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Article History

Received: 10 June 2025

Accepted: 14 April 2026

First Online: 18 May 2026

Declarations

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: The study obtained approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee of SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) on 29th May 2024 (Ref No: 00111/IEC/2024). Additionally, permission was secured from the Additional Director [Maternal and Child Health], O/o CH&FW, Andhra Pradesh. Informed consent was obtained from the study participants. The anonymity and confidentiality of the participants' information were maintained, and the study adhered to the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki in this respect. The gathered data was stored and analysed without any personal identifying information regarding the survey participants.

: Not applicable.

: The Authors declare no competing interests.