Month: January 2024

Multi-Sectoral Collaborations in Selected Countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Assessment, Enablers and Missed Opportunities from the COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Health Research Policy and Systems This article generates evidence on the extent to which multi-sectoral collaborations have been employed in the macro-level responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in nine selected countries of the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR). Journal Article

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Association of Common Variant rs9934336 of SLC5A2 (SGLT2) Gene with SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Mortality

Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics This article presents the findings of a worldwide association study investigating the effect of rs9934336 (a variant of the SLC5A2 gene) on COVID-19 outcomes. Journal Article

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Assessing Physician Confidence in Counseling Patients on COVID-19 Disease and Vaccination: A Survey of Physicians’ Perspectives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Cureus This article aims to determine how confident Saudi Arabian doctors are in their ability to advise patients on COVID-19 and vaccines against it. Journal Article

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Digital Food Behaviours, Motivations, and Delivery Application Usage Among Saudis during COVID-19: A Mixed-Methods Study

Heliyon This article explores food delivery application usage, motivations, perceptions, and food behaviors in the unique cultural context of Saudi Arabia at the intersection of two epidemics, COVID-19 and obesity. Journal Article

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Evaluation of Psychological Distress, Burnout and Structural Empowerment Status of Healthcare Workers during the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study

BMC Psychiatry This article assesses the psychological distress, burnout and structural empowerment status of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak, and evaluates the respective predictors. Journal Article

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How was the SME’s Performance in Oman during COVID-19?

International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues This article examines the performance and the challenges faced by SMEs (small and medium enterprises) in Oman during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Norwegian “Dugnad” as a Rhetorical Device in Public Health Communication during the COVID-19 Pandemic. A Qualitative Study from Immigrant’s Perspectives

Archives of Public Health This article aims to explore how immigrants from Somalia, Syria, and other countries understood and related to the term “dugnad” as used in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Norway. Journal Article

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Effects of First Year COVID-19 Pandemic on Urology Practice in Three Major Arab Countries: Sub-Analysis of a Survey by Arab Association of Urology Research Group

PLOS One This article compares the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on urology practice in Egypt, the KSA, and the UAE during the first year of the pandemic. Journal Article

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Determined to Be Resilient: Analysis of the Well-Being of People with Disabilities (People of Determination) in Abu Dhabi during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies This article examines whether people with disabilities report different COVID-19-related challenges and adverse impacts on their psychological well-being compared to people without disabilities. Journal Article

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Regional Agriculture and Food Systems Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of the Near East and North Africa Region

Foods This article presents a systematic review examining the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on agricultural and food systems in NENA countries. Journal Article

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