By Dr Lisa Vallely

Book Chapters

Wilson AN; Kennedy EC; Noovao Hill A; Vallely LM; Wapi P; Tungunaboe E; Tutumang M; Ekeroma A, 2023, 'Sexual and reproductive health needs, challenges and opportunities in the Pacific', in Sex and Gender in the Pacific: Contemporary Perspectives on Sexuality, Gender and Health, pp. 69 - 80, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003142072-8

Journal articles

Riddell MA; Vallely LM; Mengi A; Badman SG; Low N; Wand H; Bolnga JW; Babona D; Mola GDL; Wiseman V; Kelly-Hanku A; Homer CSE; Morgan C; Luchters S; Whiley DM; Robinson LJ; Au L; Pukai-Gani I; Laman M; Kariwiga G; Toliman PJ; Batura N; Tabrizi SN; Rogerson SJ; Garland SM; Guy RJ; Peeling RW; Pomat WS; Kaldor JM; Vallely AJB; Riddell MA; Vallely LM; Badman SG; Mola GDL; Homer CSE; Whiley DM; Robinson LJ; Rogerson SJ; Garland SM; Guy RJ; Peeling RW; Pomat WS; Kaldor JM; Vallely AJB, 2024, 'Point-of-care testing and treatment of sexually transmitted and genital infections to improve birth outcomes in high-burden, low-resource settings (WANTAIM): a pragmatic cluster randomised crossover trial in Papua New Guinea', The Lancet Global Health, 12, pp. e641 - e651, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00004-4

Burry K; Beek K; Vallely L; Worth H; Haire B, 2024, 'The experience of abortion for Cook Islands women: exploring the socio-cultural dimensions of abortion safety', Culture, Health & Sexuality, ahead-of-print, pp. 1 - 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13691058.2024.2305814

Wilson AN; Melepia P; Suruka R; Hezeri P; Kabiu D; Babona D; Wapi P; Morgan A; Vogel JP; Beeson J; Morgan C; Kelly-Hanku A; Scoullar MJL; Nosi S; Vallely LM; Kennedy E; Bohren MA; Homer CSE, 2023, 'Community perspectives and experiences of quality maternal and newborn care in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea', BMC Health Services Research, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09723-x

Eghrari D; Scoullar MJL; Wilson AN; Peach E; Elijah A; Melepia P; SupSup H; Vallely LM; Siba PM; Kennedy EC; Vogel JP; Homer CSE; Robinson LJ; Fowkes FJI; Pomat W; Crabb BS; Beeson JG; Morgan CJ, 2023, 'Low knowledge of newborn danger signs among pregnant women in Papua New Guinea and implications for health seeking behaviour in early infancy – findings from a longitudinal study', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05322-6

Burry K; Beek K; Vallely L; Worth H; Haire B, 2023, 'Illegal abortion and reproductive injustice in the Pacific Islands: A qualitative analysis of court data', Developing World Bioethics, 23, pp. 166 - 175, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dewb.12352

Vallely LM; Calvert B; De Silva M; Panisi L; Babona D; Bolnga J; Duro-Aina T; Noovao-Hill A; Naidu S; Leisher S; Flenady V; Smith RM; Vogel JP; Homer CSE, 2023, 'Improving maternal and newborn health and reducing stillbirths in the Western Pacific Region – current situation and the way forward', The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100653

Burry K; Beek K; Worth H; Vallely L; Haire B, 2023, 'Framings of abortion in Pacific Island print media: qualitative analysis of articles, opinion pieces, and letters to the editor', Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters, 31, pp. 2228113, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/26410397.2023.2228113

Vallely L; Babona D; Au ML; Bolnga J; Laman M; Polomon MC; Kelly-Hanku A; Riddell M; Homer C, 2023, 'Adapting the Safe Delivery App for Papua New Guinea', Women and Birth, 36, pp. S36 - S36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2023.07.095

Vallely L; Babona D; Melepia MP; Bolnga J; Wilson A; Kelly-Hanku A; Vogel J; Homer C, 2023, 'Exploring knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to maternal danger signs to reduce stillbirth risk in Papua New Guinea', Women and Birth, 36, pp. S43 - S43, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2023.07.113

Mengi A; Vallely LM; Laman M; Jally E; Kulimbao J; Warel S; Enman R; Aipit J; Low N; Riddell MA, 2023, 'The use of newborn foot length to identify low birth weight and preterm babies in Papua New Guinea: A diagnostic accuracy study.', PLOS Glob Public Health, 3, pp. e0001924, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001924

Wilson AN; Melepia P; Suruka R; Hezeri P; Kabiu D; Babona D; Wapi P; Spotswood N; Bohren MA; Vogel JP; Kelly-Hanku A; Morgan A; Beeson JG; Morgan C; Vallely LM; Waramin EJ; Scoullar MJL; Homer CSE, 2022, 'Quality newborn care in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea: measuring early newborn care practices and identifying opportunities for improvement', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04735-7

Weikum D; Kelly-Hanku A; Neo-Boli R; Aeno H; Badman SG; Vallely LM; Willie B; Kupul M; Hou P; Amos A; Narokobi R; Pekon S; Coy K; Wapling J; Gare J; Kaldor JM; Vallely AJ; Hakim AJ, 2022, 'Sexual and reproductive health needs and practices of female sex workers in Papua New Guinea: findings from a biobehavioral survey Kauntim mi tu (‘Count me too’)', Archives of Public Health, 80, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13690-022-00926-y

Jonduo ME; Vallely LM; Wand H; Sweeney EL; Egli-Gany D; Kaldor J; Vallely AJ; Low N, 2022, 'Adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes associated with Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum: A systematic review and meta-analysis', BMJ Open, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062990

Frenzer C; Egli-Gany D; Vallely LM; Vallely AJ; Low N, 2022, 'Adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes associated with Mycoplasma genitalium: Systematic review and meta-analysis', Sexually Transmitted Infections, 98, pp. 222 - 227, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2021-055352

Wilson AN; Melepia P; Suruka R; Hezeri P; Kabiu D; Babona D; Wapi P; Bohren MA; Vogel JP; Kelly-Hanku A; Morgan A; Beeson JG; Morgan C; Spotswood N; Scoullar MJL; Vallely LM; Homer CSE, 2022, 'Partnership-defined quality approach to companionship during labour and birth in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea: A mixed-methods study.', PLOS Glob Public Health, 2, pp. e0000102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000102

Peach E; Morgan C; Scoullar MJL; Fowkes FJI; Kennedy E; Melepia P; Homiehombo P; Au L; Luchters S; Umbers AJ; Vallely A; Vallely LM; Kelly-Hanku A; Robinson LJ; Crabb BS; Elijah A; Siba PM; Pomat W; Beeson JG, 2021, 'Risk factors and knowledge associated with high unintended pregnancy rates and low family planning use among pregnant women in Papua New Guinea', Scientific Reports, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-79103-6

Batura N; Saweri OPM; Vallely A; Pomat W; Homer C; Guy R; Luchters S; Mola G; Vallely LM; Morgan C; Kariwiga G; Wand H; Rogerson S; Tabrizi SN; Whiley DM; Low N; Peeling RW; Siba PM; Riddell M; Laman M; Bolnga J; Robinson LJ; Morewaya J; Badman S; Kelly-Hanku A; Toliman PJ; Peter W; Peach E; Garland S; Kaldor J; Wiseman V, 2021, 'Point-of-care testing and treatment of sexually transmitted and genital infections during pregnancy in Papua New Guinea (WANTAIM trial): Protocol for an economic evaluation alongside a cluster-randomised trial', BMJ Open, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046308

Vallely LM; Smith R; Laman M; Riddell MA; Mengi A; Au L; Polomon C; Vogel JP; Pomat WS; Vallely AJ; Homer CSE, 2021, 'Early neonatal death review from two provinces in Papua New Guinea: A retrospective analysis', Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 57, pp. 841 - 846, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jpc.15333

Vallely LM; Smith R; Bolnga JW; Babona D; Riddell MA; Mengi A; Au L; Polomon C; Vogel JP; Pomat WS; Vallely AJ; Homer CSE, 2021, 'Perinatal death audit and classification of stillbirths in two provinces in Papua New Guinea: A retrospective analysis', International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 153, pp. 160 - 168, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.13431

Vallely LM; Egli-Gany D; Wand H; Pomat WS; Homer CSE; Guy R; Silver B; Rumbold AR; Kaldor JM; Vallely AJ; Low N, 2021, 'Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes associated with Neisseria gonorrhoeae: Systematic review and meta-analysis', Sexually Transmitted Infections, 97, pp. 104 - 111, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2020-054653

Scoullar MJL; Boeuf P; Peach E; Fidelis R; Tokmun K; Melepia P; Elijah A; Bradshaw CS; Fehler G; Siba PM; Erskine S; Mokany E; Kennedy E; Umbers AJ; Luchters S; Robinson LJ; Wong NC; Vallely AJ; Badman SG; Vallely LM; Fowkes FJI; Morgan C; Pomat W; Crabb BS; Beeson JG, 2021, 'Ycoplasma genitalium and other reproductive tract infections in pregnant women, Papua New Guinea, 2015-2017', Emerging Infectious Diseases, 27, pp. 894 - 904, http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2703.201783

Homer CSE; Leisher SH; Aggarwal N; Akuze J; Babona D; Blencowe H; Bolgna J; Chawana R; Christou A; Davies-Tuck M; Dandona R; Gordijn S; Gordon A; Jan R; Korteweg F; Maswime S; Murphy MM; Quigley P; Storey C; Vallely LM; Waiswa P; Whitehead C; Zeitlin J; Flenady V, 2021, 'Counting stillbirths and COVID 19—there has never been a more urgent time', The Lancet Global Health, 9, pp. e10 - e11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(20)30456-3

Kelly-Hanku A; Nightingale CE; Pham MD; Mek A; Homiehombo P; Bagita M; Nankinga J; Vallely A; Vallely L; Sethy G; Kaldor J; Luchters S, 2020, 'Loss to follow up of pregnant women with HIV and infant HIV outcomes in the prevention of maternal to child transmission of HIV programme in two high-burden provinces in Papua New Guinea: A retrospective clinical audit', BMJ Open, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038311

Morgan CJ; Saweri OPM; Larme N; Peach E; Melepia P; Au L; Scoullar MJL; Reza MS; Vallely LM; McPake BI; Beeson JG, 2020, 'Strengthening routine immunization in Papua New Guinea: A cross-sectional provincial assessment of front-line services', BMC Public Health, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-8172-4

Kelly-Hanku A; Newland J; Aggleton P; Ase S; Fiya V; Aeno H; Vallely L; Mola G; Kaldor J; Vallely A, 2019, 'Health communication messaging about HPV vaccine in Papua New Guinea.', Health Education Journal, 78, pp. 946 - 957, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0017896919856657

Kelly-Hanku A; Newland J; Aggleton P; Ase S; Aeno H; Fiya V; Vallely L; Toliman P; Mola G; Kaldor J; Vallely A, 2019, 'HPV vaccination in Papua New Guinea to prevent cervical cancer in women: Gender, sexual morality, outsiders and the de-feminization of the HPV vaccine', Papillomavirus Research, 8, pp. 100171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pvr.2019.100171

Vallely LM; Emori R; Gouda H; Phuanukoonnon S; Homer CSE; Vallely AJ, 2019, 'Women's knowledge of maternal danger signs during pregnancy: Findings from a cross-sectional survey in Papua New Guinea', Midwifery, 72, pp. 7 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2019.02.001

Vallely A; Pomat W; Homer C; Guy R; Luchters S; Mola G; Kariwiga G; Vallely L; Wiseman V; Morgan C; Wand H; Rogerson S; Tabrizi S; Whiley D; Low N; Peeling R; Siba P; Riddell M; Laman M; Bolnga J; Robinson L; Morewaya J; Badman S; Batura N; Kelly-Hanku A; Toliman P; Peter W; Babona D; Peach E; Garland S; Kaldor J, 2019, 'Point-of-care testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections to improve birth outcomes in high-burden, low-income settings: Study protocol for a cluster randomized crossover trial (the WANTAIM Trial, Papua New Guinea)', , http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15173.1

Field E; Dove G; Witi N; Abo D; Samiak L; Vallely L; Nathan S, 2019, 'Perceptions of the Village Health Volunteer Program implemented in remote Papua New Guinea: lessons for policy', Papua New Guinea Medical Journal, Volume 62, Number 1-2, March-June 2019, pp. 19 - 32, https://www.pngimr.org.pg/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/PNGMedJ2019Mar-JunFinalProofs.pdf

Vallely AJ; Pomat WS; Homer C; Guy R; Luchters S; Mola GDL; Kariwiga G; Vallely LM; Wiseman V; Morgan C; Wand H; Rogerson SJ; Tabrizi SN; Whiley DM; Low N; Peeling R; Siba P; Riddell M; Laman M; Bolnga J; Robinson LJ; Morewaya J; Badman SG; Batura N; Kelly-Hanku A; Toliman PJ; Peter W; Babona D; Peach E; Garland SM; Kaldor JM, 2019, 'Point-of-care testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections to improve birth outcomes in high-burden, low-income settings: Study protocol for a cluster randomized crossover trial (the wantaim trial, papua new guinea) [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]', Wellcome Open Research, 4, pp. 53, http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15173.1

Vallely AJ; Pomat WS; Homer C; Guy R; Luchters S; Mola GDL; Kariwiga G; Vallely LM; Wiseman V; Morgan C; Wand H; Rogerson SJ; Tabrizi SN; Whiley DM; Low N; Peeling R; Siba P; Riddell M; Laman M; Bolnga J; Robinson LJ; Morewaya J; Badman SG; Batura N; Kelly-Hanku A; Toliman PJ; Peter W; Babona D; Peach E; Garland SM; Kaldor JM, 2019, 'Point-of-care testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections to improve birth outcomes in high-burden, low-income settings: Study protocol for a cluster randomized crossover trial (the WANTAIM Trial, Papua New Guinea)', Wellcome Open Research, 4, pp. 53, http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15173.2

Vallely A; Pomat W; Homer C; Guy R; Luchters S; Mola G; Kariwiga G; Vallely L; Wiseman V; Morgan C; Wand H; Rogerson S; Tabrizi S; Whiley D; Low N; Peeling R; Siba P; Riddell M; Laman M; Bolnga J; Robinson L; Morewaya J; Badman S; Batura N; Kelly-Hanku A; Toliman P; Peter W; Babona D; Peach E; Garland S; Kaldor J, 2019, 'Point-of-care testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections to improve birth outcomes in high-burden, low-income settings: Study protocol for a cluster randomized crossover trial (the WANTAIM Trial, Papua New Guinea)', , http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15173.2

Toliman PJ; Kaldor JM; Badman SG; Gabuzzi J; Silim S; Kumbia A; Kombuk B; Kombati Z; Munnull G; Guy R; Vallely LM; Kelly-Hanku A; Wand H; Ryan C; Tan G; Brotherton J; Saville M; Mola GDL; Garland SM; Tabrizi SN; Vallely AJ, 2018, 'Performance of clinical screening algorithms comprising point-of-care HPV-DNA testing using self-collected vaginal specimens, and visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid, for the detection of underlying high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions in Papua New Guinea', Papillomavirus Research, 6, pp. 70 - 76, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pvr.2018.10.009

Vallely LM; Egli-Gany D; Pomat W; Homer CSE; Guy R; Wand H; Silver B; Rumbold AR; Kaldor JM; Low N; Vallely AJ, 2018, 'Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes associated with Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, M. hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum and U. parvum: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol', BMJ Open, 8, pp. e024175, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024175

Vallely AJ; Toliman PJ; Ryan C; Rai G; Wapling J; Gabuzzi J; Kumbia A; Kombuk B; Kombati Z; Vallely LM; Kelly-Hanku A; Wand H; Tabrizi SN; Mola GDL; Kaldor JM, 2018, 'Association between visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid examination and high-risk human papillomavirus infection, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis in Papua New Guinea', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 58, pp. 576 - 581, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12783

Bell S; Kennedy E; Black K; Vallely A; Vallely L; Mola G; Kaldor J; Bagita M; Ninnes C; Pomat W; Kelly A, 2018, 'Youth-centred research to help prevent and mitigate the adverse health and social impacts of pregnancy amongst young Papua New Guineans', Reproductive Health Matters, 26, pp. 5 - 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09688080.2018.1512297

Kelly-Hanku A; Ase S; Fiya V; Toliman P; Aeno H; Mola GM; Kaldor JM; Vallely LM; Vallely AJ, 2018, 'Ambiguous bodies, uncertain diseases: knowledge of cervical cancer in Papua New Guinea', Ethnicity and Health, 23, pp. 659 - 681, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13557858.2017.1283393

Vallely LM; Toliman P; Ryan C; Rai G; Wapling J; Gabuzzi J; Allen J; Opa C; Munnull G; Kaima P; Kombuk B; Kumbia A; Kombati Z; Law G; Kelly-Hanku A; Wand H; Siba PM; Mola GDL; Kaldor JM; Vallely AJ, 2017, 'Performance of syndromic management for the detection and treatment of genital Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis among women attending antenatal, well woman and sexual health clinics in Papua New Guinea: A cross-sectional study', BMJ Open, 7, pp. e018630, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018630

Tynan A; Vallely L; Kupul M; Neo R; Fiya V; Worth H; Kelly-Hanku A; Kaldor J, 2017, 'Programmes for the prevention of parent‐to‐child transmission of HIV in Papua New Guinea: Health system challenges and opportunities.', The International Journal of Health Planning and Management., 33, pp. e367 - e377, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpm.2450

Emori R; Vallely AJ; Gouda H; Siba P; Phuanukoonnon S; Mola GD; Homer CS; Vallely L, 2017, 'Supervised and unsupervised birth and early newborn care practices in Papua New Guinea: Findings of a maternal and infant health survey conducted in three provinces', Papua New Guinea Medical Journal, 60

Vallely L; Mola GD, 2017, 'Unintended pregnancy and unsupervised births in PNG: Can greater access to Misoprostol improve maternal health outcomes?', Papua New Guinea Medical Journal, 60

Emori R; Vallely AJ; Gouda H; Siba P; Phuanukoonnon S; Mola GD; Homer CSE; Vallely L, 2017, 'Women's recall of provision of antenatal care in Papua New Guinea: Findings of a maternal and infant health survey conducted in three provinces', Papua New Guinea Medical Journal, 60

Vallely L; Paul R; Naidi B; Morewaya J; Kariwiga G; Vallely AJ; Morgan C; Homer CSE, 2016, '“I have a heart to help the mothers” : 25 years of the Village Birth Attendant Program in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea', Papua New Guinea Medical Journal, 59

Toliman P; Badman SG; Gabuzzi J; Silim S; Forereme L; Kumbia A; Kombuk B; Kombati Z; Allan J; Munnull G; Ryan C; Vallely LM; Kelly-Hanku A; Wand H; Mola GDL; Guy R; Siba P; Kaldor JM; Tabrizi SN; Vallely AJ, 2016, 'Field evaluation of xpert HPV point-of-care test for detection of human papillomavirus infection by use of self-collected vaginal and clinician-collected cervical specimens', Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 54, pp. 1734 - 1737, http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00529-16

Vallely LM; Toliman P; Ryan C; Rai G; Wapling J; Tomado C; Huliafi S; Munnull G; Rarau P; Phuanukoonnon S; Wand H; Siba P; Mola GDL; Kaldor JM; Vallely AJ, 2016, 'Prevalence and risk factors of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and other sexually transmissible infections among women attending antenatal clinics in three provinces in Papua New Guinea: a cross-sectional survey.', Sex Health, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH15227

Vallely LM; Homiehombo P; Walep E; Moses M; Tom M; Kelly-Hanku A; Vallely A; Nataraye E; Ninnes C; Mola GD; Morgan C; Kaldor JM; Wand H; Whittaker A; Homer CSE, 2016, 'Feasibility and acceptability of clean birth kits containing misoprostol for self-administration to prevent postpartum hemorrhage in rural Papua New Guinea', International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 133, pp. 301 - 306, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.10.018

Badman SG; Vallely LM; Toliman P; Kariwiga G; Lote B; Pomat W; Holmer C; Guy R; Luchters S; Morgan C; Garland SM; Tabrizi S; Whiley D; Rogerson SJ; Mola G; Wand H; Donovan B; Causer L; Kaldor J; Vallely A; Homer C, 2016, 'A novel point-of-care testing strategy for sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women in high-burden settings: Results of a feasibility study in Papua New Guinea', BMC Infectious Diseases, 16, pp. 250, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-016-1573-4

Vallely LM; Toliman P; Ryan C; Rai G; Wapling J; Tomado C; Huliafi S; Munnull G; Rarau P; Phuanukoonnon S; Wand H; Siba P; Mola GDL; Kaldor JM; Vallely AJ, 2016, 'Prevalence and risk factors of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and other sexually transmissible infections among women attending antenatal clinics in three provinces in Papua New Guinea: A cross-sectional survey', Sexual Health, 13, pp. 420 - 427, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH15227

Vallely LM; Homiehombo P; Kelly-Hanku A; Whittaker A, 2015, 'Unsafe abortion requiring hospital admission in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea - A descriptive study of women's and health care workers' experiences', Reproductive Health, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12978-015-0015-x

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