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Article History

Received: 28 October 2023

Accepted: 22 September 2025

First Online: 15 October 2025

Declarations

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: The present study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the revised Declaration of Helsinki. After explaining the purpose of the study, written informed consent was obtained from all participants. In order to remain anonymous. The participants were reassured about the principles of confidentiality and anonymity, voluntary participation in the study, and the freedom to withdraw from the study at any time without any consequences. The time and place of the interviews were chosen in coordination with the participants. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Kerman University of Medical Sciences IR.KMU.REC.1399.537. As this was a non-interventional study, the ethics committee of Kerman University of Medical Sciences allowed the authors to conduct this research and the document about granting permission was sent to the journal editor. also, to obtain the informed consent of illiterate individuals, Informed consent was obtained from their legal guardians and trusted individuals.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.