Journal of Obesity This article investigates the factors associated with physical activity (PA) prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic among middle school students in Jeddah, KSA. Journal Article
Read MoreNorwegian Refugee Council This joint report by the Norwegian Refugee Council and the Faculty of Health Sciences at the American University in Beirut explores the challenges faced by older Syrian refugees in Lebanon during the COVID-19 pandemic. Report
Read MoreThe Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine This article reports the findings of a study conducted in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia to assess the effect of COVID-19 vaccination on the menstrual cycle of women. Journal Article
Read MoreInternational Journal of General Medicine This article aims to explore the physical activities of advanced undergraduate physical therapy students and their families during the COVID-19 lockdown and to discuss how participants helped promote and maintain their own and their family’s physical health during the pandemic. It also seeks to identify what knowledge and skills from…
Read MoreEnvironmental Challenges This article reviews the environmental implications associated with the COVID-19 pandemic at the individual and community levels in the UAE. It found that the positive effects include improved air quality and reduced contamination of public spaces with pollutants, while negative effects include poor disposal of medical plastic waste and facemasks and the rise…
Read MoreInternational Journal of Business Management This article examines the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer spending behavior in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It finds that the spending behavior of UAE residents during the pandemic has not changed much compared to the pre-pandemic period, despite that some have lost a portion of their income….
Read MoreNarra Journal This article aims to identify albumin utilization patterns in a multi-specialty private hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), before and during the COVID-19 epidemic in the country. It demonstrates the importance of reconsidering the prescribing strategies for albumin administration. Journal Article
Read MoreInternational Labour Organization This report aims to advance the understanding of (1) migrants’ access to employment and the role of labour intermediaries, (2) employment characteristics and conditions of migrant workers, and (3) the impact of COVID-19 on migrant’s ability to access the labour market in Libya and to sustain their livelihoods. Report
Read MoreJournal of Infection and Public Health This article aims to estimate the acceptability of COVID-19 vaccines among healthcare workers in Oman. Journal Article
Read MorePublic Health in Practice This article aims to describe the COVID-19 research output in Oman in relation to publication type, journal impact factor, collaboration, author affiliation and compared it with national scholarly output over the decade. Journal Article
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