Mogaji, Hammed O.
Adekunle, Oladunni Nimota
Surakat, Olabanji Ahmed
Oyewumi, Johnson Olalere
Nwokolo, Jessica A
Oluwaokere, Mercy
Odoh, Ikenna M.
Ojo, Kayode H.
Olamiju, Francisca O.
Ekpo, Uwem F.
Funding for this research was provided by:
Royal Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Article History
Received: 5 November 2025
Accepted: 9 March 2026
First Online: 20 March 2026
Declarations
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: This study received ethical approval from the Ekiti State Ministry of Health (Reference No. MOH/PRS/040). All study procedures were conducted in accordance with institutional guidelines and the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki.
: All authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript and consent to its publication. Study participants were also informed that findings from the research may be published in scientific journals or presented at academic conferences.
: Written informed consent or assent was obtained from all study participants and/or their legal guardians prior to enrolment in the study. Participants were informed of the study objectives, procedures, potential risks, and their right to withdraw at any time without penalty.
: The authors declare no competing interests.