Evaluating the Psychological Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study
Advances in Public Health The study assesses the long-term effect of the pandemic on HCWs’ health. Journal Article
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Genetic Insights Into MIS-C Post-COVID-19 In Kuwaiti Children: Investigating Monogenic Factors
Frontiers in Cellular and Infectious Microbiology This study analyzes 24 children under 12 years old, all of whom met the criteria provided by the World Health Organization, 2020 for MIS-C diagnosis, from the Paediatric COVID-19 Registry in Kuwait (PCR-Q8). Journal Article
Read MoreImpact Of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) On Gaseous Pollutants And Particulate Matter In A Hot Arid Climate
Kuwait Journal of Science This study uses the state of Kuwait as a case study to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on levels of gaseous pollutants (NO2, O3, SO2, H2S, CO) and particulate matter 2.5 and 10 μm (PM2.5 and PM10) in a hot arid region. Journal Article
Read MoreThe Impact Of COVID-19 Infection On Multiple Sclerosis Disease Course Across 12 Countries: A Propensity-Score-Matched Cohort Study
Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders This study evaluates the effect of COVID-19 infection on MS disease course with a large propensity-matched cohort from 12 countries, including Kuwait. Journal Article
Read MoreDigital Epidemiology Of High-Frequency Search Listening Trends For The Surveillance Of Subjective Well-Being During COVID-19 Pandemic
Frontiers in Psychology This study examines how changes in government policies during the COVID-19 pandemic influenced public expressions of psychological distress, as reflected in the volume of related online searches in Kuwait. Journal Article
Read MoreThe Association between Self-Reported Long COVID Symptoms and COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories in Jordan and Kuwait
COVID This study examines the association between endorsing COVID-19 conspiracy theories and the prevalence of self-reported long COVID symptoms among adults in Jordan and Kuwait in addition to other Arab countries. Journal Article
Read MoreDetection Of SARS-Cov-2 On The Environmental Surfaces And Its Implications For Pandemic Preparedness
Frontiers in Public Health This Kuwait study, conducted during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic, examines if SARS-CoV-2 could be detected in swabs taken from frequently touched environmental surfaces. Journal Article
Read MoreEffect Of Pioglitazone On Inflammatory Response And Clinical Outcome In T2DM Patients With COVID-19: A Randomized Multicenter Double-Blind Clinical Trial
Frontiers in Immunology This study, drawing data from Kuwait and Qatar, evaluates the efficacy of pioglitazone, a strong insulin sensitizer with anti-inflammatory properties, in improving the clinical outcomes of patients with type 2 diabetes admitted with moderate-severe COVID-19. Journal Article
Read MoreThe Challenges Experienced by ICU Nurses in Kuwait during the COVID-19 Pandemic
International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances This study examines the challenges faced by ICU nurses in Kuwait during the pandemic, by considering two research questions: “What contributed to intensified pressure for the ICU nurses?” and “How were the nurses affected?”. Journal Article
Read MoreHealth and Wellbeing of Staff Working at Higher Education Institutions Globally during the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Period: Evidence from A Cross-sectional Study
BMC Public Health This study, based on data from, among others, Kuwait, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, seeks to identify factors associated with job insecurity, burnout, psychological distress and coping amongst staff working at higher education institutions globally. Journal Article
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