Vinueza-Fernández, Israel
Quintana, Tamara Rodriguez
Masson, Isabel
Marroig, Alejandra
Massa, Fernando
Grijalva, Mario J.
Muniz-Terrera, Graciela
Article History
Received: 9 February 2024
Accepted: 1 September 2025
First Online: 11 November 2025
Declarations
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: The study protocol was approved by the Committee of Human research ethics at Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (Protocol Number CEISH-494-2023).The informed consent process was conducted in Spanish by trained personnel. All individuals who attended the health evaluation fair were provided with a written copy of the Informed Consent form which was also read to them. After being given the opportunity to ask questions, participants were invited to sign the informed consent form. A copy of the form was provided to them for their records.
: not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.