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Authors
Mlonyeni, Siyonela https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7704-6834
Gonah, Laston https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6070-2176
Chitha, Wilson Wezile https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9444-9737
Mabunda, Sikhumbuzo Advisor https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9458-3742
Khosa, Ntiyiso Vinny https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3857-8225
Nanjoh, Mirabel https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4749-4258
Nomatshila, Sibusiso Cyprian https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4130-0707
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Funding
Funding for this research was provided by:
South African Medical Research Council (57035)
South African Medical Research Council (57035)
South African Medical Research Council (57035)
South African Medical Research Council (57035)
South African Medical Research Council (57035)
South African Medical Research Council (57035)
South African Medical Research Council (57035)
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Article History
Received: 14 September 2025
Accepted: 29 January 2026
First Online: 3 February 2026
Declarations
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: The study received ethical clearance from the Walter Sisulu University Faculty of Health Sciences Postgraduate Education, Training, Research and Ethics Unit (Approval No. 109/20). Participation was entirely voluntary, and all participants were fully informed about the study’s purpose, procedures, potential risks, and anticipated benefits before enrolment. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to data collection. All procedures were conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and relevant national research ethics guidelines.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
