United Arab Emirates

Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Viral Loads in Stool Samples and Nasopharyngeal Swabs from COVID-19 Patients in the United Arab Emirates

PLOS One This article investigates COVID-19 viral load trends in stools and nasopharyngeal swabs in the UAE and explore their correlation with multiple demographic and clinical factors. Journal Article

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Experiences of Work-Related Stress Among Female Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: A Qualitative Study in the United Arab of Emirates

Psychology Research and Behavior Management This article explores the lived experiences of work-related stress among female healthcare workers in the United Arab of Emirates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Parents’ Views on the Acceptability of a COVID-19 Vaccine for Their Children: A Cross-Sectional Study in Abu Dhabi-United Arab Emirates

Vaccine This article investigates the parents’ attitudes and beliefs regarding the COVID-19 vaccine in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It finds that the acceptance rate of the COVID-19 vaccine is high among parents. Journal Article

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Characteristics of Admissions to a Tertiary Psychiatric Hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Observational Study

Oman Medical Journal This article studies the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sociodemographic and clinical profiles of patients who were admitted to a tertiary psychiatric hospital in the UAE during 2020 compared with the corresponding period in 2019 and evaluates the effect of the pandemic on the mental healthcare system. Journal Article

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Genomic Epidemiology and Emergence of SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern in the United Arab Emirates

Nature Scientific Reports This article aims to characterize the epidemiology, transmission pattern, and emergence of variants of concerns (VOCs) and variants of interests (VOIs) of SARS-CoV-2 in the UAE, followed by the investigation of mutations associated with hospitalized cases. Journal Article

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Pulmonary Thromboembolism in COVID-19 Patients on CT Pulmonary Angiography – A Single-Centre Retrospective Cohort Study in the United Arab Emirates

Journal of Surgery and Research This article aims to identify the prevalence and distribution of pulmonary thromboembolism in COVID-19 infected patients at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in the UAE. Journal Article

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Human Albumin Solution Utilization Patterns Prior and During COVID-19 Pandemic in United Arab Emirates: Time to Develop and Implement National Guideline on Prescribing and Utilization

Narra Journal This article aims to identify albumin utilization patterns in a multi-specialty private hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), before and during the COVID-19 epidemic in the country. It demonstrates the importance of reconsidering the prescribing strategies for albumin administration. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Customers’ Spending Behavior in the United Arab Emirates

International Journal of Business Management This article examines the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer spending behavior in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It finds that the spending behavior of UAE residents during the pandemic has not changed much compared to the pre-pandemic period, despite that some have lost a portion of their income….

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A Review of the Environmental Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United Arab Emirates

Environmental Challenges This article reviews the environmental implications associated with the COVID-19 pandemic at the individual and community levels in the UAE. It found that the positive effects include improved air quality and reduced contamination of public spaces with pollutants, while negative effects include poor disposal of medical plastic waste and facemasks and the rise…

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Therapy Undergraduates and Their Families. A Qualitative Study from the United Arab Emirates

International Journal of General Medicine This article aims to explore the physical activities of advanced undergraduate physical therapy students and their families during the COVID-19 lockdown and to discuss how participants helped promote and maintain their own and their family’s physical health during the pandemic. It also seeks to identify what knowledge and skills from…

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