Fazli Khalaf, Zahra
Carrillo Leal, Stacie
Salman, Ali
Funding for this research was provided by:
Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER) i
Article History
Received: 11 October 2025
Accepted: 10 January 2026
First Online: 23 January 2026
Declarations
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: This study was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of North Carolina A&T State University (IRB Number: HS23-0185). All participants received an information sheet outlining the study procedures and provided informed consent prior to participation. Participation was voluntary, and participants were informed of their right to withdraw at any time without penalty. The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.