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Article History

Received: 22 December 2023

Accepted: 2 April 2024

First Online: 8 April 2024

Declarations

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: The study adhered to the Code of Professional Ethics of Sociologists in Ukraine [CitationRef removed]. Approval for the study protocol and instruments was obtained from the Institutional Review Board of the Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (#106 dated May 5, 2020, FWA #00026980). Verbal informed consent was obtained, considering the confidential nature of the interviews and the minimal risks involved. Prior to survey administration, interviewers read the consent form, ensured participants’ understanding, and recorded their agreement to participate. All information collected was treated with utmost confidentiality. Respondent answers were not linked to phone numbers. All study personnel signed an Agreement on Data Use and Confidentiality to reinforce confidentiality. Participants did not receive compensation.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.