Shamil Mafras, Fathima Siromiya
Francis, Vaithehi Rajeevan
Kudagammana, Wasana
Dissanayake, Rasadanie
Liyanapathirana, Veranja
Article History
Received: 21 November 2025
Accepted: 10 February 2026
First Online: 15 February 2026
Declarations
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: This study strictly adhered to the ethical guidelines outlined in the declarations of Helsinki [ ] and ethical clearance was obtained from the institutional ethical review committee, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya (2022/EC/81) and informed written consent was obtained from study participants.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.