Uchil, Rachana R.
K. J., Deepthi
Lakshmi, Vasantha
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Article History
Received: 29 October 2024
Accepted: 8 May 2025
First Online: 19 May 2025
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: The study was conducted with written consent obtained from all participants after providing a detailed explanation of the study’s aims and objectives using a participant information sheet. Participants were also given assurances of participant confidentiality. Approval from the Institutional Ethical Committee was also secured prior to conducting the research (INST.EC/EC/231/223; REG. No: EC/NEW/INST/2022/KA/0174).
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: The authors declare no competing interests.