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Imo, Uchenna Frank https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4865-4989
Alexander, Peter
Kanu, Prosper Ayenmo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7640-7240
Ogbonna, Chimankpam Kingsley
Abba, Matthew Ejeh
Yusuf, Isaiah Habila
Odey, Mark Odey
Adole, Joseph Ogbaji
Eneji, Ebenezer Esidene
Oji, Grace Mmesommachi
Onah, Dough Owojoku
Akinreni, Temidayo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6621-8200
Azubuike, Precious Chidozie https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6161-1548
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Article History
Received: 16 September 2025
Accepted: 16 March 2026
First Online: 27 March 2026
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: A letter of introduction was obtained from the Head of Department, and ethical clearance was granted by the Department of Public Health Ethical Clearance Committee, University of Calabar, with the reference number: UC/CM/PUH/ETH/2152. The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Participants were informed about the study’s purpose, and written informed consent was obtained before participation. Respondents were assured of confidentiality, and they retained the right to withdraw from the study at any point.
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
