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Authors
Iheme, G. O.
Ajuluchukwu, C. R.
Okonkwo, E. M.
Amaeze, A. C.
Ezenwa, H. C.
Akpasuo, U. C.
Onyeagoro, C. A
Nzeagwu, O. C.
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Funding for this research was provided by:
Uppsala University
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Article History
Received: 18 August 2025
Accepted: 30 January 2026
First Online: 6 February 2026
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: This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards of the National Health and Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) of Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia (FMC/QEH/G.596/Vol. 10/519) and in compliance with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration. The ethical approval was obtained before the commencement of this study.Also, written informed consent was obtained from the participants after a clear communication of the study objectives and methods was communicated to them, including their right to not participate or discontinue from the study at any point.
: All authors have read and approved this manuscript draft for publication.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
