Arab Barometer This article describes the results of surveying Iraqi attitudes vis-à-vis living conditions and other metrics amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of this survey display public discontent over political life, dissatisfaction with education and health systems and economic performances, and concerns about civil liberties. Article
Read MoreEndocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders – Drug Targets This article assesses the commitment to COVID-19 health precautions and vaccination willingness among the Palestinian population. It concludes that COVID-19 threat perception, high education level, and city residency predict more commitment to health precautions, in contrast to male students and unemployed participants. Journal Article
Read MoreAnnals of Thoracic Medicine This article aims to evaluate the rate, risk factors, and severity of COVID-19 reinfection in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article
Read MoremedRxiv This article aims to develop and internally validate a predictive model of the inability to manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in older Syrian refugees, and to describe barriers to adherence to NCD medication. It studies Syrian refugees aged 50 years or older residing in Lebanon who self-reported having hypertension, diabetes, history of cardiovascular disease (CVD)…
Read MoreConflict and Health This article presents an assessment of the performance of the EWARN (Early Warning Alert and Response Network) in Somalia from January 2017 to December 2020, reflections on the successes and failures, and provides future perspectives for enhancement of the EWARN to effectively support an Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response strategy. Journal Article
Read MoreJournal 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
Read MoreVaccines This article studies COVID-19 vaccine booster acceptance and its associated factors in the general population in Algeria. The study utilized social media platforms to distribute an online self-administered questionnaire for vaccinated Algerian citizens. Journal Article
Read MorePLOS One This article formulates a mathematical model to study the impact of lockdown and social distancing measures on COVID-19 spread. It explores several scenarios to investigate the optimal application of these measures and address whether it is possible to rely solely on social distancing without imposing a lockdown. Journal Article
Read MoremedRxiv This working paper provides real-world data on the health economic burden of COVID-19 on the Saudi health sector and assesses the direct medical costs associated with the management of COVID-19. Working Paper
Read MoreDiagnostics This article reports on the findings of the first serosurvey conducted in Tunis prior to the implementation of mass vaccination and analyzes factors associated with seropositivity. It states that more than one third of people living in Tunis obtained antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. Journal Article
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