Mirzaei-Alavijeh, Mehdi
Rahimi, Fatemeh
Hamzeh, Behrooz
Mansouri, Feizollah
Shoukohi, Nastaran
Jalilian, Farzad
Funding for this research was provided by:
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Article History
Received: 12 April 2025
Accepted: 20 June 2025
First Online: 9 July 2025
Declarations
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: The study protocol (IR.KUMS.REC.1399.297) received approval from the research ethics committee of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences. All procedures adhered to the ethical standards established by the institution and national research committees, in accordance with the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its subsequent amendments. Prior to participation, individuals were given comprehensive information about the study’s procedures, confidentiality measures, and objectives. Participants received an information statement and provided written consent.
: All participants granted written informed consent for their involvement in the study. The manuscript does not contain any personal information that could identify individuals.
: The authors declare no competing interests.