Farzan, Ava
Heidarzadeh, Abtin
Nemati, Shadman
Khoshrang, Hossein
Basirat, Maryam https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1671-7279
Article History
Received: 5 July 2025
Accepted: 28 May 2026
First Online: 8 June 2026
Declarations
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: This study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki (World Medical Association [WMA], 2013) and was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Guilan University of Medical Sciences [IR.GUMS.REC.1402.202]. Participants were informed about the study’s purpose, procedures, and their rights prior to enrollment. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants, ensuring they voluntarily agreed to participate. The study strictly adhered to ethical guidelines by guaranteeing data confidentiality and participant anonymity. Personal information was protected throughout the study, with data securely stored and used exclusively for research purposes.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.