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Article History

Received: 30 January 2026

Accepted: 25 March 2026

First Online: 9 April 2026

Declarations

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: The authors declare no competing interests.

: Ethical approval was obtained from the University Human Research Ethics Committee and adhered to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (National Health and Medical Research Council, ). Ethical approval was obtained prior to data collection. Participants were provided with detailed information about the study and gave informed consent before participation. Confidentiality was ensured through the use of pseudonyms and removal of identifying details from transcripts. Given the emotionally sensitive nature of the discussions, participants were reminded of their right to pause or withdraw at any time. Information about support services was made available should participation raise distress. Ethical conduct followed established guidelines for qualitative research involving vulnerable populations and frontline workers (Tracy, ).