Bodur, Gonul https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2811-534X
Cakir, Hanife https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5813-814X
Turan, Suzan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9207-7977
Seren, Arzu Kader Harmanci https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4478-7234
Goktas, Polat https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7183-6890
Article History
Received: 17 April 2025
Accepted: 20 August 2025
First Online: 14 October 2025
Declarations
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: Ethical approval was obtained from the Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Social and Human Sciences Ethical Committee (date: 4 October 2021, code: 2021/204). The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Before the interviews, participants were provided with an information sheet detailing the study objectives and procedures. Written and verbal informed consent was obtained prior to recording, and participants confirmed their willingness to join the study by selecting the “I agree to participate” option at the beginning of the interview. They were informed of their right to refuse any question or to withdraw from the study at any time, in line with the principles of informed consent and respect for autonomy. Confidentiality was ensured, and all personal information was kept strictly anonymous. Both the participants and the researcher retained copies of the signed consent forms to ensure transparency and compliance with ethical standards.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.