Public Health

COVID-19 Outcomes Among Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women at Reproductive Age in Egypt

Journal of Public Health Based on a study conducted in Egypt, this article finds that pregnant women with COVID-19 are at higher risk of severe symptoms and outcomes including ICU admission, requiring a ventilator, and death. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Among Healthcare Workers in the United Arab Emirates

IJID Regions This article investigates coronavirus vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers in the UAE. UAE healthcare workers had a high acceptance rate (89.2%) for COVID-19 vaccines. Journal Article

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Attitude (Acceptance) of the COVID-19 Vaccine among Adult Kuwait Oil Company Workers

Open Journal of Internal Medicine This paper measures the acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine among adults working in oil companies in Kuwait. Of the surveyed participants, 92.5 percent demonstrated a willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Journal Article

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Estimation of COVID-19 Generated Medical Waste in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Science Total Environment This paper evaluates the medical waste generated in the Kingdom of Bahrain in the course of the prevention and cure of COVID-19. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on the Rights of Minorities and ‘Minoritized’ Populations: Consultation with Civil Society

Minority Rights Group International This study focuses on the impact of the pandemic on minorities and ‘minoritized’ populations in Tunisia, namely the Amazigh population, disabled persons, the LGBTQI+ community, black Tunisian citizens, Sub-Saharan migrants and religious minorities. Report

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Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Cross Sectional Study among Palestinian Students(10-18 years)

BMC Psychology This article identifies psychological distress among school students during the lockdown period based on a study carried out in the Gaza Strip in Palestine. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Humour in Egypt: An Analysis of Al-Daheeh Episodes

English Academy Review Based on an analysis of episodes from the Egyptian satirical YouTube Show, “Al Daheeh,” this article highlights the different ways humor can impact people in times of crisis. Journal Article

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One-Year Review of COVID-19 in the Arab World

Qatar Medical Journal This article assesses the prevalence of COVID-19 in Arab countries between February 2020 and February 2021 and compares these findings with other significantly affected countries. Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates recorded the most COVID-19 infections per million. Journal Article

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COVID-19 and MENA: Governance, Geopolitics and Gender

Gendered Perspectives on International Development This article investigates the gendered impact of the pandemic on MENA countries and calls for a “new gender contract” in the region. Journal Article

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultation with Algeria

International Monetary Fund This IMF official release summarizes the Executive Board’s consultations with the Algeria government. The document covers the impact of COVID-19 on the Algerian economy. Article

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