Chireshe, Rumbidzai
Manyangadze, Tawanda
Naidoo, Keshena
Article History
Received: 31 July 2023
Accepted: 1 January 2024
First Online: 15 January 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical approval was granted by the Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe (MRCZ/A/2821) and the University of KwaZulu-Natal Biomedical Research Ethics Committee (BREC/00003160/2021). Throughout the study, participants ensured both anonymity and strict confidentiality. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants before data collection, legally Authorized Representatives of illiterate participants provided informed consent for the study. Moreover, the participants were advised that their participation was voluntary and that they were free to withdraw from the interview at any point in time if they experienced discomfort. All data were stored in a lockable steel cupboard and a password-protected laptop accessible only by the study team. All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.