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Authors
Kabakian-Khasholian, Tamar https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5098-5483
Abi Jaoude, Lara https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6658-6064
El Chaar, Dalia https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1253-557X
Saad, Ghada E. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6163-4822
El Fakahany, Sohayla https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7239-5138
McCall, Stephen J. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0078-7010
El-Kak, Faysal https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0873-2165
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Funding
Funding for this research was provided by:
International Development Research Centre
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Article History
Received: 9 January 2026
Accepted: 7 April 2026
First Online: 21 April 2026
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: The research was conducted upon attaining ethical approval from the American University of Beirut – Institutional Review Board (AUB-IRB) (reference number: SBS-2024-0057) and while maintaining ethical research conduct throughout the process. A consent form detailing the study’s aim, potential risks and benefits, participants rights, and confidentiality measures were shared and explained to potential participants. Ascents and guardian consents were shared with youths below 18 years old. The researcher provided time for questions and sought voluntary informed consent from participants to participate in the study. Participants were assured of their confidentiality and anonymity, and reminded that they could withdraw from the study at any time without consequences. Consent to record was always sought from participants. Transcripts were anonymized using pseudonyms to protect confidentiality. The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
