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Received: 25 June 2025

Accepted: 25 August 2025

First Online: 29 September 2025

Declarations

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: Informed consent to participate in the study was sought from all participants. All the methods were performed in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations at University of Botswana. Approval for this study was obtained from the University of Botswana (Institutional Research Board) and the Health Research and Development Committee (HDPME 13/18/1).The participants were provided with comprehensive information about the study, including its objectives, research methodology, data-sharing procedures and the researcher’s institutional affiliation. Upon understanding these details, most participants provided written informed consent prior to data collection, while others provided verbal informed consent. The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki, ensuring voluntary participation, confidentiality, and the right to withdraw at any time without consequence.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.