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Vaccine uptake pre- and post-COVID-19 in American adults: a retrospective observational study using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. 美国成年人在covid -19之前和之后的疫苗摄取：使用行为风险因素监测系统的回顾性观察研究

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Korean Journal of Family Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-19 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.25.0098

Thomas A Beltran, Cristóbal S Berry-Cabán, Sean M Rogers, Bryson K Merrill

{"title":"Vaccine uptake pre- and post-COVID-19 in American adults: a retrospective observational study using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.","authors":"Thomas A Beltran, Cristóbal S Berry-Cabán, Sean M Rogers, Bryson K Merrill","doi":"10.4082/kjfm.25.0098","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4082/kjfm.25.0098","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adult vaccination uptake, specifically recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV), influenza (FLU), and pneumococcal vaccines (PnV), and explored factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine receipt in US adults.Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of nationally representative cross-sectional data from the 2019 and 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Systems (n=777,807). Multivariable regression models assessed vaccination status for COVID-19, RZV, FLU, and PnV, adjusting for sociodemographic factors, geography, and healthcare coverage.Results: Among insured adults, RZV vaccination increased from 31.9% in 2019 to 41.5% in 2022, and FLU vaccination increased from 42.7% to 45.0%. Among uninsured individuals, FLU vaccination rates declined 3.2%, while RZV remained unchanged. PnV rates remained stable among the insured but decreased by 15.4% among the uninsured. Individuals with healthcare coverage were 2.9 times more likely (95% confidence interval, 2.6-3.2) to have received ≥1 dose of the COVID- 19 vaccine. Minorities reported higher uptake for 1 to 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine but lower uptake for FLU, RZV, and PnV than non-Hispanic Whites, who had higher rates of >4 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.Conclusion: Despite free access to the COVID-19 vaccine, healthcare coverage significantly influenced its uptake. Increases in RZV and FLU vaccination among the insured, in contrast to minimal changes or decreases among the uninsured, highlight the critical role of healthcare access. While RZV and FLU uptake improved post-pandemic, PnV uptake remained stable. We found no evidence that COVID-19 vaccine safety affected RZV, FLU, and PnV vaccination rates.","PeriodicalId":17893,"journal":{"name":"Korean Journal of Family Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145085921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The effect of hyaluronic acid injection compared to corticosteroids injection in hand osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials. 透明质酸注射与皮质类固醇注射对手部骨关节炎的影响：随机对照试验的系统回顾和荟萃分析。

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Korean Journal of Family Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-18 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.25.0125

Saran Malisorn, Non Sowanna, Kansak Boonpattharatthiti, Teerapon Dhippayom

{"title":"The effect of hyaluronic acid injection compared to corticosteroids injection in hand osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials.","authors":"Saran Malisorn, Non Sowanna, Kansak Boonpattharatthiti, Teerapon Dhippayom","doi":"10.4082/kjfm.25.0125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4082/kjfm.25.0125","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Treatment of hand osteoarthritis (OA) often includes corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid (HA) injections. Some studies have reported better pain relief and improved function, whereas others have reported minimal long-term benefits. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of corticosteroids and HA injections on the management of hand OA.Methods: PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, and EBSCO Open Disk were searched from their inception to May 2024. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing intra-articular corticosteroid and HA injections in adults with hand OA were included. Data on demographics, interventions, and outcomes were extracted and the risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2. We performed a pairwise meta-analysis using a random-effects model to estimate the pooled effects of the included trials, that is, standardized mean differences (SMDs) with their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs).Results: Of 189 articles, three RCTs involving 180 participants (mean age, 62-62.9 years) were included. One RCT was identified through a database search, and two RCTs were identified through other searching techniques. The risk of bias was considered low in two trials and high in one trial. No significant difference in pain relief was found between the corticosteroid and HA treatments (SMD, 0.06; 95% CI, -0.23 to 0.35; I2=0.0%).Conclusion: Corticosteroid and HA injections offered similar pain relief in patients with hand OA. Further long-term studies are necessary to evaluate the functional outcomes and potential side effects. However, this conclusion should be interpreted with caution due to the small sample size of the studies (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42024511411).","PeriodicalId":17893,"journal":{"name":"Korean Journal of Family Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145081195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Russell body gastritis resolved after Helicobacter pylori eradication: a case report and review of the literature. 幽门螺杆菌根除后罗素体胃炎消失：1例报告及文献复习。

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Korean Journal of Family Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-17 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.25.0117

Ji Hoon Jung, Ji Eun Park, Kye Yong Song, Yong Bog Kim, Soon Auck Hong

{"title":"Russell body gastritis resolved after Helicobacter pylori eradication: a case report and review of the literature.","authors":"Ji Hoon Jung, Ji Eun Park, Kye Yong Song, Yong Bog Kim, Soon Auck Hong","doi":"10.4082/kjfm.25.0117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4082/kjfm.25.0117","url":null,"abstract":"Russell body gastritis (RBG) is a rare gastric inflammatory lesion characterized by dense infiltration of plasma cells containing Russell bodies (RBs) known as Mott cells. Here, we report a case of RBG that showed resolution 2 months after Helicobacter pylori eradication. A gastric biopsy revealed numerous eosinophilic globular RBs and signet ring cell-like Mott cells. H. pylori infection was identified on the surface of foveolar epithelial cells. Alcian blue staining was negative for RBs. Periodic acid-Schiff staining showed that most RBs were negative, with only a few RBs and Mott cells showing weak positivity. Immunohistochemical staining for immunoglobulin G (IgG), kappa, and lambda light chains was performed on paraffinembedded tissue. Plasma and Mott cells were positive for CD79a, CD138, IgG, kappa, and lambda. However, despite being traditionally considered as aggregates of immunoglobulin molecules, the majority of RBs are negative for IgG and light chain determinants. The marked reduction in RBs and reappearance of normal plasma cells following H. pylori eradication suggest that RB formation is a reversible and reactive process. However, the lack of staining in certain immunohistochemical analyses indicated the presence of unexpected alterations in immunoglobulin composition. The precise biochemical nature and fate of RBs warrant further investigation.","PeriodicalId":17893,"journal":{"name":"Korean Journal of Family Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145081170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Association between sedentary time and anxiety in Korean adults: insights from the 2021 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. 韩国成年人久坐时间与焦虑之间的关系：来自2021年韩国国民健康和营养检查调查的见解。

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Korean Journal of Family Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-17 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.24.0219

So Hyeon Kim, Gyu Lee Kim, Jeong Gyu Lee, Yu Hyeon Lee, Young Jin Tak, Seung Hun Lee, Young Jin Ra, Sang Yeop Lee, Eun Ju Park, Young Hye Cho, Young In Lee, Jung In Choi, Sae Rom Lee, Ryuk Jun Kwon, Soo Min Son

{"title":"Association between sedentary time and anxiety in Korean adults: insights from the 2021 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.","authors":"So Hyeon Kim, Gyu Lee Kim, Jeong Gyu Lee, Yu Hyeon Lee, Young Jin Tak, Seung Hun Lee, Young Jin Ra, Sang Yeop Lee, Eun Ju Park, Young Hye Cho, Young In Lee, Jung In Choi, Sae Rom Lee, Ryuk Jun Kwon, Soo Min Son","doi":"10.4082/kjfm.24.0219","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4082/kjfm.24.0219","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior influence the prevalence of anxiety disorders. However, there is a lack of research on how these factors affect Korean adults. Therefore, we conducted a large-scale cohort study to investigate the association of physical activity and sedentary behavior with the development of anxiety disorders.Methods: This cross-sectional study included 5,615 Korean adults aged 19 years and over. This study analyzed data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey VIII (2021). Participants were divided into three groups based on sedentary time (minute per day), and anxiety levels were compared using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale.Results: The odds ratio (OR) for severe generalized anxiety disorder was higher in the longer sedentary time group (≥480 & <660 minutes and ≥660 minutes) than in the lowest sedentary time group (<480 minutes) (≥480 & <660 minutes: OR, 1.004; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.463-2.178; ≥660 minutes: OR, 2.233; 95% CI, 1.385-3.599; P=0.001). After adjusting for confounding factors, these correlations remained consistent and statistically significant. Furthermore, subgroup analysis revealed that middle-aged adults, women, high school graduates, individuals living with housemates, and employed individuals had a stronger association with severe anxiety as sitting time increased.Conclusion: Sitting for more than 11 hours a day is a significant risk factor for the development of severe anxiety. Incorporating regular walking into daily routines and reducing sedentary behaviors could alleviate anxiety in Korean adults.","PeriodicalId":17893,"journal":{"name":"Korean Journal of Family Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145081182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Reconsidering peer-based interventions for loneliness: reflections on the feasibility and future directions of the Home Support Intervention Program. 重新考虑以同伴为基础的孤独干预：对家庭支持干预计划的可行性和未来方向的思考。

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Korean Journal of Family Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-17 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.25.0241

Schawanya Kaewpitoon Rattanapitoon, Nav La, Nathkapach Kaewpitoon Rattanapitoon

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Association between use of combustible cigarettes and noncombustible nicotine or tobacco products and health-related quality of life in Korean men: a nationwide population-based study. 韩国男性使用可燃卷烟和不可燃尼古丁或烟草制品与健康相关生活质量之间的关系：一项基于全国人口的研究。

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Korean Journal of Family Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-11 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.23.0179

Chae-Won Baek, Joo-Hyun Park, Do-Hoon Kim, Hyun-Jin Kim, An-Na Lee, Jung-Hwa Shin, Sung-Kwon Cho, Hye-In Kim, Ye-Ram Choi

{"title":"Association between use of combustible cigarettes and noncombustible nicotine or tobacco products and health-related quality of life in Korean men: a nationwide population-based study.","authors":"Chae-Won Baek, Joo-Hyun Park, Do-Hoon Kim, Hyun-Jin Kim, An-Na Lee, Jung-Hwa Shin, Sung-Kwon Cho, Hye-In Kim, Ye-Ram Choi","doi":"10.4082/kjfm.23.0179","DOIUrl":"10.4082/kjfm.23.0179","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Although the association between smoking and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has been established, the effects of tobacco products, including combustible cigarettes (CCs) and non-combustible nicotine or tobacco products (NNTPs), on HRQoL remain unclear. This study examined the association between tobacco use and HRQoL in Korean men.Methods: Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 2013 and 2020 were analyzed. A total of 16,429 male participants aged ≥19 years completed the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D). Impaired HRQoL was defined as scoring in the lowest 20% of the EQ-5D index and having some or extreme problems in the following five domains of the EQ-5D: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/ discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Multiple logistic regression was conducted to evaluate the risk of impaired HRQoL in current tobacco users.Results: Current tobacco users exhibited a significantly higher risk of impaired HRQoL compared with never users (odds ratio [OR], 1.42; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.05-1.92). Compared to never users, current tobacco users reported more problems with mobility and pain/discomfort (all P<0.05). Moreover, compared with former tobacco users, current tobacco users had a higher risk of impaired HRQoL (OR, 1.60; 95% CI, 1.18-2.17). Compared to former tobacco users, current tobacco users reported more problems with mobility and pain/discomfort (all P<0.05).Conclusion: Use of CCs and NNTPs is associated with impaired HRQoL in Korean men. Therefore, further interventions for lifestyle modification and smoking cessation treatments are required to reduce the risk of impaired HRQoL among current tobacco users.","PeriodicalId":17893,"journal":{"name":"Korean Journal of Family Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"359-368"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12463493/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142290297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Association between liver function markers and menstrual cycle irregularity in Korean female population. 韩国女性群体中肝功能指标与月经周期不规律之间的关系

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Korean Journal of Family Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-21 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.23.0181

Hye-In Kim, Joo-Hyun Park, Do-Hoon Kim, Hyun-Jin Kim, An-Na Lee, Jung-Hwa Shin, Chae-Won Baek, Min-Hae Lee

{"title":"Association between liver function markers and menstrual cycle irregularity in Korean female population.","authors":"Hye-In Kim, Joo-Hyun Park, Do-Hoon Kim, Hyun-Jin Kim, An-Na Lee, Jung-Hwa Shin, Chae-Won Baek, Min-Hae Lee","doi":"10.4082/kjfm.23.0181","DOIUrl":"10.4082/kjfm.23.0181","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The liver plays an important role in gonadal steroid hormone metabolism, which can affect reproductive health, including the menstrual cycle. However, evidence from large population-based studies is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the association between liver function markers and menstrual cycle irregularities in premenopausal Korean women using nationwide data.Methods: This study analyzed Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010-2011. We investigated 3,045 premenopausal women aged 19-59 years. Liver function markers including serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyl transferase, and fatty liver index were analyzed. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the association between liver function markers and menstrual cycle irregularity while adjusting for confounding factors. Values were presented as odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Subgroup analysis was also performed.Results: Baseline characteristic analysis showed that approximately 14.4% of the study population experienced menstrual cycle irregularity. The mean age was 34.5±0.7 years. The highest quartile of serum ALT and AST levels showed significantly higher ORs for menstrual cycle irregularity (adjusted OR, 1.83; 95% CI, 1.26-2.64 and adjusted OR, 1.67; 95% CI, 1.17-2.39, respectively). A similar result was observed in the subgroup analysis.Conclusion: Liver function markers were positively associated with menstrual cycle irregularities. In clinical settings, women of reproductive age with relatively decreased liver function should be considered for regular followup of their reproductive health status.","PeriodicalId":17893,"journal":{"name":"Korean Journal of Family Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"307-315"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12463501/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142009025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Presence of anxiety or depression feelings and its associated risk factors among immigrants in Korea: a nationwide cross-sectional study. 韩国移民的焦虑或抑郁情绪及其相关风险因素：一项全国性横断面研究。

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Korean Journal of Family Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-12 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.23.0257

Thi Thanh Lan Nguyen, Van Cuong Nguyen

{"title":"Presence of anxiety or depression feelings and its associated risk factors among immigrants in Korea: a nationwide cross-sectional study.","authors":"Thi Thanh Lan Nguyen, Van Cuong Nguyen","doi":"10.4082/kjfm.23.0257","DOIUrl":"10.4082/kjfm.23.0257","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The influx of immigrants into Korea has increased in recent years, affecting Korean society and the healthcare system. This study analyzed the frequency of anxiety and depression in immigrants, which negatively affects their quality of life.Methods: We analyzed data from a 2020 survey on the Health Rights of Migrants and the Improvement of the Medical Security System. Bivariate analyses and a multiple logistic regression model were used to identify the risk factors associated with the presence of anxiety or depression among immigrants.Results: We included 746 immigrants, 55.9% of whom were female. The overall rate of anxiety or depression was 31.77%, with 38.3% in females, which was significantly higher than the 26.62% in males. The frequency of anxiety and depression was also strongly associated with certain immigrant groups, including immigrants of African or Western Asian origin (over 64%); those with student visas (60.53%); those who self-reported poor health (52%), physical or mental disabilities (69.23%), or chronic diseases (58.43%); and those facing difficulties accessing medical services (59.47%).Conclusion: This study showed the frequency of feelings of anxiety or depression and associated risk factors among immigrants. These findings may have implications for policymakers in reducing the likelihood of developing anxiety or depression in the future and improving the quality of life of immigrants in Korea.","PeriodicalId":17893,"journal":{"name":"Korean Journal of Family Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"349-358"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12463503/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142290298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Health literacy for patient education and counseling in the genomic era: challenges and perspectives. 基因组时代患者教育和咨询的健康素养：挑战和观点。

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Korean Journal of Family Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-20 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.25.0223

Henri Setiawan, Karolus Wangi, Fitri Arofiati

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Chiari malformation type I with extensive syringomyelia presenting as progressive bilateral foot drop: a case report. 伴有广泛脊髓空洞的I型Chiari畸形，表现为进行性双侧足下垂1例。

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Korean Journal of Family Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-11 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.25.0020

Siti Anisah Jamaludin, Suraya Abdul-Razak, Shalini Bhaskar, Mimi Nashra, Nik Munirah Nik Mohd Nasir, Nordini Asri

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