Gender

Conception Preferences during COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdowns

Behavioral Sciences This article focuses on women in Jordan to study their insights regarding fertility, the preparedness to use assisted reproductive technology, and the awareness and beliefs related to conceiving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Attitude of Pregnant and Lactating Women toward COVID-19 Vaccination in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Perinatal Medicine This article reports the findings of a study conducted with pregnant and lactating women in Jordan to determine their stances towards the COVID-19 vaccine and understand their varying attitudes. Journal Article

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Women Mental Health Status and Behaviour Change during the COVID-19 in Sudan

Heliyon This article discusses the results of a questionnaire assessing women’s roles throughout during the COVID-19 pandemic in Khartoum, Sudan. It also tackles changes in their mental health. Journal Article

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Characteristics and Obstetric Outcomes in Women With Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Qatar

Cureus This article assesses the impact of COVID-19 on pregnant women with autoimmune rheumatic diseases as they are considered to have a high risk of obstetric complications with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Attitudes Towards Mask Wearing in MENA: The Impact of Gender and Education

Wilson Center This Wilson Center article analyzes respondents’ opinions on their risk of contracting a COVID-19 infection, preparedness for preventing its spread, and level of responsibility to protect themselves and others. The findings suggest that within their education, age, and marital status groups, women more frequently report mask-wearing and taking actions to prevent the spread…

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Gender-Based Violence Experiences among Palestinian Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mental Health Professionals’ Perceptions and Concerns

Conflict & Health This article explores mental health professionals’ perceptions and concerns on GBV (Gender Based Violence) among Palestinian women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Women-led Responses to COVID-19: Report from Beirut, Lebanon

Feminist Humanitarian Network This article by the Feminist Humanitarian Network shines light on the efforts of Lebanon’s women-led groups in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes an interview with a leader from the Palestinian Women’s Humanitarian Organization in Lebanon. Article

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Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in Saudi Arabia

Patient Preference and Adherence This article assesses the level of acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination and detect the factors that influence vaccine acceptance among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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A Feminist Economic Analysis of COVID-19 Impact on the Palestinian Economy

UN Women Palestine This report from the UN Women Palestine examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Palestinians from a feminist perspective. Report

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Shattered Lives: Understanding the Mental Health and Psychosocial Needs of Women and Children in Northwest Syria

World Vision Interviews held by World Vision’s Syria Response team with mental health and psycho-social support staff have shown that mental health needs in Syria are intensifying especially among women and children. Article

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