Taha, Sari
Shakhshir, Muna
Zyoud, Sa’ed H.
Article History
Received: 6 December 2023
Accepted: 7 March 2024
First Online: 13 March 2024
Declarations
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: The study received approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of An-Najah National University, and the necessary permission documents were issued. Participants were given the freedom to either accept or decline the invitation to participate voluntarily. Verbal informed consent was acquired from each participant who agreed to participate in the study, ensuring the confidentiality of their data. The IRB at An-Najah National University specifically approved the use of verbal informed consent due to the nature of the study, where participants were only involved in interviews and clinical examinations without any potential harm, as long as their privacy was maintained. The authors affirm that all methods adhere to the relevant guidelines and regulations.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.