Public Health

Indirect Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Routine Childhood Vaccination in Low-Income Countries: A Systematic Review to Set the Scope for Future Pandemics

Microorganisms This article aims to identify and evaluate how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted routine childhood vaccinations in low-income countries including Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Journal Article

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Durability of COVID-19 Humoral Immunity Post Infection and Different SARS-COV-2 Vaccines

Journal of Infection and Public Health This article aims to evaluate the longitudinal measurement of SARS-CoV-2 IgG spike protein antibodies in healthcare workers after COVID-19 infection and after receiving the first and second vaccine doses. Journal Article

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Following the COVID-19 Playbook and Battling Another Infodemic: Conspiracy Beliefs Around Human Monkeypox Among the Lebanese Population

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice This article aims to assess the extent of endorsement of MPX conspiracy beliefs among the Lebanese population and to identify its associated factors in light of similar conspiracies surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. Journal Article

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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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Understanding Government Social Media Communication Strategies and Public Engagement During the COVID-19 Crisis in Lebanon

Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies This article investigates the Facebook communication strategies employed by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) during the COVID-19 crisis in Lebanon and examines public engagement with these efforts. Journal Article

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Dental Health Professionals Toward Dental Impression Disinfection Protocol During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia– A Cross-Sectional Study

BMC Medical Education This article assesses dental health professionals’ (DHPs) knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward dental impression disinfection protocol during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake Among African Immigrants: Lessons from a Community-Based Outreach Program

Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities This article reflects on a program aiming to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake among African immigrants in Philadelphia including among migrants from Mauritania. Journal Article

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A Comprehensive Analysis of Public Satisfaction: Community Pharmacists’ Pandemic Preparedness in Jordan

Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science This article aims to assess public contentment with community pharmacists’ readiness for the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan. 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 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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