Public Health

Population Mortality Before and During the COVID-19 Epidemic in Two Sudanese Settings: A Key Informant Study

BMC Public Health This article estimates excess mortality during the COVID-19 epidemic in two Sudanese communities. Journal Article

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Global Mapping and Visualization Analysis of One Health Knowledge in the COVID-19 Context

Environmental Health Insights This article investigates global knowledge about “One Health” by examining its state, significant contributions, and future directions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Outdoor Assessment of Airborne Microorganisms During the COVID-19 Outbreak in Madinah City, KSA

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology This article investigates airborne microbial levels in different outdoor locations in Al-Madinah City in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic by comparing lockdown against non-lockdown conditions. Journal Article

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Individual and Social Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake in Northwest Syria

BMC Health Services Research This article aims to investigate the effectiveness of the humanitarian actors’ plans to address the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and boost vaccine uptake in Northwest Syria. Journal Article

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Diverging Paths: The Impacts of COVID-19 on Migration in the Middle East and North Africa

Migration Policy Institute This report provides an overview of key mobility trends in the region throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and how government responses shaped them. Report

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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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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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A Case Study for Kuwait Mortality During the Consequent Waves of COVID-19

Heliyon This article aims to identify the most suitable distribution that can provide the best fit for the ages of COVID-19 patients in Kuwait. Journal Article

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Intensification of Integrated Immunization Services to Recover Routine Vaccination Coverage and Bring COVID-19 Vaccine to the Population of Iraq in 2022

Vaccine This article describes the government-implemented “intensification of integrated immunization services (3IS)” approach and its impact on COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Iraq. Journal Article

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Drug Use Disorder and Coping Mechanisms Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Measures: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Qeios This working paper explores the impact of COVID-19 measures on people with substance use disorder in Oman. Working Paper

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