Henry Delali
Saaka, Mubarik Sena
Wumpini, Shamrock Osman
Gyamera, Emma
Guure, Chris
Nelson, LaRon
Funding for this research was provided by:
National Institute of Mental Health
Article History
Received: 4 November 2025
Accepted: 17 March 2026
First Online: 2 April 2026
Declarations
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: This study received ethical approval from the National Ethics Committee for Clinical Trials under the Italian Ministry of Health (AOO-ISS – 04/07/2023–0031228). The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants in the in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. For the survey component, informed consent was obtained electronically or orally prior to participation, depending on the mode of survey administration. All participants were informed that participation was voluntary and that they could withdraw at any time without consequence.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.