COVID-19 Reinfection: A Multicenter Retrospective Study in Saudi Arabia
Annals of Thoracic Medicine This article aims to evaluate the rate, risk factors, and severity of COVID-19 reinfection in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article
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Iraq Pulse: Unrest amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
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 MorePredictors and Barriers for the Management of Non-Communicable Diseases among Older Syrian Refugees amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lebanon: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of a Multi-Wave Survey
medRxiv 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 MoreEvaluation of the electronic Early Warning and Response Network (EWARN) system in Somalia, 2017–2020
Conflict 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 MoreThe Geopolitics of the North African Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic: Opportunities and Challenges
Journal 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 MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Booster Hesitancy (VBH) and Its Drivers in Algeria: National Cross-Sectional Survey-Based Study
Vaccines 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 MoreModeling the Effect of Lockdown and Social Distancing on the Spread of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia
PLOS 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 MoreCOVID-19 in Tunisia (North Africa): Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the General Population of the Capital City Tunis
Diagnostics 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
Read MoreHealth Economic Burden of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia
medRxiv 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 MoreStudying SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Hesitancy among Health Professionals in Tunisia
BMC Health Services Research This article estimates the prevalence and the predictors of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitancy among Tunisian health professionals. Female sex, working far from the capital and having concerns about the vaccine components predicted more hesitancy among participants. Journal Article
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