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Article History

Received: 5 July 2022

Accepted: 6 March 2023

First Online: 21 March 2023

Declarations

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: The study was conducted in compliance with the Helsinki Declaration and was approved by the “Ethics Committee” of the High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University. Participants were informed about their right to discontinue their participation in the study at any time without consequences. Anonymity and confidentiality were confirmed. Informed written consent was obtained from each patient.

: Not applicable.

: Dr Heba Selim is a co-author of this study and Editorial Board member of the journal. She was not involved in handling this manuscript during the review and submission processes. The rest of the authors have no conflict of interest to declare.