Matenga, Tulani Francis L.
Chavula, Malizgani Paul
Zulu, Joseph Mumba
Silumbwe, Adam
Maritim, Patricia
Munakampe, Margarate N.
Habib, Batuli
Liusha, Namakando
Banda, Jeremiah
Sinyangwe, Ntazana N.
Mweemba, Chris
Mubanga, Angel
Kaonga, Patrick
Musukuma, Mwiche
Phiri, Henry
Halwiindi, Hikabasa
Funding for this research was provided by:
Umea University
Article History
Received: 10 September 2024
Accepted: 25 June 2025
First Online: 24 July 2025
Declarations
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: Ethical clearance for this study was sought from the University of Zambia Biomedical Research Ethics Committee (UNZABREC), Reference number 3003–2022. Permission to conduct the study was obtained from the Zambia National Health Research Authority and the Ministry of Health. All participants were given informed consent forms, which were read aloud to them and thoroughly explained before they were signed. Participants were informed about the study's goals, procedures, risks, benefits, and their rights as participants.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.