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Article History

Received: 8 July 2025

Accepted: 11 February 2026

First Online: 21 February 2026

Declarations

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: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Aja University of Medical Sciences under code IR.AJAUMS.REC.1400.110. The principles outlined in the Helsinki Declaration were strictly followed throughout the study. Participation was entirely voluntary, and individuals could withdraw from the study at any time. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants. Confidentiality of all collected data and ethical use of information sources were ensured. Additionally, the publication ethics guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) were adhered to throughout the research process.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.