Aarønes, Turid Rimereit https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6262-8448
Taraldsen, Kristin https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8466-5450
Pripp, Are Hugo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1678-7309
Kvæl, Linda Aimée Hartford https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3551-2271
Funding for this research was provided by:
OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University
Article History
Received: 10 July 2025
Accepted: 19 August 2025
First Online: 26 September 2025
Declarations
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: This study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki and was reviewed by the Regional Committees for Medical and Healthcare Research Ethics (no. 764760) and the Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research (no. 890850) to ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Data were securely stored on the Services for Sensitive Data platform, following Norwegian standards. To maintain confidentiality, names of municipalities were anonymised. Participants received information about the study and data handling, provided written consent, and were informed of their right to withdraw at any time without any repercussions. Interviews included explanations of purpose, logistics, audio-recording and de-identification, with breaks available as needed.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.