Ali, Zeeshan
Ahsan, Zainab
Liaqat, Nazneen
Din, Israr ud
Article History
Received: 8 July 2024
Accepted: 1 August 2024
First Online: 21 August 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Research and Ethical Review Board of Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan which issued approval #496/DME/KMC. All participants were thoroughly informed about the study’s purpose, and informed consent was obtained from each participant. Participants were assured that their information would remain confidential. Researchers were trained to assist as needed. Postoperative interviews were conducted in a manner that respected the patients’ recovery and privacy. By following these ethical guidelines, the study aimed to protect the dignity, rights, and well-being of all volunteers, thus ensuring the research’s integrity and ethical conduct.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.