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Seidu, Abdul-Aziz https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9734-9054
Malau-Aduli, Bunmi S. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6054-8498
McBain-Rigg, Kristin https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6597-1359
Malau-Aduli, Aduli E. O. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3660-7862
Emeto, Theophilus I. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3282-1861
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Article History
Received: 5 October 2023
Accepted: 8 May 2024
First Online: 23 May 2024
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: Ethical clearance was obtained from three institutional review boards or committees: the Ghana Health Service (GHS) Ethics Review Committee (GHS-ERC: 005-0621), the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) (KATH-IRB/RR/101/21), and the James Cook University (JCU) Human Ethics Committee (H8531). The study also received approval from the Regional Health Directorate in Kumasi and the Offinso North District Health Directorate in Akumadan. Additionally, the study obtained consent from the leaders of two disability groups (Ghana Association of the Blind and the Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled) in the Kumasi Metropolis and Offinso North District. Furthermore, the study ensured the confidentiality of the data. Prior to administering the study instrument, a document explaining the study objectives and confidentiality, and benefits of participation was provided to the participants. They were also informed that their involvement was voluntary and that they could withdraw from the project at any time devoid any repercussions. They were also assured that their data would be used only for academic purposes and that their identities would not be disclosed to anyone. Both written and verbal informed consents were obtained from all participants. The investigations were performed according to the Declaration of Helsinki.
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
