Azubuike, Precious Chidozie https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6161-1548
Onyekachi, Ebuka Light
Enyam, Michael Obule
Nwadiche, Miracle
Ogbonna, Chimankpam Kingsley
Timothy, Promise Nmesomachi
Uchegbu, Eberechukwu Ruth
Abuo, James
Akinreni, Temidayo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6621-8200
Funding for this research was provided by:
Royal Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene/The National Institute for Health and Care Research 2022 early career grant.
Article History
Received: 6 October 2024
Accepted: 21 April 2025
First Online: 2 May 2025
Declarations
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: This study adhered to established ethical principles for health research. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants, and strict measures were taken to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of all shared information. Ethical approval was obtained from the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital’s Research and Ethics Committee with the approval number ESUTHP/C-MAC/RA/034/3/185.
: The authors declare no competing interests.