Month: March 2024

Evaluating COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Among Parents in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review Examining Attitudes, Hesitancy, and Intentions

Frontiers in Public Health This article assesses parental willingness to vaccinate their children against COVID-19, determines the key factors influencing such intention and attitudes, and underlines the significant concerns and misconceptions regarding the vaccine among parents. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Surveillance Report for Sudan, 2020 to 2021

Heliyon This article uses surveillance data from 2020 to 2021 to describe the epidemiologic patterns of COVID-19 occurrence in Sudan and provide insight for better preparedness and response. Journal Article

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Examining the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Iraqi Refugees in Canada

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health This article reports the responses of 128 Iraqi refugees in the city of London, Ontario, to a survey on the economic, social, and health-related impacts that they have faced for almost two years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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COVID‐19 Herd Immunity in Lebanon: Challenges and Prospects

Public Health Challenges This article aims to elucidate Lebanon’s challenges during the COVID-19 outbreak, and how domestic issues exacerbated the pandemic and impacted herd immunity in the country. Journal Article

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Early Predictors of Intensive Care Unit Admission Among COVID-19 Patients in Qatar

Frontiers in Public Health This article aims to explore the early predictors of intensive care unit (ICU) admission among patients with COVID-19 in Qatar. Journal Article

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Lifestyle and Eating Habits Changes Among Adults During COVID-19 Era in Egypt: A Population-Based Study

BMC Nutrition This article aims to identify any changes in eating behaviors through the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener in a sample of Egyptians throughout the COVID-19 era. Journal Article

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Comparison of Time to Negative Conversion of SARS-CoV-2 Between Young and Elderly Among Asymptomatic and Mild COVID-19 Patients: A Cohort Study from a National Containment Center

Frontiers in Medicine This article aims to study the relationship between age and time to negative conversion of SARS-CoV-2 in patients with asymptomatic and mild forms of COVID-19 in Tunisia. Journal Article

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Breaking Borders: Integrating COVID-19 and Measles Vaccination Efforts in Africa

Amref This article reports on the integration of efforts to vaccinate against COVID-19 and Measles in several African countries and addresses the experience of Djibouti with meeting migrants’ vaccination needs. Article

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Quality of Life Among Residents of Gaza, Palestine: The Predictive Role of Mental Distress, Fear of COVID-19, and Social Support

BMC Psychology This article explores the consequences of mental distress, fear of COVID-19, and social support for quality of life in the Gaza Strip. Journal Article

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Government Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic of the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Good Practices and Lessons for Future Preparedness

Global Health Research and Policy This article summarizes and measures government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in GCC countries using four indices: the Government Response Index, the Stringency Index, the Vaccine Index, and the Initial Response Index. Journal Article

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