Medical Research

Effects of Face Mask Mandates on COVID-19 Transmission in 51 Countries: Retrospective Event Study

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance This article examines the impact of mask mandates and recommendations on self-reported mask use and SARS-CoV-2 reproduction numbers in Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen, and other countries. Journal Article

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The Effects of the First Wave of COVID-19 Restrictions on Physical Activity: A Longitudinal Study from “Step Into Health” Program in Qatar

Frontiers in Public Health This article conducts a comprehensive longitudinal analysis of how COVID-19 lockdown policies in Qatar influenced physical activity patterns during the first wave of the pandemic. Journal Article

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Physical Activity and Psychological Wellbeing Among Healthcare Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cureus This article aims to assess the association between psychological well-being and physical activity among healthcare students at one public university in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 Virus and Vaccination on the Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Women in Makkah Region

Journal of Health Informatics in Developing Countries This article identifies the impact of the COVID-19 virus and vaccination on pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and fetal health during lactation among women in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Perceived Stress Among Nurses at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Saudi Arabia During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cureus This article assesses the level of perceived stress among nurses at a tertiary care teaching hospital (King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah) in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Patients with Schizophrenia in Morocco During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Observational Study

East Asian Archives of Psychiatry This article examines the clinical course of patients with schizophrenia at a public hospital in Morocco during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Methods Employed in a 2021 Population-Based Serosurvey in Somalia

Gates Open Research This working paper describes the design and methods of a serosurvey conducted in Somalia in 2021 to estimate the seroprevalence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens. Working Paper

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Prevalence of Menstrual Irregularities After Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Journal of Family and Community Medicine This article explores the prevalence of menstrual irregularities after COVID-19 vaccination and the association of menstrual irregularities with vaccine type, doses, immediate adverse effects, history of COVID-19 infection, and its severity. Journal Article

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Exposure to Urban Green Spaces and Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Two Low and Lower-Middle-Income Countries

Frontiers in Public Health This article investigates changes in green space access and associations with mental health recovery in Bangladesh and Egypt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Machine Learning for COVID-19 Patient Management: Predictive Analytics and Decision Support

medRxiv This working paper performs cluster analysis on COVID-19 patients in Lebanon to identify distinct clinical patterns among them aiming to aid prognosis and guide tailored treatments. Working Paper

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