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Authors
Emembolu, Chuma Edward
Ikeanyionwu, Ijeoma Valentina
Obidike, Ben Afam
Uchebo, Obiageli Annamary
Onwuegbuna, Arinze Anthony
Ekwebene, Onyeka Chukwudalu
Chijioke-Ofoma, Uchenna Clara
Uzoewulu, Ngozichukwu Gertrude
Njoku, Chukwuemeka Chidindu
Eleje, George Uchenna
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Article History
Received: 18 April 2025
Accepted: 19 June 2025
First Online: 25 June 2025
Declarations
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: This study was conducted in compliance with the ethical principles of the Helsinki Declaration and relevant national guidelines. Ethical approval to conduct this research was obtained from the Anambra State Ministry of Health Ethics Committee with approval number ASMOHREC/2024/29112024/29. Informed consent was obtained from the parents or legally authorized representatives of all participants under the age of 16 before their data were included in the study.
: Participation was voluntary, and informed consent was obtained from all participants. Confidentiality was maintained throughout the study. Confidentiality was maintained throughout the study by ensuring that participants’ identities were not linked to their data at any point.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
