Document is current

Article History

Received: 5 May 2025

Accepted: 29 October 2025

First Online: 24 December 2025

Declarations

:

: This study received ethical clearance from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College, University of Delhi (Approval No. SBSEC/000/2024/2924, dated 02/12/2024). The study was conducted in full compliance with ethical standards for research involving human participants. Informed consent was obtained from all adult participants prior to data collection. For child participants, consent was obtained from parents. The purpose, procedures, potential risks, and benefits of the study were explained in the local language (Hindi), and participants were assured that their participation was voluntary, with the right to withdraw at any stage without consequences. Assent was also obtained from children wherever appropriate.

: All authors agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work and consent to the publication of this manuscript.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.