Public Health

Knowledge Levels of Acceptance and Hesitancy of COVID-19 Vaccine Among General Population of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Medicine and Pharmacology This article examines the knowledge levels of acceptance and hesitancy of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine among the population of Saudi Arabia. Working Paper

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Development of a Quality Assurance Tool for Intensive Care Units in Lebanon during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal for Quality in Healthcare This article was motivated by the fact that the World Health Organization has supported the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health to increase ICU beds at public hospitals by 300%, without having a readily available tool to monitor the quality of ICU care. Therefore, the authors describe the process of…

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تراجع عدد المدخنين في الجزائر خلال كورونا

Echorouk Online The number of smokers decreased in Algeria during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article suggests that the ongoing quarantine and the closure of smoking shops during lockdown might have contributed to this change. Article

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The Effect of Age, Gender and Comorbidities Upon SARS-CoV-2 Spike Antibody Induction After Two Doses of Sinopharm Vaccine and the Effect of a Pfizer/BioNtech Booster Vaccine

Frontiers 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

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Widespread Cynicism About COVID-19 Vaccines In Sudan

SMEX This article highlights the governmental and non-governmental responses in Sudan to counter vaccine and COVID-19 misinformation online. Article

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown “Home Quarantine” on the Physical Activity and Lifestyle of Children in Qatar

Frontiers in Public Health This article presents the results of a cross-sectional online survey distributed in Qatar to assess the impact of quarantine on physical activity, screen time, sleep, and diet in children aging 5 to 12. Journal Article

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UNRWA Releases Health Programme Report: Innovation in the Face of COVID-19 – Press Release

United Nations This UNRWA report examines the situation of Palestinian refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic against the backdrop of the hostilities in Gaza, the ongoing war in Syria, and the economic/social/political crisis in Lebanon. Report

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Impact of COVID-19 on Cardiothoracic Surgery: Experience of Alexandria (Egypt) Main University Hospital

Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workflow and waiting lists of high-cost Cardiothoracic surgeries in Egypt. It found that cardiac surgeries have witnessed the worst consequences, including cancellation of all surgeries, expansion of waiting lists, and patients’ non-compliance with follow-up. Journal Article

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Investigation of Factors Affecting COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Among Communities of Universities in the United Arab Emirates

Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics This article investigates the impact of various factors on the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine in 5 universities across UAE. Journal Article

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Stress Perception among Dental Practitioners in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Signa Vitae This article reports the stress levels among dentists in Saudi Arabia after the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. Overall dental practitioners are at moderate stress levels; among them, males, private practitioners, and dentists above 50 years of age exhibited more stress, whereas graduates had the least stress scores. Journal Article

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