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Article History

Received: 7 November 2024

Accepted: 10 February 2025

First Online: 17 February 2025

Declarations

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: The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (Registration number: ChiCTR1800020329). Written informed consent was obtained from all participants after providing a clear explanation of the study's nature, purpose, and procedures. All data were analyzed anonymously by removing any identifying information to ensure participant privacy and confidentiality. The study adhered to the ethical principles set out in the Declaration of Helsinki, and all procedures involving human subjects were conducted with due respect for their rights and confidentiality. Data storage and handling followed strict protocols to protect participant information, and all procedures were reviewed and approved by the institutional ethics board.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.