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medRxiv This article studies the determinants of adherence of two non-pharmaceutical COVID-19 preventive measures in Lebanon: masking-up and social distance. The study focused on Syrian refugees in Lebanon aging 50 and older. Working Paper
Read MoreThe RAND Blog This blog-post from The Rand Blog identifies challenges in COVID-19 responses faced by Lebanon amid the current political and economic crises. The authors also highlights the country’s successes and innovations in combating those challenges. Article
Read MoreWorld Bank This World Bank blog-post reviews the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 in Lebanon. It states that the COVID-19 vaccination campaign was implemented in a transparent, equitable, and efficient manner, and has contributed to reducing COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths. Article
Read MoreWorld Bank This World Bank blog-post reviews the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 in Lebanon. It states that the COVID-19 vaccination campaign was implemented in a transparent, equitable, and efficient manner, and has contributed to reducing COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths. Article
Read MoremedRxiv This article aims to develop and internally validate a predictive model of the inability to manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in older Syrian refugees, and to describe barriers to adherence to NCD medication. It studies Syrian refugees aged 50 years or older residing in Lebanon who self-reported having hypertension, diabetes, history of cardiovascular disease (CVD)…
Read MoreBMC Health Services Research This article assesses the appropriateness of pharmaceutical care provided by CPs to patients with suspected COVID-19 and investigates their communication skills. A simulated patient (SP) study was conducted among randomly selected community pharmacies in Beirut, Lebanon. Journal Article
Read MoreFeminist 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
Read MoreJournal of Global Health Economics and Policy This article explores Lebanon’s COVID-19 responses, as well as vaccine equity in the country. Journal Article
Read MoreInternational Journal of Infectious Diseases This article assesses the readiness and behavioral intentions of students enrolled at the American University of Beirut (AUB) to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. Results showed a low hesitancy rate among students enrolled at AUB. Journal Article
Read MoreHuman Rights Pulse This article aims to identify the dominant causes of learning loss in Lebanon during the COVID-19 pandemic and to analyze the result of the Lebanese authority’s disregard vis-à-vis the Syrian students. Article
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