Morocco

Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Morocco: Applying the Health Belief Model

Vaccines This article presents an analysis of a cross-sectional survey completed by 3800 individuals to identify the factors that influenced the population in Morocco to receive the vaccine. Authors show that the strongest predictor for the intention of receiving a vaccine is whether a participant is married. Journal Article

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Bridging the Gap: Ahmed Moustafa to Lead Coronavirus Genome Research in Egypt, MENA

The American University in Cairo Ahmed Moustapha, a professor and chair of AUC’s Department of Biology has conducted a project that will establish molecular surveillance of covid genomes in the MENA region. He therefore received 2.1 million dollars from the “Wellcome Trust” which will enable him to lead an international group of scientists from MENA…

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Population’s Behavior toward COVID-19 Safety Measures: Evidence from Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia

Agence Française de Développement This article captures the public’s behavior toward COVID-19 safety measures in each of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. In all these countries, the article found that women are those who mostly observe the safety measures. Article

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Real-World Study of the Effectiveness of BBIBP-CorV (Sinopharm) COVID-19 Vaccine in the Kingdom of Morocco

medRxiv This article discusses the findings of a case control study that was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the Sinopharm vaccine in Morocco. The results were in agreement with the literature showing it was highly protective against serious and critical hospitalization. Working Paper

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هل كورونا “قوة قاهرة”؟ وكالة مغربية تحسم الجدل

SKY News Arabia This article follows judicial developments in Morocco seeking to assess whether the COVID-19 pandemic qualifies as a reason to break legal contracts as a force majeure. Article

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The Geopolitics of the North African Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic: Opportunities and Challenges

Journal of International Women’s Studies This article examines the response of the North African countries to the COVID-19 pandemic, the opportunities and the challenges facing the region, and the lessons learned in order to be better prepared for impending crises. Journal Article

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MSME Resilience in Morocco in the Face of COVID-19

Relief web This report analyzes the risks faced by Moroccan enterprises of micro, small and medium sizes in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Report

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Mental Health Profiles in a Sample of Moroccan High School Students: Comparison Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Frontiers in Psychiatry This study assesses the impact of COVID-related restrictive measures on the mental health of Moroccan youth. Journal Article

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Distance Learning Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Moroccan University Students’ Perceptions

The Teacher Educator This article sheds light on the online-learning experience of 113 Moroccan students in an English department amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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المغرب يفتتح مصنعا لانتاج لقاحات كورونا باستثمارات تصل إلى 500 مليون يورو

CNBC Arabia Morocco has opened today in the presence of King Mohammed the Sixth a factory to produce corona vaccination with investments reaching up to 400 and 500 million Euros. Article

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