Month: November 2023

Trust in Information Sources as a Moderator of the Impact of COVID-19 Anxiety and Exposure to Information on Conspiracy Thinking and Misinformation Beliefs: A Multilevel Study

BMC Psychology This article investigates the intricate relationship between exposure to information sources, trust in these sources, conspiracy and misinformation beliefs, and COVID-19 anxiety among 509 Omani citizens aged 11 to 50, representing 11 governorates. Journal Article

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Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for COVID-19: The PERIL Prospective Cohort Study

Future Virology This article aims to perform an external validation of a recently developed prognostic model for early prediction of the risk of progression to severe COVID-19 among patients in Qatar. Journal Article

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Association between Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19: Findings from Qatar Biobank

Preprints This working paper analyzes data from Qatar BioBank to assess the associations between COVID-19 and age, gender, body mass index (BMI), smoking status, education level, dietary patterns, supplement use, physical activity, history of bariatric surgery, diabetes, and hypertension. Working Paper

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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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Exports of Fruit and Vegetables from Morocco and Other Mediterranean Countries to the EU: Some Policy Recommendations from the COVID Pandemic

EuroChoices This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the exports of fruits and vegetables from Morocco and other Mediterranean countries to the European Union and draws out future policy recommendations. Journal Article

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Seroprevalence and Factors Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Healthcare Workers: Cross-Sectional Study

BMC Infectious Diseases This article aims to estimate the seroprevalence of COVID-19 among healthcare workers in two Yemeni governorates and to identify associated factors using a cross-sectional design. Journal Article

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Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among COVID-19 Patients in South Sinai, Egypt: Prevalence and Associated Predictors

Nature Scientific Reports This article aims to estimate the prevalence and severity of psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety, and stress) among COVID-19 patients and their associated significant predictors. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Health and Well-Being in the United Arab Emirates

Frontiers in Psychology This article aims to identify changes to exercise and general physical activity habits, changes to the consumption of various foods, and potential weight gain, as well as any differences in smoking habits among individuals in the UAE during the COVID-19 quarantine. 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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Outcome of COVID-19 in Egyptian Living-Donor Kidney Transplant Recipients and Relation to Maintenance Immunosuppressive Drugs: A Pilot Study

Nature Scientific Reports This article aims to describe COVID-19 infection among Egyptian living-donor kidney transplant recipients and to highlight the impact of long-term immunosuppression on the severity and outcome of the infection. Journal Article

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