Economic Research Forum This working paper examines how MENA women’s unpaid care responsibilities have changed during the pandemic. Working Paper
Read MoreEconomic Research Forum This policy brief shows how the COVID-19 outbreak impacted females’ employment, time-use, and work preferences in Egypt and how it increased the burden of domestic work and unpaid work imposed on women with children, through the restrictions, measures, and closure of daycares and schools. Article
Read MoreProject on Middle East Political Science This article describes how women in the formal sector of MENA economies have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Authors focus on 3 MENA countries and explore the gendered impacts of the pandemic. Working Paper
Read MoreFrontiers in Immunology This article reports the findings of a study that evaluated antibody levels in 379 Bahraini individuals to assess the effect of a COVID-19 booster dose. The authors hoped that their study would help develop a triple dose vaccination strategy to ensure protective immunity against COVID-19. Journal Article
Read MoreBehavioral Sciences This article focuses on women in Jordan to study their insights regarding fertility, the preparedness to use assisted reproductive technology, and the awareness and beliefs related to conceiving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article
Read MoreJournal of Perinatal Medicine This article reports the findings of a study conducted with pregnant and lactating women in Jordan to determine their stances towards the COVID-19 vaccine and understand their varying attitudes. Journal Article
Read MoreHeliyon This article discusses the results of a questionnaire assessing women’s roles throughout during the COVID-19 pandemic in Khartoum, Sudan. It also tackles changes in their mental health. Journal Article
Read MoreCureus This article assesses the impact of COVID-19 on pregnant women with autoimmune rheumatic diseases as they are considered to have a high risk of obstetric complications with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article
Read MoreWilson Center This Wilson Center article analyzes respondents’ opinions on their risk of contracting a COVID-19 infection, preparedness for preventing its spread, and level of responsibility to protect themselves and others. The findings suggest that within their education, age, and marital status groups, women more frequently report mask-wearing and taking actions to prevent the spread…
Read MoreConflict & Health This article explores mental health professionals’ perceptions and concerns on GBV (Gender Based Violence) among Palestinian women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article
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