Public Health

Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on the Behavior of Children and Adolescents in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Medicine This article evaluates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the behavior, emotions, daily physical activity, and sleep routines of children and adolescents in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Journal Article

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Predictors of Mental Health Problems during the COVID-19 Outbreak in Egypt in 2021

Frontiers in Public Health This article investigates the most impactful factors that affected individuals’ mental health and how individuals’ mental health has changed over the COVID-19 lockdown in Egypt in 2021. Journal Article

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Vaccine Conspiracy Association with Higher COVID-19 Vaccination Side Effects and Negative Attitude towards Booster COVID-19, Influenza and Monkeypox Vaccines: A Pilot Study in Saudi Universities

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics This article investigates the possible association between the embrace of vaccine conspiracies and the attitude to booster COVID-19, seasonal influenza, and monkeypox (mpox) vaccinations as well as the perceived side effects following COVID-19 vaccination. Journal Article

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Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance during the COVID-19 Era among Hospitals in Saudi Arabia and the Implications

Antibiotics This article aims to document current antimicrobial prescribing patterns among Saudi hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Exploring the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Energy Literacy and Conservation Behavior in Academic Buildings of Kuwait

Heliyon This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on energy literacy and conservation behavior in academic buildings in Kuwait. Journal Article

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Trust in Information Sources as a Moderator of the Impact of COVID-19 Anxiety and Exposure to Information on Conspiracy Thinking and Misinformation Beliefs: A Multilevel Study

BMC Psychology This article investigates the intricate relationship between exposure to information sources, trust in these sources, conspiracy and misinformation beliefs, and COVID-19 anxiety among 509 Omani citizens aged 11 to 50, representing 11 governorates. Journal Article

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Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for COVID-19: The PERIL Prospective Cohort Study

Future Virology This article aims to perform an external validation of a recently developed prognostic model for early prediction of the risk of progression to severe COVID-19 among patients in Qatar. Journal Article

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Association between Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19: Findings from Qatar Biobank

Preprints This working paper analyzes data from Qatar BioBank to assess the associations between COVID-19 and age, gender, body mass index (BMI), smoking status, education level, dietary patterns, supplement use, physical activity, history of bariatric surgery, diabetes, and hypertension. Working Paper

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Analyzing Communication Strategies of the Saudi Ministry of Health During COVID-19

American Journal of Arts and Human Science This article investigates the communication strategies employed by the Saudi Ministry of Health through its official Twitter account during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among COVID-19 Patients in South Sinai, Egypt: Prevalence and Associated Predictors

Nature Scientific Reports This article aims to estimate the prevalence and severity of psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety, and stress) among COVID-19 patients and their associated significant predictors. Journal Article

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