Public Health

Predicting Poor Mental Health amongst Older Syrian Refugees in Lebanon during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-Wave Longitudinal Study

medRxiv This working paper aims to identify predictors of poor mental health amongst older Syrian refugees living in Lebanon during the COVID-19 pandemic. Working Paper

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Assessing the Prevalence and Patterns of COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects among Syrian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Preventive Medicine Reports This article reports that COVID-19 vaccines were generally well-tolerated by the Syrian population, with mostly short-term side effects and with a higher incidence of side effects associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Dental Care Services and Practices in Jordan

Journal of Health Management This article investigates the impact of COVID-19 on dental care practices and services in Jordan and reveals that the pandemic significantly impacted dental care practices and services. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Antibiotic Resistance and Clinical Outcomes among Critically Ill Patients

American Journal of Infection Control This article investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) among critically ill patients in Jordan and their clinical outcomes. Journal Article

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Effect of Pre-Existing Chronic Medical Conditions on Clinical Features and Disease Outcomes of COVID-19 Infection in Jordanian Children

Journal of Biosciences and Medicines This article studies COVID-19’s clinical presentation, disease progression, and outcomes among hospitalized pediatric patients. Journal Article

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The Psychological Impact and Suicidal Behaviour in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Four Case Reports From Oman

Cureus This article reports four cases of suicidal attempts during the COVID-19 outbreak in Oman due to the lockdown and related financial difficulties. Journal Article

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Comparison of the Clinical Features and Outcomes of Severe Seasonal Influenza and COVID‐19 Patients in Tunisia between 2021 and 2022

Influenza and other Respiratory Viruses This article compares patients diagnosed at a SARI (severe acute respiratory infections) surveillance site with COVID-19 and those with seasonal influenza to investigate the clinical differences, common features, and outcomes. Journal Article

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Medico-Demographic Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 Patients Admitted to a Provincial Hospital in Center-West of Morocco

Pan African Medical Journal This article reports the characteristics and in-hospital outcomes of a Moroccan COVID-19 cohort and identifies factors that predispose patients to hospitalization and mortality from COVID-19. Journal Article

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Rates and Predictors of Missed Hospital Appointments in Multiple Outpatient Clinics of The Royal Hospital, Sultanate of Oman: A Retrospective Study

BMC Health Services Research This article aims to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on the rate and predictors of missed hospital appointments in the Sultanate of Oman. Journal Article

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Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination and Associated Factors in Middle East Countries: A Multinational Study

Alexandria Journal of Medicine This article aimed to assess the acceptance level of COVID-19 vaccination among the general population in Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Tunisia, Sudan, and Yemen. Journal Article

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