The effect of educational intervention based on social support theory on the perceived stress caused by the covid-19 pandemic in patients with diabetes in hormozgan (2020-2021).

"Declarations Ethics approval and consent to participateAfter receiving the code of ethics (R.HUMS.REC.1399.370) from the Ethics Committee of Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences and an official introduction letter from Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, the researchers proceeded to sampling. The objectives of the study were explained to the participants and the confidentiality of the information was emphasized. Then, if they wanted to participate in the study, informed verbal consent was obtained from them, which was approved by the Ethics Committee of Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences. Also, all methods were performed according to the relevant guidelines and regulations contained in the Declaration of Helsinki. Consent for publicationNot applicable. Competing interestsThe authors declare no competing interests. Competing interests The authors declare no competing interests."

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