Rangwaneni, Mphedziseni Esther
Raliphaswa, Ndidzulafhi Selina
Masutha, Thingahangwi Cecilia
Maluleke, Mary
Article History
Received: 27 September 2024
Accepted: 11 May 2026
First Online: 21 May 2026
Declarations
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: The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and the University of Venda’s institutional guidelines. Ethical approval was granted by the University of Venda’s Ethical Review Committee (FHS/22/PDC/06/2104). Oral and written information about the study was provided to all prospective participants. Participation was voluntary, and informed consent was obtained prior to data collection. Confidentiality and anonymity were maintained throughout the research process.
: Not applicable.
: ME PhD junior lecturer. NS PhD senior lecturer, TC PhD junior lecturer, and M PhD, associate professor, all authors address the Department of Advanced Nursing Science, University of Venda, Private Bag X 5050, Thohoyandou, 0950.
: The authors declare no competing interests.