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Article History

Received: 3 June 2024

Accepted: 24 September 2024

First Online: 8 October 2024

Declarations

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: In this study, all methods adhered to the guidelines and regulations outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval, CHRPE/AP/057/24, was obtained from the Committee on Human Research, Publications, and Ethics (CHRPE) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), School of Medical Sciences. Participation in the study was voluntary, and all communication on social media emphasised the anonymity of the survey and the non-collection of personal information from participants. Before beginning the study, participants were directed to a homepage outlining the project’s summary and inclusion criteria. They were informed of their right to exit by proceeding to the final page. Upon electronically agreeing to participate by ticking a consent box, participants could commence the online survey. The survey concluded with a ‘Submit’ button, accompanied by a reminder that participants could only finalise their participation by clicking it. Informed consent was obtained from all participants through the electronic consent process prior to their participation in the survey.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.