Niluminda, Shamal
Nilushika, Sashini
Nimalchandra, Hashini
Nishakara, Chandima
Nuwanthika, Sachini
Pabasara, Malithi
Rathish, Devarajan https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3346-4410
Article History
Received: 13 November 2024
Accepted: 13 March 2025
First Online: 22 March 2025
Declarations
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: Ethical clearance was obtained from the Ethics Review Committee of the Faculty of Medicine and Allied Science, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (ERC/2022/60). Prior permission for the data collection was obtained from the director of the Anuradhapura zonal education office and the principals of the selected schools. Informed written consent was obtained from all participants. All necessary measures were taken to preserve the participant’s privacy and confidentiality. The study was performed following the Declaration of Helsinki. All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.