Public Health

The Role of Influenza Vaccination in the COVID-19 Infection: Impact on Incidence and Severity in Iraq

Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science This article investigates the extent to which influenza vaccinations can mitigate the severity and decrease the frequency of incidence of COVID-19 infections in Iraq. Journal Article

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Adult Mortality before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nine Communities of Yemen: A Key Informant Study

medRxiv This article aims to estimate population mortality during the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods in nine purposively selected urban and rural communities of southern and central Yemen (Aden and Ta’iz governorates). Working Paper

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Mental Health Status of High School Students in Khartoum State, Sudan During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

BJPsych Open This article aims to assess the mental health status of high school students in Khartoum State, to evaluate the participants’ adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures and to identify factors associated with commitment to COVID-19 guidelines and mental health status during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Jordan: Challenges and Successes in COVID-19 Pandemic Response

The RAND Blog This article points out the challenges Jordanians faced during the coronavirus pandemic and evaluates the country’s responsive measures. Article

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Economic and Psychosocial Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Nations of the GCC

Global Business and Economics Review This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in GCC countries, especially on the economic and psychosocial level. The article investigates the impact of government support on mitigating the psychological and psychosocial impacts of the pandemic on citizens. Journal Article

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Types of Variants Among Increased Cases of COVID-19 in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia in June 2021

Cureus This article seeks to identify the types and distribution of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants causing cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the western region in Saudi Arabia in June 2021. Journal Article

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COVID-19 and Gender-Based Violence: Pandemic Response and Impact on Civil Society in Tunisia

Project on Middle East Political Science This working paper argues that CSOs made progress in combatting violence during the first year of the pandemic due to political openness, a culture of coalitions, and bipartisan support for eliminating violence against women. However, the President’s power grab and subsequent political instability led to a breakdown in coalition…

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Assessing COVID-19 Vaccine’s Acceptability Amongst Health Care Workers in Oman: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Infection and Public Health This article assesses the acceptability of COVID-19 vaccines among health care workers in Oman. A cross-sectional study using a self- administered questionnaire was conducted among the HCWs in December 2020. Journal Article

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Amman Health Center COVID-19 Readiness Assessment [Arabic]

USAID This USAID report analyzes the readiness of the Amman Health Center to face the COVID-19 pandemic. The USAID partially funds the Health Services Quality Enhancement Project in cooperation with the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean and the Jordanian Ministry of Health. Report

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Bahrain Ranks First in Post-Pandemic Tourism Recovery Report

National News According to money.co.uk’s study, Bahrain has been given the highest ranking in tourism recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at a 95% rate. This ranking indicated that the Gulf nation’s 2021 tourist numbers bounced almost all the way back to the 2019 level of 3.8 million. Article

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