Month: November 2024

Retrospective Analysis of RSV Infection in Pediatric Patients: Epidemiology, Comorbidities, Treatment, and Costs in Dubai (2014-2023)

Infectious Diseases This study assesses, among children (<18 years) diagnosed with RSV, the epidemiology, seasonality, comorbidities, treatment patterns, length of hospital stay, healthcare resource utilization (HCRU), and costs associated with pediatric infection in Dubai, UAE. Journal Article

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A Study Of Some Psychological Variables As Predictors Of COVID-19 Vaccination Anxiety Among Faculty Members Of Ain Shams University

Nature Scientific Reports The study investigates the relative contribution of each of psychasthenia, psychological flexibility, suggestibility, and conspiracy beliefs in predicting the anxiety of vaccination with the anti COVID-19 vaccine among faculty members at Ain Shams University, in Cairo, Egypt. Journal Article

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The Impact Of Coronavirus Pandemic Shutdowns On Immunization Completion In Hadeetha, Anbar, Iraq: A Case-Study Of Vaccine Completion In A Recovering Healthcare System

Vaccine This study estimates the number of children in Hadeetha, Iraq from 12 to 24 months of age who continued to miss routine immunization due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. Journal Article

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Factors Associated With Adherence To Preventive Measures Against COVID-19, Among Adult Bahraini Residents

Nature Scientific Reports The COVID-19 pandemic compelled individuals to alter their attitudes and habits and adopt measures to prevent the risks of infection. This research discusses factors that determine adherence to these measures, with the aim of enhancing compliance in future pandemics. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Increased Existing Gender Mortality Gaps In High-Income More Than Middle-Income Countries

International Journal of Infectious Diseases This study – based on data from over 60 countries, including Oman – analyzes how patterns of excess mortality varied by sex and age groups across countries during the COVID-19 pandemic and their association with country income level. Journal Article

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Examining the Correlation Between Clinical Presentations of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019) Infected Pneumonia and the Utilisation of Natural Remedies for Alleviation

Journal of Natural Remedies This study examines how natural remedies can help manage COVID-19 symptoms and it explores the complex relationship between symptomatology and consumption. Journal Article

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Azithromycin Use Before And During The COVID- 19 Pandemic And The Impact Of Implementing National Evidence-Based Guidelines In Qatar

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health This study assesses azithromycin usage before and during the pandemic in a national healthcare system in Qatar and the impact of implementation of evidence-based guidelines upon prescription rates. Journal Article

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Impact of High Troponin Level on the Outcome in COVID-19 Positive Patients

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare This study, based on data from Saudi Arabia, assesses the clinical effect of COVID-19 on myocardial injury, as measured by troponin elevation, and evaluates if this effect has an impact on the outcome. Journal Article

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Behaviorally Informed Messages Increase COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions

The World Bank In this study, a global research program of 28 online experiments was conducted by recruiting respondents (123,270 individuals) through social media between January 2021 and June 2022 across 23 mostly low- and middle-income countries and territories, including many from the MENA region. Working Paper

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Mofeed Digest: October 2024

The following digest summarizes the most important scholarly and policy publications, reports, and articles covering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the politics, economies, and societies of the Arab world. Mofeed Digest is produced by Mofeed Project Coordinator Serage Amatory. [MENA| Comoros| Egypt| Iraq| Jordan| Lebanon| Oman| Palestine| Qatar| Saudi Arabia| Sudan| Tunisia| UAE] MENA [Back to Top] Zakat, Non-state Welfare Provision and…

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