Public Health

Impulsivity and Its Association with Depression and Anxiety in the Normal Egyptian Population Post COVID-19 Pandemic

Medicina (Kaunas) This study evaluates the impulsivity incidence and its correlation with anxiety and depression following COVID-19 infection between November 2022 and June 2023. Journal Article

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The Impact Of COVID-19 On Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder In Gulf Countries: A Narrative Review

Cureus This narrative review examines the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence, severity of symptoms, and accessibility of treatment for OCD in Gulf countries. Journal Article

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The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Conflict And Health System–Related Violent Events In Libya: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis

Health Policy Open This study uses interrupted time series analyses to examine the impact of the pandemic on violent and non-violent political events—including health system-related violence—in Libya, which has been experiencing a protracted conflict since 2014. Journal Article

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The Impact Of COVID-19 Vaccination Side-Effects On Work Attendance Among Saudi Healthcare Workers

Infectious Disease Reports This cross-sectional, survey-based study investigates the severity of side-effects from Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) mRNA (Pfizer, Moderna), viral vector DNA (Oxford-AstraZeneca, J&J/Janssen), inactivated virus (Sinopharm, Sinovac), and other vaccines among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Saudi Arabia, focusing on their impact on work attendance. Journal Article

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Saudi Parents’ Perceptions Toward Their Children’s Oral Health: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cureus This study assesses the attitude of Saudi parents toward their children’s oral health and dental treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Challenges Of Distance Learning Encountering Nursing Students After The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study From The Middle East

BMC Nursing This study assesses the challenges faced by nursing students during this transition, exploring key issues, recommending strategies, and analyzing their impact on student perceptions. Journal Article

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Dietary Changes of Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

The Journal of Nutrition This article conducts a systematic review of articles from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, and other countries to investigate dietary changes in youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Characteristics Of Medically Attended Influenza Infection Across Age Groups Before The COVID-19 Pandemic In Lebanon

Journal of Infection and Public Health This study assesses the burden of medically attended influenza at a tertiary medical center in Lebanon to describe the demographics, risk factors, and outcomes prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Of Egyptian Medical Students Towards Healthcare Workers’ Recommended Vaccines: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey

BMC Medical Education This study assesses the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding HCWs’ recommended vaccines among medical students and interns in Egypt. Journal Article

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Breaking Points: Exploring the Well-Being of Egyptian Social Workers Amid COVID-19

Clinical Social Work Journal This study uses a cross-sectional web-based survey to assess the prevalence rates of anxiety, stress, sleep quality, and overall well-being in a sample of 216 social workers employed in public medical facilities in Egypt during the COVID-19 epidemic. It also investigates the factors that influence their well-being. Journal Article

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