Magnerou, Annick Melanie
Tchapda, Yvana Hotou
Toffa, Dènahin Hinnoutondji
Gams, Daniel Massi
Tchoukoua, Serge Honoré
Ngako, Christian Deube
Sini, Victor
Doumbe, Jacques Narcisse
Mapoure, Yacouba Njankouo
Kuate-Tegueu, Callixte
Pilipili, Charles
Article History
Received: 12 September 2025
Accepted: 7 January 2026
First Online: 19 January 2026
Declarations
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: This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was obtained from the Comité d’Éthique et d’Assurance Qualité de l’Université des Montagnes (CEAQ-UdM) (Approval No: 2024/058/UdM/PR/CEAQ), as well as administrative authorization from the Director of Laquintinie Hospital (Authorization No: 330/AR/MINSANTE/DHL). Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to enrollment. All data were collected anonymously and handled with strict confidentiality.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.