Khan, Bushra Asif Ali https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1238-0376
Mahmood, Humaira https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2341-6431
Ahmed, Jawaria Mukhtar https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3545-0808
Anwar, Bushra https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3668-032X
Muhammad, Ameer https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8485-641X
Jabeen, Rawshan https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1543-8657
Article History
Received: 5 November 2023
Accepted: 23 September 2024
First Online: 1 April 2025
Declarations
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: The research presented in this manuscript received ethical approval from the Ethical Review Committee of the Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute under reference number 208-AAA-ERC-AFPGMI. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants before their enrollment in the study. The consent process involved a comprehensive explanation of the study’s background, rationale, and the associated advantages and disadvantages to the mothers. It is important to note that adherence to ethical principles was maintained throughout the entire research process, in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.