Godlimpi, Lizo
Nomatshila, Sibusiso C.
Nanjoh, Mirabel K.
Mnyaka, Onke R.
Chitha, Wezile W.
Mabunda, Sikhumbuzo A.
Moshabela, Mosa
Article History
Received: 18 October 2024
Accepted: 28 February 2025
First Online: 11 March 2025
Declarations
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: This study was approved by WSU’s Faculty of Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee with reference number: 033/2018 (Appendix ). Permission to access research sites was granted by the Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Health Research Committee with reference number EC_201905_009 (Appendix ).Participation was voluntary and affirmed on the developed consent form (Appendix ). Furthermore, the study abided by the 4 ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.