Masutha, Thingahangwi Cecilia
Maluleke, Mary
Makhado, Lufuno
Raliphaswa, Ndidzulafhi Selina
Rangwaneni, Mphedziseni Esther
Rikhotso, Tinyiko Nelly
Article History
Received: 2 December 2024
Accepted: 28 April 2025
First Online: 14 May 2025
Declarations
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: Ethical approval was obtained from the Human and Clinical Trial Research Ethics Committee of the University of Venda (SHS/20/PDC/04/1305), and permission to conduct the study was obtained from the Limpopo Province Department of Health and the CEOs of the three selected hospitals. The study adhered to the declaration of Helsinki ethical principles for medical research involving human participants []. Participants provided written informed consent, and confidentiality was maintained throughout the study. The research adhered to COVID-19 guidelines and ethical principles. The authors confirm that all experiments were performed in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.