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Article History

Received: 5 June 2025

Accepted: 28 July 2025

First Online: 14 August 2025

Declarations

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: This study, conducted in 2019, adhered to rigorous ethical standards to ensure the protection and respect of all participants. The study tools, including the consent form and participant information sheet, were reviewed and approved for suitability by the headmen of each traditional healer's community. The study was carried out in compliance with the ethical principles outlined in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and its subsequent amendments. All participants provided informed consent for the interviews and the publication of the research findings. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Zimbabwe National Traditional Healers Association for their invaluable support and for granting permission to conduct this research in the selected areas.

: Informed consent was obtained from all interviewed traditional healers prior to their participation in the study.

: The authors declare no competing interests.