Public Health

Influence of COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnancy and Fertility Preferences Among the Residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Journal of Global Health This article aims to investigate the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnancy and fertility decisions among the residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Journal Article

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Secondary School Students Towards COVID-19 in Sana’a City, Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Public Health Research This article examines the knowledge, attitudes, and practices among school students in Sana’a towards COVID-19. Journal Article

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Status of Routine Immunization Coverage in the World Health Organization African Region Three Years into the COVID-19 Pandemic

Vaccines This article summarizes the trend and geographical distribution of COVID-19 immunization coverage in the WHO African Region (including Algeria and Comoros) and reports the number of zero-dose and under-immunized children in the Region from 2019 to 2022. Journal Article

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Mobilizing a Kingdom During a Pandemic: The Health Marketing Campaigns Applied by the Saudi Ministry of Health to Promote (COVID-19) Vaccine Confidence and Uptake

Cureus This article aims to describe the content of the campaigns held by the Saudi Ministry of Health to promote COVID-19 vaccine uptake. Journal Article

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Changes in Oral Home Care and Smoking Habits during COVID‐19 Pandemic: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research This article aims to examine health behavioral changes in terms of oral home care habits, smoking, and perception of dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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A Phased Strengthening of Laboratory Capacity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses This article reports on the experience of EMR countries in acquiring or improving diagnostic and genomic capacities during the COVID-19 pandemic through collaboration, investment, and systematic expansion. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID‑19 Pandemic Restrictions and Subsequent Relaxation on the Prevalence of Respiratory Virus Hospitalizations in Children

BMC Pediatrics This article compares the number and severity of viral acute lower respiratory tract infection (ALRTI) hospitalizations and determines changes in causative respiratory pathogens before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic among young children in Qatar. Journal Article

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COVID-19 on Quality of Life and Psychological Outcomes

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare This article investigates and compares the short and long-term effects of COVID-19 on HRQoL (health-related quality of life) and psychological outcomes among the Saudi population. Journal Article

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Assessment of Lifestyle Changes Related to Quarantine among Saudi Population during the Early COVID-19 Pandemic: Pre- and Post-Analysis

Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association This article examines the influence of COVID-19-related measures on the lifestyle behaviors of adults living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Fear and Anxiety among Dental Students and Dentistry as a Career Choice Following the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research This article aims to assess the mental health condition, specifically fear and anxiety, of a group of dental students in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic and to explore students’ perceptions about dentistry as a career choice following the pandemic. Journal Article

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