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Article History

Received: 10 September 2024

Accepted: 14 March 2025

First Online: 27 March 2025

Declarations

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: The current research project was approved by the National Center for Strategic Research in Medical Education (Nasr) (project code: 984811; date: 01/12/2018). Ethical considerations were thoroughly addressed throughout the study. All participants were required to sign a confidentiality agreement and provide informed consent before participating. Informed consent forms clearly outlined the purpose of the study, the procedures involved, and the voluntary nature of participation. Participants were made fully aware that their involvement was entirely voluntary and that they could withdraw from the study at any time without any negative consequences. Regarding data privacy, participants were assured that all personal information and responses would be kept confidential and securely stored. Identifiable data were not linked to the participants’ responses to maintain anonymity. Furthermore, all data collected were used solely for the purposes of this research and would not be shared with third parties without the explicit consent of the participants. Ethical oversight was ensured by adhering to institutional guidelines, and all data handling procedures complied with applicable laws and regulations related to data protection and privacy. Additionally, participants were informed about the absence of cultural conflicts and the proper handling of any copyrighted materials used in the study.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.