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  1. Berner-Rodoreda A, Cobelens F, Vandamme AM, Froeschl G, Skordis J, Renganathan E, et al.
    BMJ Glob Health, 2024 Feb 28;9(2).
    PMID: 38423550 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2023-014605
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy
  2. Ginsburg O, Vanderpuye V, Beddoe AM, Bhoo-Pathy N, Bray F, Caduff C, et al.
    Lancet, 2023 Dec 02;402(10417):2113-2166.
    PMID: 37774725 DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)01701-4
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy
  3. Kuruppu N, Capon A
    Lancet, 2016 Jan 30;387(10017):430.
    PMID: 26869566 DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(16)00170-7
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy*
  4. Swaminathan S, Sheikh K, Marten R, Taylor M, Jhalani M, Chukwujekwu O, et al.
    BMJ Glob Health, 2020 12;5(12).
    PMID: 33355263 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2020-004684
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy*
  5. Harlan WR, Harlan LC, Oii WL
    J Public Health Policy, 1984 Dec;5(4):563-72.
    PMID: 6526940
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy/trends*
  6. Lilford RJ, Oyebode O, Satterthwaite D, Melendez-Torres GJ, Chen YF, Mberu B, et al.
    Lancet, 2017 02 04;389(10068):559-570.
    PMID: 27760702 DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31848-7
    In the first paper in this Series we assessed theoretical and empirical evidence and concluded that the health of people living in slums is a function not only of poverty but of intimately shared physical and social environments. In this paper we extend the theory of so-called neighbourhood effects. Slums offer high returns on investment because beneficial effects are shared across many people in densely populated neighbourhoods. Neighbourhood effects also help explain how and why the benefits of interventions vary between slum and non-slum spaces and between slums. We build on this spatial concept of slums to argue that, in all low-income and-middle-income countries, census tracts should henceforth be designated slum or non-slum both to inform local policy and as the basis for research surveys that build on censuses. We argue that slum health should be promoted as a topic of enquiry alongside poverty and health.
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy*
  7. Khor SK
    Public Health Res Pract, 2021 Nov 10;31(4).
    PMID: 34753167 DOI: 10.17061/phrp3142123
    Objectives and importance of study: This study examines how health policy and systems research (HPSR) is funded in eight countries and areas in the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region (WPRO). The aim of the research is to provide a guide for HPSR practitioners and organisations to understand the landscape of research funding priorities across the WPRO and to inform demand generation and advocacy activities for HPSR funding and output.

    STUDY TYPE: Mixed methods.

    METHODS: A desk review was conducted relating to HPSR funding, followed by in-depth interviews. Eight countries and areas were selected to represent characteristics of different health systems. Literature reviews included an analysis of available data relating to HPSR funding and national research and development (R&D) budgets, between 2010 and 2019 (inclusive). In-depth interviews were conducted with 23 stakeholders using an approved interview guide, to assess the attitudes of HPSR funding decision makers towards HPSR, determinants for HPSR and health research funding decisions, and proposals to strengthen HPSR funding and output.

    RESULTS: There are four main characteristics of HPSR funding in the WPRO: 1) a general absence of studies on HPSR funding and its determinants; 2) no universally accepted understanding of HPSR; 3) an absence of granular health research funding data in general and for HPSR in particular; and 4) HPSR funding is generally perceived to be minimal. In-depth interviews show that HPSR has different interpretations and emphases across WPRO countries, leading to a fragmented landscape where decision makers generally favour biomedical or clinical research. Participants indicate that political involvement increases overall research funding, especially if there is a clear connection between funders, producers and HPSR users. Suggestions from participants to strengthen HPSR include: appropriately using central agencies to generate demand and raise HPSR as a national priority; adopting interdisciplinary HPSR; and building HPSR capacity and organisational structures.

    CONCLUSIONS: HPSR in the Western Pacific region is generally not well funded, with biomedical and public health research often perceived as a higher priority. Although funding is a crucial component of the quality, quantity and relevance of HPSR outputs, HPSR practitioners and organisations must also generate demand for HPSR, build capacity for increasing the quantity and quality of HPSR outputs, and build pathways to translate HPSR outputs into real-world policies.

    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy*
  8. BMC Public Health, 2012 Nov 27;12 Suppl 2:A1-40.
    PMID: 23211035
    A1. The post discharge stroke care services in Malaysia: a pilot analysis of self-reported practices of family medicine specialists at public health centres
    Authors: Aznida Firzah Abdul Aziz, Nor Azah Aziz, Saperi Sulong and Syed Mohamed Aljunid
    A2. Home-based carer-assisted therapy for people with stroke: findings from a randomised controlled trial
    Authors: Nor Azlin Mohd Nordin, Noor Azah Aziz, Saperi Sulong and Syed Mohamed Aljunid
    A3. Disaster management: a study on knowledge, attitude and practice of emergency nurse and community health nurse
    Authors: Nurul’Ain Ahayalimudin, Aniza Ismail and Ismail Mohd Saiboon
    A4. Patient-reported outcomes after one year of periodontal treatment at public specialist dental clinics in Peninsular Malaysia
    Authors: Tuti Ningseh Mohd Dom, Syed Mohamed Al Junid, Mohd Rizal Abd Manaf, Khairiyah Abd Muttalib, Ahmad Sharifuddin Mohd Asari, Rasidah Ayob, Yuhaniz Ahmad Yaziz, Noorlin Ishak, Hanizah Abdul Aziz and Noordin Kasan
    A5. Level of patients' satisfaction toward National Health Insurance in Istanbul City-Turkey
    Authors: Saad Ahmed Ali Jadoo, Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, Zafar Ahmed and Ammar Jawdat
    A6. Epidemiological pattern of acute respiratory infection among under-fives in Almazar Aljanoubi District -South Jordan
    Authors: Ibrahim Al-nawaiseh, Ahmad Alkafajei, Jamal Hisham Hashim, Zaleha Md Isa, Nedal Awad Alnawaiseh and Samar Jameel Salahat
    A7. Function and quality of life following stroke rehabilitation: have our stroke patients gained optimum recovery?
    Authors: Nor Azlin Mohd Nordin, Noor Azah Aziz, Saperi Sulong and Syed Mohamed Aljunid
    A8. Health impact of intimate partner violence and implication on services in Malaysia
    Authors: Siti Hawa Ali, Tengku Nur Fadzilah Tengku Hassan, Halim Salleh and Harmy Mohamed Yusoff
    A9. Human impact and financial loss of floods in Southeast Asia, from 2007 to 2011
    Authors: Isidore Koffi Kouadio, Hasanain Faisal Ghazi and Syed Mohamed Aljunid
    A10. Factors affecting demand for individual health insurance in Malaysia
    Authors: Arpah Abu Bakar, Angappan Regupathi, Syed Mohamed Aljunid and Mohd Azahadi Omar
    A11. Case control study on risk factors associated with esophageal cancer in Yemen
    Authors: Al-abed Ali Ahmed Al-abed, Azmi Mohd Tamil and Sami Abdo Radman Al-Dubai
    A12. Obesity and the poor women living in urban slum areas: health system response
    Authors: Digna N Purwaningrum, Mubasysyir Hasanbasri and Laksono Trisnantoro
    A13. Potential of mobile technology in meeting the public health needs in developing countries
    Authors: Isidore Koffi Kouadio, Hasanain Faisal Ghazi, Namaitijiang Maimaiti, Azam Rahimi and Syed Mohamed Aljunid
    A14. Quality of life among Jordanian patients on haemodialysis and their caregivers
    Authors: Emad A Shdaifat and Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf
    A15. Patient satisfaction with services in physiotherapy clinics: a cross sectional study at teaching hospitals in Klang Valley
    Authors: Mohamad Nasaruddin Mahdzir and Aniza Ismail
    A16. How should the health system react to informal drug dispensaries? The case of self-medication in Yogyakarta Province
    Authors: Eunice Setiawan, Mubasysyir Hasanbasri and Laksono Trisnantoro
    A17. Cervical cancer in Malaysia: can we improve our screening and preventive practice?
    Authors: Shanthi Varatharajan, M Majdah, Syed Aljunid, Won-Sun Chen, A Mukarramah and Chee-Meng Yong
    A18. Burden of risk factors for non-communicable diseases: an epidemiological review of the evidence from INDEPTH Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) in Indonesia
    Authors: Dwidjo Susilo, Istiti Kandarina, Siwi Padmawati and Laksono Trisnantoro
    A19. Carbonated drinks, chips intake and their relation to Intelligence Quotient (IQ) among primary school children in Baghdad city, Iraq
    Authors: Hasanain Faisal Ghazi, Zaleha Md Isa, Mohammed A AbdalQader, Isidore Koffi Kouadio, Azam Rahimi, Namaitijiang Maimaiti and Syed Mohamed Aljunid
    A20. Outcomes of home health care and telephone home visit by pharmacist in type 2 diabetes patients on hospital readmission: a case study at Bangplama Hospital, Suphanburi Province, Thailand
    Authors: Nilawan Upakdee and Suwicha Mankongdee
    A21. Selection of HMG-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors using multiattribute scoring tool
    Authors: Azuana Ramli, Syed Mohamed Aljunid, Saperi Sulong and Faridah Aryani Mohd Yusof
    A22. Role of microRNAs in the pathophysiology of sporadic colorectal cancer
    Authors: Fung Lin Yong, Chee Wei Law and Chee Woon Wang
    A23. Health systems, policies and infant mortality in developing countries
    Authors:David Baguma, Jamal Hisham Hashim and Syed Mohamed Aljunid
    A24. Health system for maternal health – a case study from Papua, Indonesia
    Authors: Tiara Marthias and Laksono Trisnantoro
    A25. Main challenges in developing biotechnology industry in Malaysia: perspectives from the innovative biotechnology firms
    Authors: Gulifeiya Abuduxike, Syed Mohamed Aljunid and Saperi Sulong
    A26. Periodontal disease as an indicator of chronic non-communicable diseases: evidence from literatures
    Authors:Tuti Ningseh Mohd Dom, Shahida Mohd Said, Aznida Firzah Abdul Aziz, Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf and Syed Mohamed Aljunid
    A27. Alert Village: an awareness and health promotion programme on healthy behaviors
    Authors: Asmaripa Ainy, Misnaniarti Makky and Nur Alam Fajar
    A28. Burden of non-communicable diseases among the Orang Asli community and patient satisfaction on non-communicable diseases management at public health facilities
    Authors: Netty Darwina and Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh
    A29. Beta-thalassaemia major – a public health problem in Malaysia: impacts, coping strategies and needs of parents with affected children
    Authors: Nursalihah Muhammad, Jin Ai Mary Anne Tan, Elizabeth George and Wong Li Ping
    A30. Incidence of bacterial meningitis in South East Asia region
    Authors: Namaitijiang Maimaiti, Zaleha Md Isa, Azam Rahimi, Isidore Koffi Kouadio, Hasanain Faisal Ghazi and Syed Mohamed Aljunid
    A31. Evidence-based budgeting policy in maternal and child health programme: do they work?
    Authors: M Faozi Kurniawan, Deni Harbianto, Digna Purwaningrum and Tiara Marthias
    A32. Improving mental health policy in the case of schizophrenia in Thailand: evidence-based information for efficient solutions
    Authors: Pudtan Phanthunane, Theo Vos, Harvey Whiteford and Melanie Bertram
    A33. A study on social determinants of infant mortality in Malaysia
    Authors: Amaluddin Ahmad
    A34. Expression of circulating micro-RNAs in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy
    Authors: Soh Zi Ling, Chee Kok Han, Wong Chew Ming and Wang Chee Woon
    A35. The influence of mother’s embrace on the level of infant pain during injection
    Authors:Arie Kusumaningrum and Regina Natalia
    A36. Information needs as perceived by caregivers and patients following stroke: a qualitative systematic review
    Authors: Nor Haty Hassan, Syed Mohamed Aljunid and Peter Davis
    A37. Factors influencing willingness to pay for healthcare
    Authors: Azimatun Noor Aizuddin, Saperi Sulong and Syed Mohamed Aljunid
    A38. Influence of antenatal care on birth weight: a cross sectional study in Baghdad City, Iraq
    Authors: Mohammed A Abdal Qader, Idayu Badilla, Rahmah Mohd Amin and Hasanain Faisal Ghazi
    A39. Asthma treatment adherence among asthmatic patients in Yazd
    Authors: Azam Rahimi, Saperi Sulong, Namaitijiang Maimaiti, Hasanain Faisal Ghazi, Koffi Isidore Kouadio and Hidayatulfathi Othman
    A40. Cost analysis of colorectal cancer (CRC) management in UKM Medical Centre using clinical pathway
    Authors: Natrah Mohd, Sharifa Ezat, Syed Mohamed Aljunid, Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf, Saperi Sulong, Ismail Sagap and Muhd Azrif
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy*
  9. Dash S, Aarthy R, Mohan V
    J Public Health Policy, 2021 Sep;42(3):501-509.
    PMID: 34012012 DOI: 10.1057/s41271-021-00287-w
    During the COVID-19 pandemic, a countrywide lockdown of nearly twelve weeks in India reduced access to regular healthcare services. As a policy response, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare which exercises jurisdiction over telemedicine in India, rapidly issued India's first guidelines for use of telemedicine. The authors argue that: guidelines must be expanded to address ethical concerns about the use of privacy, patient data and its storage; limited access to the internet and weaknesses in the telecom infrastructure challenge widespread adoption of telemedicine; only by simultaneously improving both will use of telemedicine become equitable; Indian medical education curricula should include telemedicine and India should rapidly extend training to practitioner. They determine that for low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), including India, positive externalities of investing in telemedicine are ample, thus use of this option can render healthcare more accessible and equitable in future.
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy*
  10. Teo CH, Ng CJ, Ho CC, Tan HM
    Public Health, 2015 Jan;129(1):60-7.
    PMID: 25542745 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2014.11.009
    OBJECTIVE: There is currently no documentation on the availability and implementation of policies related to men's health in Asia. This Delphi study aimed to achieve an Asian consensus on men's health policy based on the opinions and recommendations from men's health key opinion leaders.
    STUDY DESIGN: A two-phase Delphi online survey was used to gather information from men's health stakeholders across Asian countries.
    METHODS: All stakeholders were invited to participate in the survey through men's health conferences, personal contacts, recommendations from international men's health organizations and snowballing method. Stakeholders were asked about their concerns on 17 men's health key issues as well as their opinion on the availability and recommendations on men's health policies and programmes in their countries.
    RESULTS: There were a total of 128 stakeholders (policy makers, clinicians, researchers and consumers), from 28 Asian countries, who responded in the survey. Up to 85% of stakeholders were concerned about various men's health issues in Asia and in their respective country, particularly in smoking, ischaemic heart disease and high blood pressure. There is a lack of men's health policies and programmes in Asia (availability = 11.6-43.5%) and up to 92.9% of stakeholders recommended that these should be developed.
    CONCLUSIONS: These findings call for policy change and development, and more importantly a concerted effort to elevate men's health status in Asia.
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy*
  11. Ng CJ, Lee PY, Lee YK, Chew BH, Engkasan JP, Irmi ZI, et al.
    BMC Health Serv Res, 2013 Oct 11;13:408.
    PMID: 24119237 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-13-408
    BACKGROUND: Involving patients in decision-making is an important part of patient-centred care. Research has found a discrepancy between patients' desire to be involved and their actual involvement in healthcare decision-making. In Asia, there is a dearth of research in decision-making. Using Malaysia as an exemplar, this study aims to review the current research evidence, practices, policies, and laws with respect to patient engagement in shared decision-making (SDM) in Asia.

    METHODS: In this study, we conducted a comprehensive literature review to collect information on healthcare decision-making in Malaysia. We also consulted medical education researchers, key opinion leaders, governmental organisations, and patient support groups to assess the extent to which patient involvement was incorporated into the medical curriculum, healthcare policies, and legislation.

    RESULTS: There are very few studies on patient involvement in decision-making in Malaysia. Existing studies showed that doctors were aware of informed consent, but few practised SDM. There was limited teaching of SDM in undergraduate and postgraduate curricula and a lack of accurate and accessible health information for patients. In addition, peer support groups and 'expert patient' programmes were also lacking. Professional medical bodies endorsed patient involvement in decision-making, but there was no definitive implementation plan.

    CONCLUSION: In summary, there appears to be little training or research on SDM in Malaysia. More research needs to be done in this area, including baseline information on the preferred and actual decision-making roles. The authors have provided a set of recommendations on how SDM can be effectively implemented in Malaysia.

    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy/legislation & jurisprudence
  12. Hamid M, Bustamante-Manaog T, Truong VD, Akkhavong K, Fu H, Ma Y, et al.
    Lancet, 2005 Nov 19;366(9499):1758-60.
    PMID: 16298204 DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(05)67709-4
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy*
  13. Devaraj TP
    Med J Malaysia, 2000 Aug;55 Suppl B:38-42.
    PMID: 11125520
    To answer the question posed the terms of reference of local ethical committees as well as a few from overseas were reviewed. It was noted that these committees were established by various professional bodies and functioned independently. Guidelines for ethical practice and conduct were made available to the profession with compliance left to the individual doctor. Amongst the many ethical issues of concern both to the public and the profession was that of self regulation. It is being suggested that these concerns be addressed rather then set up a national body.
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy*
  14. Karim HA
    Med J Malaysia, 1997 Sep;52(3):206-12.
    PMID: 10968086
    The process of development in Malaysia has brought about significant socioeconomic and demographic transformations. Reduction in fertility and mortality, have resulted in increasing survival of populations to later life. Thus the proportion of the elderly is increasing. Population ageing, the most salient change affecting the demographic profile of Malaysia, will have a significant impact on the patterns of socio-economic development. In order to anticipate and respond in time to the far reaching socio-economic and humanitarian implications of ageing, it is imperative that the magnitude and the
    momentum of its occurrence need to be recognised.
    This paper looks at demographic trends, disease profile as well as health policy implications of ageing in Malaysia.
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy*
  15. Reid WV
    PLoS Biol, 2004 Feb;2(2):E27.
    PMID: 14966530
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy/trends*
  16. Parrish AM, Tremblay MS, Carson S, Veldman SLC, Cliff D, Vella S, et al.
    Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act, 2020 02 10;17(1):16.
    PMID: 32041635 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-020-0914-2
    BACKGROUND: The impact of declining physical activity and increased sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents globally prompted the development of national and international physical activity guidelines. This research aims to systematically identify and compare national and international physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents and appraise the quality of the guidelines to promote best practice in guideline development.

    METHODS: This systematic review was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) and reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Only national, or international physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour guidelines were included in the review. Included guidelines targeted children and adolescents aged between 5 and 18 years. A grey literature search was undertaken incorporating electronic databases, custom Google search engines, targeted websites and international expert consultation. Guideline quality was assessed using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II Instrument (AGREE II).

    RESULTS: The search resulted in 50 national or international guidelines being identified. Twenty-five countries had a national guideline and there were three international guidelines (European Union, Nordic countries (used by Iceland, Norway and Sweden), World Health Organization (WHO)). Nineteen countries and the European Union adopted the WHO guidelines. Guidelines varied in relation to date of release (2008 to 2019), targeted age group, and guideline wording regarding: type, amount, duration, intensity, frequency and total amount of physical activity. Twenty-two countries included sedentary behaviour within the guidelines and three included sleep. Total scores for all domains of the AGREE II assessment for each guideline indicated considerable variability in guideline quality ranging from 25.8 to 95.3%, with similar variability in the six individual domains. Rigorous guideline development is essential to ensure appropriate guidance for population level initiatives.

    CONCLUSIONS: This review revealed considerable variability between national/international physical activity guideline quality, development and recommendations, highlighting the need for rigorous and transparent guideline development methodologies to ensure appropriate guidance for population-based approaches. Where countries do not have the resources to ensure this level of quality, the adoption or adolopment (framework to review and update guidelines) of the WHO guidelines or guidelines of similar quality is recommended.

    TRIAL REGISTRATION: Review registration: PROSPERO 2017 CRD42017072558.

    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy*
  17. Yang J, Siri JG, Remais JV, Cheng Q, Zhang H, Chan KKY, et al.
    Lancet, 2018 05 26;391(10135):2140-2184.
    PMID: 29678340 DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)30486-0
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy*
  18. Lee YK, Ng CJ
    Z Evid Fortbild Qual Gesundhwes, 2017 Jun;123-124:66-68.
    PMID: 28527637 DOI: 10.1016/j.zefq.2017.05.019
    Shared decision making (SDM) activities in Malaysia began around 2010. Although the concept is not widespread, there are opportunities to implement SDM in both the public and private healthcare sectors. Malaysia has a multicultural society and cultural components (such as language differences, medical paternalism, strong family involvement, religious beliefs and complementary medicine) influence medical decision making. In terms of policy, the Ministry of Health has increasingly mentioned patient-centered care as a component of healthcare delivery while the Malaysian Medical Council's guidelines on doctors' duties mentioned collaborative partnerships as a goal of doctor-patient relationships. Current research on SDM comprises baseline surveys of decisional role preferences, development and implementation of locally developed patient decision aids, and conducting of SDM training workshops. Most of this research is carried out by public research universities. In summary, the current state of SDM in Malaysia is still at its infancy. However, there are increasing recognition and efforts from the academic institutions and Ministry of Health to conduct research in SDM, develop patient decision support tools and initiate national discussion on patient involvement in decision making.
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy*
  19. Friel S, Gleeson D, Thow AM, Labonte R, Stuckler D, Kay A, et al.
    Global Health, 2013 Oct 16;9:46.
    PMID: 24131595 DOI: 10.1186/1744-8603-9-46
    Trade poses risks and opportunities to public health nutrition. This paper discusses the potential food-related public health risks of a radical new kind of trade agreement: the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP). Under negotiation since 2010, the TPP involves Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the USA, and Vietnam. Here, we review the international evidence on the relationships between trade agreements and diet-related health and, where available, documents and leaked text from the TPP negotiations. Similar to other recent bilateral or regional trade agreements, we find that the TPP would propose tariffs reductions, foreign investment liberalisation and intellectual property protection that extend beyond provisions in the multilateral World Trade Organization agreements. The TPP is also likely to include strong investor protections, introducing major changes to domestic regulatory regimes to enable greater industry involvement in policy making and new avenues for appeal. Transnational food corporations would be able to sue governments if they try to introduce health policies that food companies claim violate their privileges in the TPP; even the potential threat of litigation could greatly curb governments' ability to protect public health. Hence, we find that the TPP, emblematic of a new generation of 21st century trade policy, could potentially yield greater risks to health than prior trade agreements. Because the text of the TPP is secret until the countries involved commit to the agreement, it is essential for public health concerns to be articulated during the negotiation process. Unless the potential health consequences of each part of the text are fully examined and taken into account, and binding language is incorporated in the TPP to safeguard regulatory policy space for health, the TPP could be detrimental to public health nutrition. Health advocates and health-related policymakers must be proactive in their engagement with the trade negotiations.
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Policy*
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