Social Policy

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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The Kuwaiti Government’s Twitter Discourse during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Toward a Crisis Communication Model Using SCCT and CERC

Journal of Creative Communications This article explores the Kuwaiti government’s COVID-19 discourse over Twitter using criteria from the Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication model (CERC) and Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT). Journal Article

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Are We Prepared for Potential Repercussions of International Sports Events in the Midst of a Global Pandemic?

Journal of Global Health This article examines the hosting of the Qatar World Cup during the COVID-19 pandemic to gain insights into how large-scale international events may influence the future trajectory of a global pandemic. 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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The Child-Parent Relationship During the COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

Cureus This article measures the impact of quarantine during the COVID-19 period on the relationship between children and their parents in the western region of Saudi Arabia, mainly in Jeddah and other nearby cities. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Lockdowns and Children’s Access to Justice: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis of Moroccan Family Court Filings

SocArXiv This working paper reports the findings of a study investigating how the national lockdown affected the operation of family courts and children’s access to justice in Morocco. Working Paper

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Adolescent Social Outcomes Declined During COVID-19: Evidence From Bangladesh, Jordan, And Ethiopia

Health Affairs This article explores changes in adolescent outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among vulnerable adolescents, focusing on education, economic participation, early marriage, self-reported health, and food security. Journal Article

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