International Journal of Infectious Diseases This article analyzes the factors behind low COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among Palestinians, attributing it to false rumors, misinformation, and conspiracy theories circulated on social media. Journal Article
Read MoreJournal of Community Health The UAE has witnessed one of the best vaccination campaigns globally. The motivation of residents in UAE to receive the vaccine varied, where most were health-related and others non-health-related. Nationality was also a relevant factor. Journal Article
Read MoreJournal of Ideas in Health This article reports the findings from an online cross-sectional study held in Iraq’s Anbar province in October 2020. It examines and assesses the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare workers. Journal Article
Read MoreResearch Square This study uses surveillance data to better understand the distribution and determinants of COVID-19 in Sudan and to construct a threshold level beyond which a dramatic surge may occur. Working Paper
Read MoreVaccines This study provides genetic information on COVID-19 which has been circulating around Tunisia for over 17 months, causing a significant number of infections and death. Journal Article
Read MoreBMC Public Health Based on a cross-sectional study held across Palestinian regions, this article identifies Palestinians’ knowledge of and attitudes toward the COVID-19 vaccine. Journal Article
Read MorePLOS Global Public Health This article evaluates the process of policy and operational decision-making in relation to the COVID-19 response in Somalia, a chronically fragile country, focusing particularly on the use of information and the role of transparency. Journal Article
Read MoreWorld Bank The World Bank survey focuses on four key areas: knowledge of COVID-19 and preventive behaviors, access to basic needs, employment and income, and shocks. Article
Read MoreFrontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology This study used a retrospective chart review of 560 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patients admitted to urgent care, aiming to stratify the risk factors for the multinational society of the UAE. Journal Article
Read MorePwC Middle East Survey results from Egypt showed that 72% of respondents had become “more digital’ over the span of the last 6 months, especially with mobile shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic. Article
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