Abdi, Naeem https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5881-8572
Momennasab, Marzieh https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3090-2331
Yektatalab, Shahrzad https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6892-2229
Jaberi, Azita https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5350-3926
Funding for this research was provided by:
Vice-Chancellor for Research, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (28465)
Vice-Chancellor for Research, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (28465)
Vice-Chancellor for Research, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (28465)
Vice-Chancellor for Research, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (28465)
Article History
Received: 24 March 2025
Accepted: 6 June 2025
First Online: 8 July 2025
Declarations
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: This study was a part of the Ph.D dissertation approved by the Research Council and the Ethics Committee of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. (IR.SUMS.NUMIMG.REC.1402.071). In addition, the study protocol was reviewed and approved by the deputy of research and technology at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences with the code (No. 28465). We confirm that All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations of Declaration of Helsinki. The ethical principles and good scientific practices defined by the Iran National Ethics Committee were followed throughout the research process. Prior to the study, necessary permissions were obtained from the administrators of the study settings. Also, all participants were informed about the study objectives, approximate time of the interview, note taking during the interview, and confidentiality of the information. Informed consent was obtained for each interview and voice recording, and they were assured they could withdraw from the study at any stage without any obligation. All of the Participants signed a written consent prior to the interview.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.