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Article History

Received: 26 July 2023

Accepted: 30 August 2024

First Online: 10 September 2024

Declarations

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: This research study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee at the Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa (Approval #411/21, dated 13 July 2021). The respondents were informed that their participation was voluntary and that they could cease participation at any time, without any consequences whatsoever. A short description of the research aims, expected advantages, risks, confidentiality, expected duration for completing the questionnaire, and research funding were all presented on the first page of the questionnaire – after which the participants had to provide their informed written consent. Participation in the study was anonymous and complete confidentiality was maintained throughout the study. Additionally, all research tools and methods were applied in accordance with strict ethical standards, as published in the Declaration of Helsinki and its later amendments (or comparable ethical standards).

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.