Month: March 2023

Financial Inclusion and Barriers to Funding Micro-Entrepreneurs in MENA Countries Prior to and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Euro-Mediterranean and African Network for Economic Studies This working paper addresses female micro-entrepreneurs’ self-selection prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as discrimination against female micro-entrepreneurs prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic in four MENA countries (Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia). Working Paper

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Impact of COVID-19 on Depression and Anxiety among Healthcare Professionals in Abu Dhabi

PLOS One This article aims to examine the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on the mental health of Healthcare Professionals (HCP) and associated factors in Abu Dhabi. Journal Article

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Prevalence, Attitudes, and Factors Influencing Uptake of the COVID-19 Vaccine in Saudi Arabia

Healthcare This article aims to investigate the prevalence, attitudes, and factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among healthcare workers, academic staff, and students in Saudi Arabia after the vaccine was made widely available by the government. Journal Article

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Online Teaching during COVID-19 Pandemic the Case of EFL Students at the University of Oran

Journal for Social and Human Sciences This article reveals negative attitudes among students at Oran University in Algeria regarding online teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Government Policy Responses to COVID-19 in Sport: A Comparative Study of China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UK and the USA

International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics This article examines governments’ policy responses in sports during the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing national governments’ use of policy instruments to affect the governance, access to, and consumption of sports in China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, the UK and the USA. Journal Article

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Prevalence of SARS-COV-2 and Other Respiratory Pathogens among a Jordanian Subpopulation during Delta-to-Omicron Transition: Winter 2021/2022

PLOS One This article aims to provide an overview of the epidemiological status of upper respiratory infections, their main causative agents, and reported clinical presentation in the winter months of 2021, during two important surges of COVID-19 in Jordan. Journal Article

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Consequences of COVID-19 among Adult HIV Patients Versus Non-HIV Patients: Two-Year Data from the Primary Isolation Centre in Sudan

Cureus This article aims to assess the impact of COVID-19 among adult patients living with HIV versus non-HIV positive patients in the chief isolation center in Khartoum state, Sudan. Journal Article

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The Battle against COVID-19 in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study Assessing the Experience of Jordanians Who Have Been Infected with COVID-19

Pharmacy Practice This article aims to assess the experience of people who have been infected with COVID-19 in Jordan and to assess the roles played by pharmacists to meet their new needs. Journal Article

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Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic? Lessons Learned from Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Frontiers in Public Health This article aims to identify and explore the psychological impact of COVID-19 in Kuwait on healthcare professionals in close contact with patients. Journal Article

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COVID-19: Psychological Distress, Fear, and Coping Strategies among Community Members Across the United Arab Emirates

PLOS One This article aims to identify the factors associated with psychological distress, fear, and coping amongst community members across the UAE during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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