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Article History

Received: 28 June 2022

Accepted: 31 July 2023

First Online: 25 August 2023

Declarations

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: All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations. Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the College of Humanities, University of KwaZulu Natal Research Ethics Committee in South Africa (Ref: HSS/0404/018D). This study was conducted following all accepted principles on the ethics of this Ethics Committee. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants before enrolment into the study. Permission was also obtained from the Kayayei Association to conduct the study among its members. All the ethical issues stated in the <i>American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines</i> when using human participants were adhered to in the conduct of the study (e.g., confidentiality, voluntary participation, anonymity, no harm, informed consent, ability to withdraw etc.). Before data collection, ethical clearance was obtained from the College of Humanities, University of KwaZulu Natal Research Ethics Committee in South Africa, and permission was granted from the Kayayei Association to collect data from among their members. Apart from water that was provided to participants, no incentive was given to them.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.