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Article History

Received: 29 October 2024

Accepted: 13 March 2025

First Online: 21 March 2025

Declarations

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: The study was approved by the Ethical Review Committee, School of Physical Sciences, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh (Research Project Number: DPS/115/04/A). Ethical issues were duly considered at each stage of the study. Both written and verbal consent was taken from each participant before initiating the interview for data collection. It is to be mentioned that the data were collected through ODK-based Kobo Toolbox platform using smart devices. The respondents are asked to carefully read the consent form and if agreed put the tick mark to continue the interview. For illiterate or poorly educated respondents, the consent form was read by the interviewer, and the interview was continued if the respondents provided permission spontaneously. The consent form was an integral part of the survey questionnaire, which was placed at the beginning of the questionnaire. In the consent form, a brief introduction on the aims and objectives of the study was given first and each of the respondents was assured regarding the confidentiality and privacy of information. It also stated that the information would be used only for research purposes, their participation was fully voluntary and if intended upon may completely withdraw from this survey. Only participants who consented were finally included.

: The authors declare no competing interests.