Article History
Received: 8 October 2024
Accepted: 19 February 2025
First Online: 28 February 2025
Declarations
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: This study strictly followed the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. The present study was derived from a research project of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences with the code of ethics (IR.ARUMS.REC.1402.096). All participants provided written informed consent before the commencement of the study. The consent form gave the participants a clear understanding of the study’s purpose and methods. Participants were also informed of the researchers’ commitment to address any questions or concerns and the confidentiality of their information.
: Not applicable.
: This work was supported by Ardabil University of Medical Sciences (IR.ARUMS.REC.1402.096).