*2.2. Selection Criteria*

Research papers focused on the "knowledge", or "education", or "understanding", or "awareness" of the HCAI among the MIPs were included. Articles published in the English language were considered for this study. The full-length research papers were independently reviewed by the two reviewers and then shortlisted. The disagreement between the reviewers over eligibility were resolved through discussion and concession with the third reviewer.

## 2.2.1. Selection of the Studies

The title and abstract of the articles were appraised for relevance to the aim of the present review. The articles that were not relevant were eliminated. The full text of the remaining article fulfilled the objective of the evaluation and was acquired to assess further relevance based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The full-length research papers were independently reviewed by the two reviewers and then shortlisted. The third reviewer verified shortlisted articles based on the review criteria. The disagreement between the reviewers over eligibility was resolved through discussion and concession with the third reviewer.
