Hansen, Sylvia http://orcid.org/0009-0003-8733-6892
Hessevaagbakke, Elisabeth
Lindeflaten, Katrin
Elvan, Kaja
Lillekroken, Daniela
Funding for this research was provided by:
OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University
Article History
Received: 4 July 2024
Accepted: 7 August 2024
First Online: 15 August 2024
Declarations
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: The study was approved by the Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research (Sikt/Ref. nr. 334855) and by the leader of the Department of Nursing and Health Promotion at Oslo Metropolitan University. This study does not seek to investigate participants’ health status, sexuality, ethnicity, or political affiliation (sensitive information); therefore, it is exempt from ethical approval by the Norwegian Regional Committees for Medical and Health Research Ethics as no health information or patient data are recorded. The study adhered to the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and followed Oslo Metropolitan University’s guidelines and regulations. Data confidentiality was strictly maintained, and the information was used solely for research purposes. Participant anonymity was safeguarded by not detailing participant characteristics in the paper. Researchers provided both verbal and written information about the study, and written voluntary informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to data collection.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.