Mounchili, Mohamed
Ketchaji, Alice
Tchogang, Kelly Cynthia Fodom
Sawi, Protais Cédric Mouenbori
Ngodem, Verance Carline Kegha
Tachoum, Joseph Raphael Moyo
Fosto, Wilfriede La Grâce Djopwouo
Tsoplefack, Divine Guimazeu
Djoko, Godfroy Rostant Pokam
Article History
Received: 14 May 2025
Accepted: 8 September 2025
First Online: 20 October 2025
Declarations
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: This study complies with the ethical principles set out in the Declaration of Helsinki for research involving human participants. An ethical authorization was obtained from the Ethics Committee of the University of Douala (N° 4341CE-Udo/06/2024/M), as well as a research authorization from the Délégation Régionale de la Santé Publique (N° 599/L/MINSANTE/SG/DRSEP/BFP of April 06, 2024). Written informed consent was obtained from each participant to ensure voluntary participation in the research. Throughout the data collection and processing phases, confidentiality and anonymity were strictly respected, in line with ethical standards aimed at protecting the rights and privacy of participants.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.