Salehinia, Reza https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6395-4651
Salehian, Sajjad https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1607-7412
Sangari, Marzieh Nasiri https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0955-0060
Sangari, Mohammad Amin Nasiri https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0115-2091
Abbassian, Hossein https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1805-1928
Article History
Received: 31 October 2025
Accepted: 13 February 2026
First Online: 21 February 2026
Declarations
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: The researchers have observed all the ethical standards related to the research, including maintaining the confidentiality of the information of the statistical society, and after issuing the code of research ethics from Birjand University of Medical Sciences (IR.BUMS.REC.1404.097), and obtaining the necessary permits from the competent authorities. There was no bias or interference by the researchers in the research stages. Informed consent to participate was obtained from all participants in this study. This study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.