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Article History

Received: 20 June 2025

Accepted: 3 September 2025

First Online: 15 October 2025

Declarations

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: This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. The ethics application was approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the Townsville Hospital and Health Services (QTHS/94137- 1st Jun 2023). Site-Specific Assessment (i.e., Research Governance) applications were approved by the relevant Hospital and Health Services across Northern Queensland, including Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, and the North West. Participation was voluntary and all participants gave informed consent. Participants accessed the e-consent form via a QR code on the flyer, which directed them to a Qualtrics survey. The form outlined key information including potential risks and benefits, what participation involved, and how data confidentiality would be maintained. After consenting, participants provided demographic details and contact information to arrange an interview.

: Not applicable.

: Sonia Minooee is an Editorial Board Member for BMC Archives of Public Health and BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.