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Health Storylines Mobile Application and Self-management among Chronically Ill Patients: A Quasi-experimental Research Design
Rainier C. Moreno-Lacalle, Kieren Paola G. Agbayani, Jamee Rose Alog, Erika Phoenix F. Antalan, Rona Lynn Alexia D. Aspiras, Patrice Brynn S. Astudillo, Angelica E. Balbalin, Jesser Paul D. Bogbog, Ivan Louie T. Bosque, Angelika E. Carame, Madelaine R. Cenizal, Reena Aleia R. Corpuz and Daphne Angelyn Jacinto
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Neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Pseudotyped Viruses Using Postbiotic Preparations from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BS25
Joshua Angelo Hermida Mandanas, Day Yu-Chao and Leslie Michelle M. Dalmacio
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Health and Harmony: House Construction and Entering a New House Practiced by the Ifontoks
Georgina P. Maskay and Susan A. Lopez
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The Effect of Aging by Storage on the Flexural Strength of Self-cured and Dual-cured Bis-acryl Resins used as Provisional Restoration Materials in Fixed Prosthodontics
Anna Nikole G. Delos Santos, Josievitz U. Tan-Zafra and Joy Memorando Wilson
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Aligning Continuing Medical Education with National Health Needs: A Qualitative Analysis of UP Med Webinar Topics and Hospital Admission Patterns in the Philippines
Mary Rose Pe Yan, Alvin D. Marcelo and Rowena F. Genuino
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Development of a Coaching Program on Leadership for Selected Personnel in a Healthcare Environment
Mark Jeembs M. Pineda
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Laparoscopic Management of Caesarean Scar Pregnancy: A Case Series
Pragya Shree, Renu Singh Gahlot, Vandana Verma and Jigyasa Singh
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Factors Affecting Career Interest in Emergency Medicine among Postgraduate Interns of the University of the PhilippinesPhilippine General Hospital
Benkassar A. Abdurajak and Dave C. Gamboa
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Occupational Burnout among Filipino Radiographers in Non-traditional Practice Settings
Mark M. Alipio, Grace Meroflor A. Lantajo and Joseph Dave M. Pregoner
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Clinical Competence of Graduating Student Nurses in Higher Education Institutions
Ryan Matthew A. Aquino, Genevive Claire B. Antonio, Jolieca Lae E. Boado, Alexandra Mae I. Cruz, Stephany Gwen S. Domingo, Fernando Guiller O. Gamboa, Janna Lilac Laguatan, Samantha Eronicka S. Manangan, Reion Gabriel T. Ordonio, Alexandra A. Quisias and Allanisse R. Tamondong
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The Association between Myostatin and Sarcopenia in Liver Cirrhosis
Komang Agus Wira Nugraha, I Ketut Mariadi, I Gusti Agung Suryadarma, Gde Somayana and Cokorde Istri Yuliandari Krisnawardani Kumbara
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Exploring the Motivations of Midwives Working in Rural and Remote Areas of Aurora Province: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
Kristine Joy L. Ricafort-Acera, Daisy Fangkingan-Faba-an and Daisy Nava-Delos Reyes
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Adenosine-induced Flow Arrest to Facilitate Control of a Basilar Artery Injury during Craniotomy for Petroclival Meningioma: A Case Report
Carlo D. Monteblanco, Karl Matthew C. Sy Su and Geraldine Raphaela B. Jose
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The Role of Crosslinked Collagen-Hydroxyapatite on the Properties of Tissue Graft Material
Fitria Rahmitasari, Widyasri Prananingrum, Sularsih, Moh. Basroni Rizal and Puguh Bayu Prabowo
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Retinopathy of Prematurity Computerized Screening and Monitoring System in a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines
Edlyn S. Naraval, Jennifer Joy Y. Santos-Rayos, Maria Fe S. Navarette, Moida Via S. Cayabyab and Rocamia R. Fermin
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Discovering the Process of Community Empowerment in Health among Internally Displaced Communities in the Philippines: A Grounded Theory
Earl Francis Rualo Sumile, Laurence Lloyd B. Parial, Gian Carlo S. Torres and Bethel Buena P. Villarta
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Facility Assessment for the Implementation of the Philippine Package of Essential Noncommunicable Disease Interventions (PhilPEN) in Primary Health Care Centers in Metro Manila
Joyce P. Parco, Kim Leonard G. dela Luna and Maria Theresa M. Talavera
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Use of Exam Wrapper in Internal Medicine Residency Training in Two Tertiary Private Hospitals: A Pre-experimental Study
Janice Jill K. Lao and Erlyn A. Sana
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Self-assessed Competency among Clinical Research Professionals in the Philippines Using the JTF Framework
Ian Theodore G. Cabaluna, Frangelo Conrad P. Tampus, Mark Dale S. Imbag and Edwin C. Ruamero, Jr.
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A Participatory Approach to Determining the Appropriate Medical Examination Requirements for Employment in an Urban Setting in the Philippines
Jhason John J. Cabigon, Lea Elora A. Conda, Celin Audrey V. Nuñez, Dana Sophia Elizandra T. Uy, Catherine S. Artaiz-Cariaga and Geminn Louis C. Apostol
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Risk Assessment of Genotoxicity and Cytotoxicity of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Exposure: A Systematic Review
Marini Arisandy, Dwi Putri Wulansari and Barunawaty Yunus
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Nutritional Status of Children 0-59 Months Old and Household Enrollment in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in a Rural Municipality in Leyte: A Cross-sectional Study
Angelita C. Jaya, Hannah Grace D. Pugong, Daryne Aya H. Bolla, Edelmer B. Azcueta and Charlie C. Falguera
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A Meta-analysis on the Effectiveness of Exercise in Improving Lung Function in Children with Post-operative Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Kevin L. Bautista and Angelica Niña F. Datingaling
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Cross-sectional Study on Health-seeking Behavior and Barriers to Perceived Usability of Medication Tracker among Middle-aged Adults in a Community in Marikina City
Angeli T. Vasquez, Angela Renee V. Tenorio, Winlaure Minda M. Tenorio, Denise Marie Dominique Q. Uy, Criszella R. Valentino, John Benedict E. Ventura, Jorel L. Santos and Tristan Jourdan C. Dela Cruz
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Participatory Action Research in Health Promotion in the Philippines: A Scoping Review
Ferlie Rose Ann N. Famaloan, Kristine C. Alvina, Lynnell Alexie D. Ong, Carl Abelardo T. Antonio and Katherine Ann V. Reyes
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Relationship of Filipino MSUD Children’s Nutrient Intake, Nutritional Status, and Leucine Level, and Caregiver's Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices
Marife D. Sevilla, Cecile Leah T. Bayaga, Maria Sofia V. Amarra, Ebner Bon G. Maceda, Francisco N. De Los Reyes and Leniza de Castro-Hamoy
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Accessibility and Availability of Healthcare Services in Jail Facilities among Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) in Dumaguete City, Philippines
John Vincent E. Lacuesta
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Prevalence of p16-positive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx in a Tertiary Government Hospital in the Philippines
Emilio Raymund G. Claudio, Patricia Ann U. Soriano, Cesar Vincent L. Villafuerte III, Timothy Carl F. Uy, Jose M. Carnate, Jr., Andrea R. Villaruel and Anna Kristina M. Hernandez
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The Effectiveness of Therapy Administered by Mental Health Nurses (TKN) as an Intervention to Alleviate Hallucination Symptoms among Patients with Schizophrenia in Tasikmalaya City, Indonesia
Ridwan Kustiawan, Iwan Soemantri and Dian Fitria
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Challenges and Adaptations of TB-DOTS Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Cotabato Province, Philippines: A Mixed Methods Study
Lee Daniel E. Suelan, Nemuel S. Fajutagana, Katherine C. Ciño, Joel E. Genzon, Charmae B. Corvera, Kristine Joy L. Tomanan and Amebella G. Taruc
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Clinical Profile, Surgical Treatment, and Outcomes of Ectopic Pregnancy in a Tertiary Training Hospital in the Philippines
Glaiza S. de Guzman and Maria Antonia E. Habana
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Effectiveness of Customized Training Programs on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Related to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) among Food Handlers in the Greater Manila Area, Philippines: A Quasi-experimental Study
Geraldine B. Dayrit, Kathyleen S. Nogrado, Regine O. Mendiola, John Robert Carabeo Medina and Fresthel Monica M. Climacosa
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Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor of the Pancreas: A Case Report and Updated Review of Related Literature
Lea Roselle O. De Castro, Vincent F. Tatoy, Soriano I. Capaya, Jr. and Gracieux Y. Fernando
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Bibliometric Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials in the Philippines
Ian Theodore G. Cabaluna, Sarah F. Sevilla, Arianna Maever L. Amit, Timothy Hudson David C. Carandang, Adrian Espiritu and Carol Stephanie C. Tan-Lim
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Acute Medical Emergency Preparedness and Associated Factors in Community Pharmacies in Metro Manila, Philippines
Rogie Royce Carandang, Rev Angel Nañasca, Pia Noreen Tuazon, Carl Lewis Hipolito, Mark Palabay and Azel Joshua Getape
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Hearing Aid Adoption among Old Adults Diagnosed with Presbycusis
Anna Pamela C. Dela Cruz, Kimberly Mae C. Ong, Cesar Vincent L. Villafuerte III, Maria Luz M. San Agustin and Maria Rina T. Reyes-Quintos
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Mental Health Literacy among Young and Adult Population in the Caraga Region, Philippines
Hannah Dara V. Garay-Nugroho, Tina Joy G. Mante, Maffi A. Titoy, Pedrito V. Famorcan, III and Dinnes Karl N. Garcia
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Spontaneous Hemarthrosis following Prophylactic Enoxaparin Therapy in a Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease and COVID-19: A Case Report
Mark Andrian O. Yano, Geraldine T. Zamora and Karen Anne L. Claridad
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Accuracy of Single Question Hearing Screening in Detecting Hearing Loss among Traffic Workers: An Exploratory Study
Kimberly Mae C. Ong, Charlotte M. Chiong, Maria Rina T. Reyes-Quintos, Romeo Gian Vincent M. Urgel, Emmanuel P. Estrella, Olivia T. Sison and Emmanuel S. Baja
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Evaluation of Anti-angiogenic Activity of the Acetone Leaf Extract of Annona squamosa Linn. (Annonaceae)
Katrina D. Loretizo, Daisy-Mae O. Alegado-Bagaoisan, Paola Cyra M. Acosta, Francis Gabriel D. Chua, Gwyneth Beatrice B. Delaganar, Rogie Royce Z. Carandang and Kevin Jace A. Miranda
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Clinical Features and Outcomes of Ischemic Stroke among Young Filipino Adults
Kruzette Khloe L. Solijon, Ena Louis L. Velasco, Ma. Teresa A. Cañete and Gerard Saranza
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In-vitro ACE-1 Inhibitory Activity of Coleus scutellarioides Benth (Mayana) Crude Ethanolic Dehydrated Leaf Extract
Elen Mae D. Parlocha, Julito L. Matuco Jr., Jofeah S. Argana, Cherrie G. Muaña and Von Jay Maico G. Gabucan
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Effectiveness of Biscuit Formulations with Different Dates Substitutes in Treating Anemia among Female Workers in Makassar, Indonesia
Hasbi Ibrahim, Yessy Kurniati, Bs. Titi Haerana, Irviani Anwar Ibrahim, Lilis Widiastuty and Sukfitrianty Syahrir
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Clinical Profile, Diagnostics, and Short-term Outcomes of Parathyroid Surgery for Hyperparathyroidism in a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines: A Retrospective Study
Kevin Jer V. David, Anna Pamela C. Dela Cruz, Jim Paulo D. Sarsagat and Tom Edward N. Lo
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Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease on Chronic Hemodialysis Hospitalized for Acute Coronary Syndrome in a Tertiary Public Hospital in the Philippines
Jerahmeel Aleson L. Mapili, Cecileen Anne M Tuazon, Paul Anthony O. Alad, John Christopher A. Pilapil, Bianca M. Velando, Azel Paolo T. Bondoc, Lloyd Christopher S. Lim, Marie Aisen Kathrina B. Cabujat-Bumanglag, Vincent Anthony S. Tang, Janice Jill K. Lao and John C. Anonuevo
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Short-term Liver Safety of Pelargonium sidoides DC. Root (PELARGO) 20 mg Capsule: A Non-interventional Post-authorization Safety Study
Rita Grace Y. Alvero, Aline S. Balmadrid, Rea Carmela C. Aquino and Geraldo P. Balaccua
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Sedation Practices for Intubated Patients with COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and its Effects on Clinical Outcomes
Patricia T. Pintac and Albert B. Albay Jr.
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Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, and Outcomes of Intensive Care Unit Patients Requiring Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation in a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines: A Single-Center Retrospective Cross-sectional Study
Regiel Christian Q. Mag-usara, Jose Gabriel T. Go, Marc Lharen M. Barsabal and Diana R. Tamondong-Lachica
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Assessment of Unvaccinated Adult In-patients Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination in a Tertiary Hospital in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines: A Cross-sectional Study
Charity May B. Pazziwagan and Emmeline B. Borillo
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The Association of Periodontal Disease and Systemic Conditions among Filipino Patients in a University Dental Clinic: A Retrospective Case-control Study
Zen Alfred B. Nemenzo and Ma. Celina U. Garcia
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Drivers for Decision Change in Getting Vaccinated against COVID-19: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study
Rosemary R. Seva, Lourdes Marie S. Tejero and Bettina Joyce P. Ilagan
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Association of Food Intake with Metabolic Syndrome among Filipino Adults in the 8th Philippine National Nutrition and Health Survey (NNHeS)
Patricia Marie M. Lusica and Cecilia A. Jimeno
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Analysis of the Capacities of Health Facilities in the Eastern Visayas Region based on Health Care Provider Network Service Delivery Guidelines
Leizel P. Lagrada, Romulo F. Nieva, Jr, Alvin Duke R. Sy, Kim Leonard G. Dela Luna, Darrlyn Normaine P. Bernabe, Fernando B. Garcia Jr., He Yeon Ji, Romil Jeffrey R. Juson, Jasper M. Maglinab and Jihwan Jeon
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Diffuse Infiltrating Retinoblastoma in a Posttraumatic Contusion Eyeball in a 7-year-old Filipino Male: A Case Report
Aramis B. Torrefranca, Jr., Angel Antonette L. Devocion, Mary Caroline E. Magboo, Allan Joseph D. Limbago and Mariel B. Abaquita
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Acute Myocardial Infarction Secondary to Triple Vessel Coronary Artery Disease in a 31-year-old Female with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Case Report and Review of Literature
Anna Francesca C. Mulles, Juan Raphael M. Gonzales, Mary Nadine Alessandra R. Uy, Anna Mayleen A. Fermin and Evelyn Osio-Salido
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“With a Guide I have Control”: Rural Filipinos’ Perceptions of a Diabetes Learning Module on Regimen Adherence
Cristela Mae C. Candelario and Eleanor C. Castillo
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Allopurinol and Febuxostat Hypersensitivity in a Patient with Young Onset Gout: A Case Report
Mark Andrian O. Yano and Angeline Therese Magbitang-Santiago
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Bullous Hemorrhagic Dermatosis in a 65-year-old Filipino Woman Secondary to Enoxaparin: A Case Report
Renzel M. Yu
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Pilot Utilization of Simulation-based Training among Interprofessional Teams in Proning Pregnant and Obese/Overweight Patients Experiencing Acute Respiratory Failure
Maria Julieta V. Germar, Maria Antonia E. Habana, Albert B. Albay, Bernadette Cris L. Festejo-Dela Cruz, Hanz Deihl B. Carmona, Jean Michael L. Castillo, Ma. Romina Jiselle A. Lirio, Karen Anne L. Claridad and Carlos Diego A. Rozul
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Electrocardiographic Profile of Adult Patients with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) who were Given Remdesivir and Admitted in the University of the Philippines- Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH)
Kaye Eunice L. Lustestica, Felix Eduardo R. Punzalan, Paul Anthony O. Alad, Tam Adrian P. Aya-ay, Zane Oliver M. Nelson III, Bryan Paul G. Ramirez, Nigel Jeronimo C. Santos and Elmer Jasper B. Llanes
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Quality of Care among Patients with Acute Heart Failure at the Emergency Room and Adherence of Physicians at the University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital to the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine – Heart Failure Pathway: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Mark John D. Sabando, Felix Eduardo R. Punzalan, Frances Dominique V. Ho, Tam Adrian P. Aya-ay, Kevin Paul DA. Enriquez, Marie Kirk A. Maramara, Ronald Allan B. Roderos and Lauren Kay M. Evangelista
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Productivity on Kawasaki Disease in Southeast Asia: Trend and Socioeconomic Drivers
Maria Llaine J. Callanta and Karol Ann T. Baldo
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Clinical, Metabolic, and Autoimmune Characteristics of Newly Diagnosed Young Filipino Adults with Diabetes Mellitus
Elizabeth Paz-Pacheco, Angelique Bea C. Uy, Angelique Love Tiglao-Gica, Anna Elvira S. Arcellana, Aura Bree Dayo-Lacdao, Cynthia P. Cordero, Cecilia A. Jimeno, Ma. Cecille Añonuevo-Cruz, Noel R. Juban† and Young DM Research Group
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A Systematic Review of the Philippine Plants’ Antibacterial Properties against Staphylococcus aureus
Ryan Christopher C. Lao, Jessa Louise T. Turreda, Monica Angelique O. Ramos-Saycon and Ailyn M. Yabes
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Cost-utility Analysis of R-CHOP vs CHOP in Patients with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: A Systematic Review
Camille Francesca T. Cadag, Althea B. Lorenzo, Justine Marie M. Mercado and Frances Lois U. Ngo
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