The study was performed following the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Participants were provided with an information sheet detailing the study process and implications. Participation was voluntary with minimal risks; consent both for participation and recording of the interviews or discussions was obtained from all participants. No identifying data was collected, and the transcripts were saved in a password-protected computer accessible only to the authors. Ethical approval was received from the Oyo State Ministry of Health (Approval number AD/13/479/565), the University of Ibadan/University College Hospital (UI/UCH) Institution Review Board (UI/EC/17/0390), and the Wits Human Research Ethics Committee (Medical; Clearance number M171054).
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