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Article History

Received: 12 June 2024

Accepted: 21 September 2024

First Online: 27 September 2024

Declarations

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: The study involved a secondary analysis of survey data that was publicly released by the MEASURE DHS program. Informed consent was obtained from participants, and ethical approval for the research was obtained. The Ghana Health Service Ethics Review Committee has granted approval for the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS). All methodologies adhered strictly to relevant guidelines and regulations. Data for this study were sourced from the DHS website () subsequent to an online authorization request, accompanied by justification for the investigation. Notably, the publicly accessible data used in this study did not contain personally identifiable information. For further information, readers are directed to .

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.