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Article History

Received: 23 November 2024

Accepted: 26 November 2025

First Online: 12 January 2026

Declarations

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: Ethical clearance was obtained from the Ghana Health Service Ethics Review Committee registration number GHS–ERC: 024/05/19). The study was conducted in accordance with the terms of the Helsinki Declaration. All study participants either thumb printed or signed informed consent forms before participating in the study. All interviews were conducted in private rooms, whereas focus group discussions were held in open spaces in either churches or classrooms. All the participants were assured of confidentially. They were informed that participation was voluntary and that they could refuse to answer any sensitive question/s or withdraw from the study at any point without any consequences. All ethical protocols regarding the handling of newborn babies, such as weighing and temperature, were adhered to in accordance with the guidelines for research with human subjects.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.