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Article History

Received: 18 July 2024

Accepted: 1 October 2024

First Online: 30 October 2024

Declarations

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: The researchers carried out the study in compliance with the guidelines and moral standards set forth by the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University (Ref. No. P.0296). This study was performed following the ethical standards laid down in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and its later amendments. All participant in the study gave their informed consent after explaining the study’s aim and ensuring data confidentiality, and it was a completely volunteer, non-profit endeavor. Additionally, participants were made aware that they could leave the study at any moment without giving a reason. Every study participant had their data entered into a password-protected electronic database via a secure computer and internet connection. Only specific members of the study team had access to the electronic database. Regular automated backups were conducted to track the data entry. Throughout the study, all participant records were the responsibility of the chief investigator and were kept secure.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.