Social Policy

(Over)Crowded House: Exploring Asylum Seekers’ Experiences of the COVID-19 Pandemic While Living at Accommodation Centers in Sweden

BMC Public Health This article aims to explore asylum seekers’ experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic while living at accommodation centers in Sweden. Studied immigrants included those from Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Sudan. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Linked Social Stigma Among Arab Survivors

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare This article aims to explore the magnitude and variability of disease-linked stigma among COVID-19 survivors and their experiences of social stigma, coping strategies, contextual challenges, and preferences for support. Journal Article

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An Unprecedented Experience: Personal and Socio-Political Impacts of the COVID-19 Lockdown in Saudi Arabia

Cureus This article examines the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on individuals in Saudi Arabia, focusing on personal and socio-political effects. Journal Article

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Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Response Among Spectators of Amir Cup 2020 With a History of Recovery From COVID-19 in Qatar: A Historic Cohort Study

Cureus This article aims to describe the antibody response after COVID-19 infection and assess its effectiveness against reinfection. Journal Article

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Anxiety Disorders among Children and Adolescents during COVID-19 Lockdowns and School Closures: A Cross-Sectional Study in Kuwait

Frontiers in Psychiatry This article aims to estimate the probable prevalence of specific anxiety disorders in children during the COVID-19 lockdown and to quantify their relationships with relevant demographic risk factors. Journal Article

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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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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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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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Psychological Symptoms of COVID-19 Pandemic Among Community-Dwelling Older People in Oman and Associated Risk Factors

Sage Open Nursing This article aims to investigate the psychological manifestations of the COVID-19 pandemic in the community-dwelling older population in Oman. Journal Article

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Social Networking Usage and Mental Health Problems in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq during the COVID-19 Outbreak and Lockdown

Discover Psychology This article aims to find the prevalence of mental health problems and the level of social media usage during the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Journal Article

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