Gundo, Rodwell
Mulaudzi, Fhumulani
Lavhelani, Robert
Koloti, Matshidiso
Moasa, Pleasure
Funding for this research was provided by:
National Research Foundation in South Africa.
Article History
Received: 10 November 2024
Accepted: 11 August 2025
First Online: 18 August 2025
Declarations
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: The study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki, and the Faculty of Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee of the University of Pretoria granted formal approval (reference number: 123/2023). The protocol was also registered with the National Health Research Database in South Africa (reference number GP_202305_032). The participants provided written consent to participate in the study.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.