Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Iraq and Yemen
UN ESCWA This report by UN ESCWA features a compilation of studies that assess the impact of COVID-19 on the economic, social, and political participation of women in Iraq and Yemen. Report
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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance, Hesitancy and Refusal Among Iraqi Kurdish Population
International Journal of Health Sciences This study analyzes the determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in Kurdistan, Iraq based on a cross-sectional online survey conducted between April and May. Journal Article
Read MoreSurvival Analysis of All Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19 Admitted to the Main Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia, 30 March–12 June 2020: Which Interventions Are Proving Effective in Fragile States?
International Journal of Infectious Diseases This paper shows that risk factors for deaths among COVID-19 patients in Somalia included age ≥60 years, cardiovascular disease and use of non-invasive ventilation and that patients who received oxygen alone were more likely to survive than patients who were ventilated. Journal Article
Read MoreA Laboratory-Based Study of COVID-19 in Casablanca, Morocco
Journal of Public Health in Africa This article examines the contribution of laboratory diagnosis to the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the diagnosis of COVID-19. Journal Article
Read MoreEffects of Stay-at-Home (Curfew) as a Result of COVID-19 Pandemic on Obesity, Depression and Physical Activity in People Living in Jordan
Nutritional Medicine and Diet Care This article analyzes the effects of stay-at-home measures in Jordan on obesity, depression, and physical activities. Journal Article
Read MoreEffectiveness of an Online Positive Psychology Intervention among Tunisian Healthcare Students on Mental Health and Study Engagement during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being This article assesses the effectiveness of an eight-week internet-based positive psychology intervention for healthcare students in Tunisia. Journal Article
Read MoreTunisia: Authorities Must Halt Implementation of Overly Restrictive Vaccine Pass
Amnesty International Amnesty International released a statement calling the new Tunisian decree-law that introduces the new vaccination passport “overly restrictive”. The statement discusses several ways the decree-law will worsen inequalities and promote injustices. Article
Read MoreMENA Economic Outlook 2022: Strengthening Regional Growth Faces Noticeable Global Headwinds
IHS Market This IHS Market report projects an uptick in MENA economies between 2022 and 2023 based on expected increases in energy revenues and vaccination rates. It also touches upon monetary policies and predicted inflation across the region. Working Paper
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Experience in Implementing Telemental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic
Saudi Journal of Health Systems Research This article assesses Saudi Arabis’ experience with telemental health since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article
Read MoreWhat Resilient Somali Residents are Telling Us About COVID-19 and Economic Recovery
World Bank The World Bank has collaborated with the Somalia National Bureau of Statistics to conduct two rounds of phone surveys already, with the third round under preparation. In January 2021, the survey team reached 1,756 people by phone throughout Somalia. Report
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