Imani, Behzad https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1544-8196
Khahan-Yazdi, Iman https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6034-955X
Najafi-Vosough, Roya https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2871-5748
Funding for this research was provided by:
Hamadan University of Medical Sciences (1402112410263)
Article History
Received: 1 February 2025
Accepted: 25 June 2025
First Online: 15 August 2025
<!--Emphasis Type='Bold' removed-->Declarations
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: The research adhered to the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Prior to conducting the study, approval was obtained from the Medical Ethics Committee at Hamadan University of Medical Sciences (registration number: IR.UMSHA.REC.1402.702-Approval Date: 2024-02-17). Participants were required to provide written informed consent before being included in the study. It is important to note that all participants had the freedom to withdraw from the study at any time.
: The authors declare no competing interests.