Article History
Received: 8 January 2023
Accepted: 19 September 2023
First Online: 22 September 2023
Declarations
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: The present study was conducted based on the principles of the revised Declaration of Helsinki, a statement of ethical principles that directs the physicians and other participants in medical research involving human subjects. In addition, the study was approved by the Institutional Research Ethics Committee of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran (IR.SUMS.REC.1392.5654). Written informed consent was obtained from all participants. Also, they were informed about the confidentiality of the information and the project’s purpose, making them aware of their right to participate in or withdraw from the study.
: Not applicable.