Alkhalil, Munzer
Turkmani, Rim
Gharibah, Mazen
Patel, Preeti
Mehchy, Zaki
Funding for this research was provided by:
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (c-13546243, c-13546243, c-13546243, c-13546243)
National Institute for Health and Care Research (131207)
Article History
Received: 20 February 2024
Accepted: 16 September 2024
First Online: 3 October 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical approval to conduct the survey, stakeholder consultations, expert panels, and workshops was obtained from the Idlib Health Directorate (IHD) in northwest Syria (No: 652 – 25/06/2023). Ethical approval was also obtained from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (REC ref. 000892b – 03/06/2019). The study ensured that all interviewee quotes remained anonymous.
: Verbal consent was obtained from participants in the questionnaire, and written consent was obtained from participants in the workshops, expert panel and individual consultations. Participants were informed that the findings might be shared and published in academic journals, conferences, or other scientific platforms. Their personal information and identity remain confidential, and all necessary steps were taken to ensure anonymity and privacy. The results were presented in an aggregated and anonymised format to protect participant privacy. By providing consent, participants agreed to disseminate and publish study findings while ensuring confidentiality and privacy.
: The authors declare no competing interests.