Dartey, Anita Fafa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8263-4562
Konlan, Kennedy Diema
Sagbo, Francis Mawougnon https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2110-2323
Boateng, Sarah
Beyereh, Ophelia
Sarpong, Rose Fremah
Nkrumah, Liberty
Article History
Received: 16 March 2026
Accepted: 4 May 2026
First Online: 11 May 2026
Declarations
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: Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee (REC) of the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho (Reference No. UHAS-REC A.9 [36] 23–24).
: Before participants were recruited, they were taken through the informed consent process to explain the study’s objectives and purpose. Written informed consent was obtained from each participant. Participation was completely voluntary.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.