Pedersen, Ann Katrin Blø
Skinner, Marianne Sundlisæter
Skundberg-Kletthagen, Hege
Sogstad, Maren
Funding for this research was provided by:
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Article History
Received: 6 June 2024
Accepted: 25 February 2026
First Online: 3 March 2026
Declarations
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: The study adhered to the ethical standards of the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and its subsequent amendments. Ethical approval was granted by the Regional Committees for Medical and Health Research Ethics, REK North (2020/111946), and the Norwegian Centre for Research Data (NSD/Sikt; reference number 693007). Prior written informed consent was obtained from all study participants, who were informed about their right to withdraw from the study at any time. Confidentiality has been maintained throughout the study, including in the reporting of the findings.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.