Mosavat, Seyed Hamdollah
Sahraian, Ali
Kalani, Mehdi
Namjoyan, Foroogh
Ghasemi, Younes
Article History
Received: 27 May 2025
Accepted: 9 February 2026
First Online: 13 March 2026
Declarations
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: This study was conducted in accordance with ethical principles and guidelines for research involving human participants. Prior to participation, all individuals provided informed consent after receiving a comprehensive explanation of the study’s purpose, procedures, potential risks and benefits, and their right to withdraw at any time without penalty. The consent process was conducted in a clear and accessible manner, with opportunities for participants to ask questions and receive clarification. All data were handled with strict confidentiality, and participant anonymity was maintained throughout the study. The research protocol was reviewed and approved by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (IR.SUMS.REC.1400.442) to ensure adherence to ethical standards and the protection of participants’ rights and well-being.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.