Public Health

Attitudes and Acceptance of the Palestinian Population towards COVID-19 Health Precautions and Vaccinations: A Cross-Sectional Study

April 19, 2022 Palestine

Endocrine, 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

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COVID-19 Reinfection: A Multicenter Retrospective Study in Saudi Arabia

April 19, 2022 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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Predictors 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

April 17, 2022 Lebanon

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)…

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Evaluation of the electronic Early Warning and Response Network (EWARN) system in Somalia, 2017–2020

April 16, 2022 Somalia

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

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The Geopolitics of the North African Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic: Opportunities and Challenges

April 15, 2022 Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, MENA REGION, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia

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

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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Hesitancy (VBH) and Its Drivers in Algeria: National Cross-Sectional Survey-Based Study

April 15, 2022 Algeria

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

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Modeling the Effect of Lockdown and Social Distancing on the Spread of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

April 14, 2022 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

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Health Economic Burden of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

April 13, 2022 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

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COVID-19 in Tunisia (North Africa): Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the General Population of the Capital City Tunis

April 13, 2022 Tunisia

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

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Studying SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Hesitancy among Health Professionals in Tunisia

April 12, 2022 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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