Conteh, Deborah Ngozi
Musa, Abdulmalik Onoruoyiza
Issa, Barakah Opeyemi
Aruwa, Hameedah Ugbedeojo
Fatuade, Oyinkansola Oluwakemi
Uthman, Muhammed Mubashir Babatunde
Article History
Received: 11 August 2025
Accepted: 18 February 2026
First Online: 27 February 2026
Declarations
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: Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the University of Ilorin Ethical Review Committee (UERC/ASN/2023/3353), and the study was conducted in accordance with the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki [ ]. Throughout the research process, participants’ privacy and confidentiality were strictly maintained. Written informed consent and assent were obtained from all participating students. For those under the age of 18, teachers acted as guardians and provided the necessary consent, while the students gave their assent. The role of the teachers was limited to facilitating initial contact with the students and they did not participate in, or influence, the data collection or the students’ responses.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.