Agyemang, Edward
Adu-Gyamfi, Addae Boateng
Achampong, Emmanuel Kusi
Esia-Donkoh, Kobina
Article History
Received: 3 August 2023
Accepted: 6 November 2024
First Online: 16 November 2024
Declarations
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: The research adhered to the guidelines set forth by the Ghana Health Service Ethics Review Committee (GHS-ERC) (GHS-ERC:011/07/21) and the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital – IRB (CCTHERC/EC/2021/095). The research protocols were approved by the Ghana Health Service Ethics Review Committee (GHS-ERC). Before data collection, participants were provided with informed consent forms, assent forms, and a participant information sheet. The informed consent form covered the study objectives, assured participants of anonymity and confidentiality, and emphasised voluntary participation with the freedom to withdraw at any point without consequence. Informed consent was obtained from all the participants and/or legal guardians for the study.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.