Ekele, David Ochedomi
Boniface, Inichinbia
Ukoaka, Bonaventure Michael https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9367-2612
Toyo, Otoyo
Akpan, Uduak
Nwanja, Esther
Olatunbosun, Kolawole
Idemudia, Augustine
Nwaokoro, Pius
Ogheneuzauzo, Onwah
Uwakwe, Nkemjika
Udokor, Hope
Ogundehin, Dolapo
James, Ezekiel
Inedu, Abutu
Adegboye, Adeoye
Onyedinachi, Okezie
Eyo, Andy
Article History
Received: 15 April 2025
Accepted: 18 August 2025
First Online: 1 October 2025
Declarations
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: Ethical approval for this study was sought and obtained from the ECEWS’ Ethics and Scientific Review Committee. The study protocol was reviewed and approved by the Akwa Ibom State Ethical Research Board (REF No: 1847437-1) and was deemed non-human subject research. All procedures adhered strictly to the Declaration of Helsinki and relevant organisational regulations. Participants’ consent to participate was waived by the ECEWS’ Ethics and Scientific Review Committee.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.