Saudi Arabia

Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance during the COVID-19 Era among Hospitals in Saudi Arabia and the Implications

Antibiotics This article aims to document current antimicrobial prescribing patterns among Saudi hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Analyzing Communication Strategies of the Saudi Ministry of Health During COVID-19

American Journal of Arts and Human Science This article investigates the communication strategies employed by the Saudi Ministry of Health through its official Twitter account during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines in the Middle Eastern Population

Frontiers in Immunology This article summarizes common to rare side effects of administrated COVID-19 vaccines in a cohort from KSA, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, and Egypt. Journal Article

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Symptomatic MERS-CoV Infection Reduces the Risk of Future COVID-19 Disease; A Retrospective Cohort Study

BMC Infectious Diseases This article aims to determine whether previous MERS-CoV infection was associated with a lower risk of subsequent COVID-19 disease and its related outcomes. Journal Article

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Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines against ICU Admission during Omicron Surge in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study

BMC Infectious Diseases This article aims to measure COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against ICU admission with the Omicron variant in Saudi Arabia regions. Journal Article

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Non-Operative Treatment for Simple Acute Appendicitis (NOTA) in Children during the COVID-19 Era: New Lessons from the Pandemic

Nature Scientific Reports This article aims to study the cost-effectiveness and outcome of NOTA (Non-Operative Treatment for Simple Acute Appendicitis) during the COVID-19 pandemic and compare it to single-incision pediatric endo-surgery appendectomy (SIPESA). Journal Article

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Stigma and Inequality in the Management of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19)- Patients among Healthcare Providers in Saudi Arabia and Associated Beliefs: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Infection and Public Health This article examines the discrimination and inequality in treating COVID-19 patients and the associated beliefs among healthcare workers (HCWs) during the pandemic. Journal Article

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Post-COVID-19 Vaccination Infection Among Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cureus This article aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines in preventing breakthrough COVID-19 infections, as well as to determine the possible risk factors and outcomes of post-vaccination infection. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 Vaccinations on Menstrual Bleeding

Cureus This article aims to assess the effect of the COVID-19 vaccine on women’s menstrual bleeding in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Analyzing COVID-19 Vaccination Side Effects among the Adult Population in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Cureus This article aims to systematically investigate the symptoms experienced after COVID-19 vaccination, especially considering the administration of three vaccine doses. Journal Article

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