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The Effects of the First Wave of COVID-19 Restrictions on Physical Activity: A Longitudinal Study from “Step Into Health” Program in Qatar

March 5, 2024 Qatar

Frontiers in Public Health This article conducts a comprehensive longitudinal analysis of how COVID-19 lockdown policies in Qatar influenced physical activity patterns during the first wave of the pandemic. Journal Article

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Protection of Natural Infection Against Reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 Variant

February 23, 2024 Qatar

medRxiv This working paper investigates the effectiveness of natural infection in preventing reinfection with the JN.1 variant of COVID-19 during a large JN.1 wave in Qatar, using a test-negative case-control study design. Working Paper

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Effects of COVID-19 on Autism Spectrum Disorder in Qatar

February 19, 2024 Qatar

Frontiers in Psychiatry This article aims to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on autistic children and their families in Qatar. Journal Article

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Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Response Among Spectators of Amir Cup 2020 With a History of Recovery From COVID-19 in Qatar: A Historic Cohort Study

February 18, 2024 Qatar

Cureus This article aims to describe the antibody response after COVID-19 infection and assess its effectiveness against reinfection. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID‑19 Pandemic Restrictions and Subsequent Relaxation on the Prevalence of Respiratory Virus Hospitalizations in Children

February 2, 2024 Qatar

BMC Pediatrics This article compares the number and severity of viral acute lower respiratory tract infection (ALRTI) hospitalizations and determines changes in causative respiratory pathogens before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic among young children in Qatar. Journal Article

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Burnout Increased among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

January 31, 2024 Qatar

Nature Scientific Reports This article investigates burnout prevalence among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic and examines its distribution across countries, sexes, fields of study, and time periods. Journal Article

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Evaluation of Psychological Distress, Burnout and Structural Empowerment Status of Healthcare Workers during the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study

January 22, 2024 Qatar

BMC Psychiatry This article assesses the psychological distress, burnout and structural empowerment status of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak, and evaluates the respective predictors. Journal Article

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Motorcycle-Related Crashes before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Retrospective Observational Study from the Middle East

January 17, 2024 Qatar

Injury This article aimed to evaluate the incidence, pattern, and outcome of patients injured by motorcycle-related crashes (MCC) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease Pandemic on Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Persons with and without Disabilities in Qatar

January 7, 2024 Qatar

Frontiers in Psychiatry This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on lifestyle behaviors (i.e. physical activity, sedentariness, eating & sleeping habits) in persons with and without disabilities in Qatar. Journal Article

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Migrant Workers with COVID-19: A Major Challenge for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries to Curb the Spread of Infection

January 5, 2024 Bahrain, Kuwait, MENA REGION, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

Global Health Promotion This article studies the challenge of COVID-19 infections among immigrant populations in the GCC and presents recommendations to alleviate the burden on host countries and improve protection measures for migrant workers. Journal Article

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