Month: July 2021

Inverse Association Between the Mediterranean Diet and COVID-19 Risk in Lebanon: A Case-Control Study

Frontiers in Nutrition This observational case control study aims to explore the possible associations between the different dietary patterns present among a sample of the Lebanese population and the COVID-19 occurrence and outcomes. Journal Article

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The Influence of COVID-19 Information Sources on the Attitudes and Practices Toward COVID-19 Among the General Public in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey Study

JMIR Public Health Surveillance This study examines the impact of the types of sources used for obtaining COVID-19 information on the attitudes and practices of the general public in Saudi Arabia during the pandemic, and to identify the socioeconomic and demographic factors associated with the use of different sources of information. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 Quarantine on Dietary Habits and Physical Activity in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

BMC Public Health This study aims to evaluate whether dietary and physical activity behaviors of Saudi Arabia’s adult population changed during the COVID-19 quarantine. Journal Article

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Among Neurology Patients in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study

The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery This paper assesses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on health services offered to patients with non-communicable diseases, including chronic neurological illnesses, are diverse and universal. Journal Article

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The Psychological and Social Impacts of Curfew During the COVID-19 Outbreak in Kuwait: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sustainability This study evaluates the impact of the COVID-19 curfew during the pandemic on Kuwaiti citizens and residents. A cross-sectional survey was used to collect data from Kuwaiti residents over the age of 21 through an online questionnaire shared via social media, including WhatsApp and Facebook. Journal Article

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Public Fear of COVID-19 Vaccines in Iraqi Kurdistan Region: A Cross-Sectional Study

Middle East Current Psychiatry This study aims to determine the fear of the COVID-19 vaccination and the role of factors and reasons associated with fear in the Iraqi Kurdistan region. Journal Article

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An “Illiterate Generation”—One of Iraq’s Untold Pandemic Stories

Atlantic Council This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on Iraq’s educational system. Article

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Qatar Economy Emerges From COVID-19 in a Position of Strength

PWC This article highlights the resilience displayed by Qatar’s economy during COVID-19 and explores the economic transformation drivers supporting Qatar Vision 2030. Article

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Relationship Between Night Eating Syndrome And Sleep Quality Among University Students In Palestine

Sleep Science & Practice This article investigates how common night-eating syndrome (NES) is among Palestinian university students, as well as the association between NES, sleep quality, BMI, socioeconomic factors, and lifestyle factors, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Conflict and COVID-19 in Yemen: Beyond the Humanitarian Crisis

Globalization and Health This paper reports on the humanitarian crisis and COVID-19 situation in Yemen and the key measures needed to support the current efforts against the deadly pandemic. Journal Article

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