Zangouei, Zahra https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4496-2012
Amouzeshi, Zahra https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2155-3128
Mohsenizadeh, Seyed Mostafa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9949-1967
Ayati, Razieh https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7992-2304
Article History
Received: 3 March 2025
Accepted: 27 May 2025
First Online: 2 June 2025
Declarations
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: The research protocol was registered on the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials website (identifier: IRCT20241125063855 N1, Registration Date:22/12/2024). It was approved by the ethics committee affiliated with Birjand University of Medical Sciences (identifier: IR.BUMS.REC.1403.129) and adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki. The study purpose and importance were explained to participants, who met the inclusion criteria, and their informed consent was obtained. They were also assured that the data was confidential and they could withdraw from the study at any time.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.