Month: September 2023

Assessing the Digital Information Literacy of Patients during COVID-19 Pandemic: Al-Razi Hospital, Kuwait

Journal of Information Studies & Technology This article aims to investigate the digital health information literacy of patients at Al-Razi Hospital in Kuwait during the COVID–19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Assessment of Thyroid Function and Biochemical Markers among COVID-19 Libyan Patients

Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases This article aims to assess thyroid function tests (TFT) in Libyan outpatients with COVID-19 as well as the possible association between them and some routine hematological, inflammatory, and biochemical markers. Journal Article

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Did the Emergence of the Omicron Variant Impact the COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in the Arab World? A Twitter-Based Sentiment Analysis

Wellcome Open Research This working paper aims to analyze sentiments related to vaccine acceptance before and after the emergence of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in the Arabic-speaking world. Working Paper

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Exploring the Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna) in Saudi Arabia

Journal of Community Medicine & Public Health This article investigates the possible side effects of COVID-19 vaccination in Saudi Arabia to explore an association between different vaccine types and experienced side effects. Journal Article

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Impact of Institutional Performance and Integrity on Public Trust during COVID-19: A Retrospective Examination in the Arabic Context

Public Integrity This article examines trust in public sector institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impacting factors by analyzing a survey administered to a convenience sample of 1,372 local and expatriate residents in the United Arab Emirates during 2022–2023. Journal Article

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Developing a COVID-19 Mortality Prediction (CoMPred) Indicator for ICU Diabetic Patients Treated with Tocilizumab in Saudi Arabia: A Proof-of-Concept Study

Biomedicines This article aims to present a novel and objective laboratory-based indicator to predict mortality among COVID-19 patients and finds that diabetic status can differentiate between severe and non-severe cases of COVID-19 but cannot predict mortality. Journal Article

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Attitudes and Practices Toward COVID‐19 Precautionary Measures: A Comparative Study of Health Professionals and Public

Brain and Behavior This article aims to study the attitudes toward COVID-19 social measures among laypersons and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates. Journal Article

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Effect of Human-Animal Interaction on the Well-Being and Quality of Life

L’Encéphale This article aims to investigate the interaction between humans and animals and to compare the well-being and quality of life of pet owners in Lebanon during the COVID-19 pandemic and the country’s economic crisis. Journal Article

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Assessing the Acceptability of COVID-19 Vaccine and Its Booster Dose

Immunity, Inflammation and Disease This article reports the findings of a study conducted in Saudi Arabia and Jordan aiming to assess the acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine and the factors that impact the intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine and its booster dose. Journal Article

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Telemedicine in Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring Patients’ Perspectives

Frontiers in Public Health This article aims to explore the challenges facing patients using telemedicine consultations in non-communicable chronic disease clinics in primary care settings in Bahrain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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