Data collection
Collection of data was carried out between May 2023 and June 2023. The
lead researcher together with four research assistants carried out the
data collection. The research assistants received training before
commencement of data collection on the identification of eligible
participants, obtaining informed consent, and conducting the interviews.
The inclusion-exclusion criteria were used to identify potential study
participants after which the researcher gave a detailed explanation of
the aim of the study to the participants and what was required of them.
The participants were then asked for their informed consent. After
receiving consent, a physical interview was carried out with the
research subjects using a pretested questionnaire which captured their
bio-data and other relevant information of interest to the study.