Kotagi, Prathamesh
Angolkar, Mubashir
Koppad, Rajashree
Article History
Received: 23 March 2023
Accepted: 12 May 2023
First Online: 24 May 2023
Declarations
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: The research described in this article was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards set forth by the JNMC Institutional Ethics Committee on Human Subject and Research, J.N. Medical College, Belagavi, Karnataka, India. All participants provided their informed consent prior to their involvement in the study, and all data were collected and analyzed in accordance with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations. Approval for this study was obtained from the JNMC Institutional Ethics Committee on Human Subject and Research, J.N. Medical College, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.All participants in this study were provided with a detailed explanation of the study's purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits prior to providing their consent. Participants were given ample opportunity to ask questions and were provided with clear and accurate information to ensure that their consent was well-informed. Furthermore, participants were informed that their participation was entirely voluntary and that they could withdraw at any time without penalty or negative consequences. By providing their consent to participate in this study, participants are indicating that they have been fully informed and understand the nature and implications of their involvement.
: Online informed consent was obtained from all participants included in this study prior to publication of any identifiable information. Participants were informed that their personal information would be kept confidential and that their identities would not be disclosed in any publication resulting from this study. Participants were also informed that they had the right to review and approve any manuscript resulting from the study before publication. By providing their consent for publication, participants are indicating that they have reviewed and approved the manuscript and that they understand and accept the implications of publication.
: The authors declare no competing interests.