The following digest summarizes the most important scholarly and policy publications, reports, and articles covering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the politics, economies, and societies of the Arab world. Mofeed Digest is produced by Mofeed Project Coordinator Serage Amatory.
[MENA | Egypt| Iraq| Jordan| Kuwait| Lebanon| Libya| Morocco| Oman|
Palestine| Saudi Arabia| Sudan| Syria| Tunisia| UAE]
MENA
COVID-19 in the Arab countries: Three-year study
F1000, 29 May 2024
This working paper assesses the prevalence of COVID-19 in the Arab world and compares the findings with other significantly affected countries.
Zinc and Coronavirus: Related Health Problems
Journal of Nature and Science of Medicine, 1 June 2024
This article by authors from Iraq and Tunisia evaluates the side effects caused by the misuse of zinc during and after recovery from the coronavirus.
COVID-19 Parent Stress in Middle Eastern and North African Countries: Relations to Family Adjustment
APA PsycNet, 5 June 2024
This article evaluates specific subgroups of individuals based on combinations of stressful events experienced during the first two waves of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Middle East Nurses Turnover Intention and Its Correlates Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review
Hospital Topics, 5 June 2024
This article investigates the rates and contributing factors of nurse turnover intention in the Middle East during the COVID-19 pandemic through meta-analysis.
BMC Infectious Diseases, 5 June 2024
This article evaluates and compares levels of awareness and performance regarding the safe use of disinfectants in Jordan and the UAE during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fear in General Populations: A Cross-Sectional Study on Perceived Fear of Common Diseases, COVID-19, Life Events, and Environmental Threats in 30 Countries
Journal of Global Health, 7 June 2024
This study seeks to inform public health strategies on perceptions of diseases by surveying respondents from 30 countries including Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia.
Instagram for Audience Engagement: An Evaluation of CERC Framework in the GCC Nations for Digital Public Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic
BMC Public Health, 13 June 2024
This article investigates the utilization of Instagram by public health ministries across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations to disseminate health-related information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Testing the Weak-Form Efficiency of Arab Stock Markets after the COVID-19 Pandemic
Business Perspectives, 14 June 2024
This article examines the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the stock market weak-form efficiency in Arab countries.
Assessing the Disruption Impact on Healthcare Delivery
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 22 June 2024
This article evaluates how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the performance of healthcare systems in the UAE and the KSA.
A Qualitative Approach in Comparing Six Cities toward a Resilient Response Plan: COVID-19 and Inequalities
City, Territory and Architecture, 25 June 2024
This article examines inequality in six cities (including Amman and Abu Dhabi) to derive lessons for future prevention, intervention, and post-catastrophe/ hazard plans such as COVID-19. The objective is to enhance resilience and contain inequality’s ramifications.
Egypt
Impact of COVID-19 Infection on Patients with Chronic Liver Disease
Afro-Egyptian Journal of Infectious and Endemic Diseases, 1 June 2024
This article assesses the impact of COVID-19 on patients with chronic liver disease (CLD).
Assessment of Vitamin D Status among Egyptian COVID-19 Patients
The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine, 14 June 2024
This article assesses Vitamin D levels and their association with illness severity in Egyptian COVID-19-infected individuals.
Evaluation of Blood Group Diversity and Rhesus Factor with Blood Virus Infection: A Cohort of HCV, HBV, and COVID-19 Egyptian Patients
Journal of Bioscience and Applied Research, 28 June 2024
This article argues that the occurrence of B+ blood type was more frequent among individuals with COVID-19, whereas individuals with HBV and HCV infections exhibited a higher prevalence of A+ and O+ blood types.
Iraq
Determine the Whole Genome Sequences of SARS-COV-2 Isolated from Iraqi Patients Using NGS Method
Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences, 9 June 2024
This article investigates six Iraqi SARS-CoV-2 strains using whole-genome sequencing, the next-generation sequencing method.
The Level of Sex and Fertility Hormones in the Serum of Male Patients Recovered from COVID-19
The Ukrainian Biochemical Journal, 17 June 2024
This article examines how SARS-CoV-2 affects the production of hormones, which are the markers of male reproductive function and fertility.
The Impact of COVID-19 on microRNA and CD Marker Expression in AML Patients
Nature Scientific Reports, 20 June 2024
This article investigates the effect of COVID-19 on the expression of circulating miRNA and CD molecules in AML.
Jordan
Proton Pump Inhibitors and Gastrointestinal Symptoms among Patients with COVID-19 Infection
Annals of Medicine, 1 June 2024
This article investigates the impact of PPI usage on the clinical manifestation of COVID-19, namely its gastrointestinal symptoms.
The Readiness of Jordanian-Listed Firms Toward CAATTs Application in the Post COVID-19 Epidemic Period
Discover Sustainability, 18 June 2024
This article investigates the auditee perspective regarding the factors impacting the adoption of CAATTs based on the Organizational Readiness for Change (ORC) and the Technology Readiness Index (TRI) models.
Crisis Management as a Driver of Sustainable Tourism in Jordan: Evaluating Performance of Jordanian Tourism Public Policies during Crisis – Before and After COVID-19
Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites, 27 June 2024
This article evaluates the policies taken by the Jordanian tourism sector before and after COVID-19 as well as in the context of the Arab Spring protests.
Kuwait
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Thyroid Autoimmunity among Children Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes before and during the COVID‐19 Pandemic: Evidence from Kuwait
Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews, 5 June 2024
This article reports the prevalence and characteristics related to the development of thyroid autoimmunity among children newly diagnosed with type I diabetes (T1D) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait.
Kounis Syndrome Following COVID-19 Vaccination: Clinical Manifestations, Mechanisms and Management
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 19 June 2024
This article gathers detailed data on patients (including one from Kuwait) who developed Kounis syndrome after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Lebanon
Impact of Online Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic on Digital Device Related Ocular Health
Heliyon, 14 June 2024
This article evaluates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ocular health related to digital device usage among university students in Lebanon.
Antibiotic Misuse during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lebanon: A Cross-Sectional Study
COVID, 30 June 2024
This article investigates the prevalence of antibiotic misuse during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon.
Libya
Ferritin Levels as Indicators of Severity and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients from Tripoli, Libya
Iraqi Journal of Industrial Research, 14 June 2024
This article reports that increased ferritin levels may indicate worsening COVID-19 prognosis and can be associated with disease severity and mortality.
Knowledge, Performance, and Awareness Towards the Use of Disinfectant and Hand Sanitizers during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Questionnaire-Based Survey
Mediterranean Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 30 June 2024
This article assesses the knowledge, performance, and awareness of individuals regarding the use of these essential hygiene products during the COVID-19 pandemic in Libya.
Morocco
Pre-Pandemic Antibodies Screening against SARS-CoV-2 and Virus Detection among Children Diagnosed with Eruptive Fevers
International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, 5 June 2024
This article assesses the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies against the spike and nucleocapsid proteins, as well as neutralizing antibodies against the receptor-binding domain.
Adverse Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines in the Moroccan Adults and Children during the Pandemic
Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 21 June 2024
This article investigates the adverse effects of COVID-19 vaccines and their severity factors in people who have been vaccinated in the Rabat region.
Impact of COVID-19 on Child Tuberculosis Hospitalization
La Tunisie Médicale, 28 June 2024
This article examines the medical records of TB patients hospitalized within the Children’s Hospital in Casablanca before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oman
Structural, Dynamic Behaviour, In-Vitro and Computational Investigations of Schiff’s Bases of 1,3-Diphenyl Urea Derivatives against SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein
Nature Scientific Reports, 1 June 2024
This article reports new inhibitors of Schiff bases of 1,3-diphenyl urea derivatives against SARS COV-2 spike protein through in-vitro and in-silico approaches.
Palestine
Psychological Preparedness and Resilience of Palestinians’ University Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey
Palestinian Medical and Pharmaceutical Journal, 1 June 2024
This article investigates the resilience and psychological preparedness of Palestinian university staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saudi Arabia
Memory Impairment and Its Impact on Post-COVID-19 Patients among Saudi Population: An Exploratory Study
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 1 June 2024
This article assesses the prevalence and severity of cognitive impairments, including memory loss, attention deficits, and executive function disorders, in individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
COVID-19 Pandemic, Oil Prices and Saudi Stock Market: Empirical Evidence from ARDL Modeling and Bayer–Hanck Cointegration Approach
Future Business Journal, 3 June 2024
This article investigates the likely effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Saudi stock market while controlling for oil prices.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Suicidal Behavior in King Abdulaziz Medical City in Saudi Arabia
Cureus, 10 June 2024
This article assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence and characteristics of suicidal behavior at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Impact of Sociodemographic Characteristics on the Quality of Life of Frontline Nursing Staff During COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia
Cureus, 27 June 2024
This article assesses the multifaceted impact of sociodemographic characteristics on the quality of life (QOL) of nursing staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sudan
Community Awareness and Perception Regarding Vaccination against COVID-19, Concerns about Side Effects in Gezira State, Sudan
International Journal of Biomedicine, 5 June 2024
This article investigates the level of awareness and perception of the COVID-19 vaccine and its determinants among people in Wad Madani City, Gezira State, as well as its known side effects.
COVID-19 Awareness; Community-Based Study 2022 to 2023, Atbara, Sudan
Austin Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 13 June 2024
This article assesses COVID-19 awareness among the population of Atbara city in Sudan.
COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake Dialysis Patients in Khartoum
International Journal of General Medicine, 24 June 2024
This article assesses COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among dialysis patients.
Syria
Frequency of SARS-COV-2 Infection and COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Protection among Syrian Refugees
BMC Infectious Diseases, 8 June 2024
This article examines the frequency of COVID-19 infection, the rates of COVID-19 vaccination, and the vaccine effectiveness (VE) among Syrian refugees.
Tunisia
The Resilience of Spatial Organization in Hospitals during the COVID-19 Health Crisis in Tunisia
Journal of Strategic Studies for Disasters and Opportunity Management, 7 June 2024
This article evaluates the resilience of hospital spaces, crucial for treating COVID-19 patients during the outbreak in Tunisia.
UAE
The Evaluation of Drugs as Potential Modulators of the Trafficking and Maturation of ACE2, the SARS-CoV-2 Receptor
Biomolecules, 17 June 2024
This article uses cellular and biochemical analyses to evaluate various compounds as potential leads for COVID-19 therapeutics.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Major Cardiovascular and Haematological Adverse Events in Abu Dhabi: Retrospective Cohort Study
Nature Communications, 29 June 2024
This article assesses the occurrence of selected cardiovascular and hematological events leading to hospitalization or emergency room visits within 21 days after vaccination against COVID-19.