Public Health

The Experiences and Perceptions of Health-Care Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Muscat, Oman: A Qualitative Study

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health This article explores the experiences and perceptions of health care workers (HCWs) in primary health care in Oman during their management of COVID-19 concerning medical response experiences, socio-cultural and religious reforms, and psychological impressions. Journal Article

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National Agrifood Systems and COVID-19 in Palestine

Food and Agriculture Organization This report explores agricultural and food policies undertaken by the government to mitigate the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in Palestine. Report

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UNFPA Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Human Operations in the Arab Region

UNFPA This report focuses on sexual reproductive health and gender-based violence and provides an overview of some of the best practices and lessons learned from countries in humanitarian settings in the Arab States region that have adapted their programs to COVID-19. Report

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War and COVID-19 in Yemen

Human Rights Watch This article reports on the human rights situation of Yemenis amid the war and the COVID-19 pandemic. Article

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Knowledge, Attitudes, Anxiety, and Preventive Behaviours towards COVID-19 Among Health Care Providers in Yemen: an Online Cross-sectional Survey

BMC Public Health This article explores the knowledge, attitude, anxiety, and preventive behaviors among Yemeni healthcare practitioners towards COVID-19. Journal Article

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Yemen’s Accelerating Economic Woes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Center for Strategic Studies This report presents policy recommendations for the UN and the GCC to address this situation in light of the ongoing political, security, and public health struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Report

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Qatar’s Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Heart Views This article examines Qatar’s response to the increasing demand for hospital services, the high spread of COVID-19, and the low mortality rate. Journal Article

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The Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Professionals in Sudan 2020

Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences This article aimed to investigate the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline medical staff in Khartoum state, Sudan, between January and March 2020. Journal Article

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Does COVID-19 Change Dietary Habits and Lifestyle Behaviours in Kuwait: a Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine This study was designed to understand the changes in dietary and lifestyle behaviors that are major determinants of health during the COVID-19 outbreak in Kuwait. Journal Article

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Double Burden of COVID-19 Pandemic and Military Occupation: Mental Health Among a Palestinian University Community in the West Bank

Annals of Global Health This paper aims to assess the prevalence and predictors of distress and insecurity among Birzeit University’s community in Palestine during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Journal Article

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