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Eze, Irene Ifeyinwa https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4496-7259
Mbachu, Chinyere Ojiugo
Nwankpa, Ozioma
Onwujekwe, Obinna
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Funding
Funding for this research was provided by:
International Development Research Centre (109809-001)
International Development Research Centre (109809-001)
International Development Research Centre (109809-001)
International Development Research Centre (109809-001)
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Article History
Received: 11 June 2024
Accepted: 20 February 2025
First Online: 10 March 2025
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: The authors confirm that the research was performed in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Research and Ethics Committee of Ebonyi State Ministry of Health Abakaliki, Nigeria. (EBSHREC/07/03/2022-06/02/2026). Written informed consent to participate in the study was obtained from participants 18 years and above. Written informed assent was obtained from those below 18 years, while written informed consent was obtained from their legal guardians. Participation was voluntary, the data was anonymized, and confidentiality was assured to participants.
: Written informed consent was obtained from the participants (and legal guardians) to publish their details and information provided as contained in this manuscript. The authors hold the consent form, which is available for review by the Editor-in-Chief.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
