Document is current

Article History

Received: 10 January 2025

Accepted: 28 July 2025

First Online: 13 August 2025

Declarations

:

: This study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and was approved by the Ethics Committee of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR.TUMS.FNM.REC.1400.207). Informed consent was obtained from all participants before their inclusion in the study, ensuring their right to participate voluntarily and to withdraw at any time without penalty. After providing a detailed explanation of the study’s objectives, verbal and written consent were collected from those who agreed to participate. Data was subsequently gathered from consenting participants through questionnaires, ensuring anonymity and confidentiality. All methods were performed following relevant guidelines and regulations.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.