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Article History

Received: 15 December 2024

Accepted: 28 May 2025

First Online: 3 November 2025

Declarations

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: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (Ethics Code: IR.MUI.NUREMA.REC.1401.105). It adhered to the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki, emphasizing the respect for human dignity, participant privacy, and the principle of informed consent. Prior to data collection, researchers provided participants with a comprehensive explanation of the study’s purpose, methodology, and potential implications. Participants were given the opportunity to voluntarily decide on their involvement, ensuring that their consent was informed and obtained without any form of coercion. Throughout the research process, strict confidentiality measures were observed to safeguard participant anonymity. Data were securely collected, stored, and managed to prevent any identification of individual participants. The findings of the study were presented in a transparent and unbiased manner. Additionally, where further analysis was required, participants were consulted to validate the representation of their perspectives and experiences, ensuring accuracy and fairness. Moreover, this study placed a strong emphasis on ethical integrity by prioritizing the rights, dignity, and welfare of its participants, fully aligning with the ethical standards set forth in the Declaration of Helsinki. This approach underscores the commitment of the researchers to uphold the highest ethical standards in qualitative research.

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: The authors declare no competing interests.