Gomwe, Howard https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3155-0780
Phiri, Lesego https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7651-293X
Marange, Chioneso Show https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8960-7268
Kgongwana, Thokozile Harriet
Zikalala-Mabope, Lindi https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5155-7381
Mothapo, Rahab https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6626-5453
Dyani, Xolelwa https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1812-4271
Funding for this research was provided by:
Research and Innovation Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Article History
Received: 5 July 2025
Accepted: 27 March 2026
First Online: 6 April 2026
Declarations
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: This study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and was approved by the Ethics Committee of Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMUREC) with the certificate number SMUREC/M/216/2021:IR. Participation in the study was entirely voluntary, and students were informed that they could withdraw at any time without penalty. Anonymity and confidentiality were strictly maintained throughout the research process, and no identifying information was collected or disclosed. Informed consent to participate was obtained from all of the participants in the study.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.