Karimi, Mohammad N. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7834-6368
Parsamajd, Zohreh
Article History
Received: 31 August 2023
Revised: 21 June 2024
Accepted: 26 June 2024
First Online: 8 August 2024
Declarations
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: Permission from relevant authorities in the institute was obtained through explaining the purpose of the study and how it would benefit the participants and the broader field of research. Considering the age range of the participants, informed consents from the parents were also obtained. In this regard, the purpose of the study, the procedures involved, and any potential risks or benefits were explained. The participants’ consents were obtained to ensure that they understood the nature of the study and were willing to participate. Moreover, to protect the confidentiality of the participants, they were ensured that only authorized personnel had access to the data. Finally, to build trust and rapport, each participant was given a short story book as a gift at the end of the process.