Public Health

The Socioeconomic Impact Of COVID-19 In Sudan: Results From The Sudan High-Frequency Survey On COVID-19, 2020

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences The study uses descriptive and analytical statistical analysis. It finds that about 98% of the population heard about the coronavirus. However, the measures taken to limit the spread of the virus were more practiced in Khartoum than in other regions. Journal Article

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The Impact Of COVID-19 On Health Service Utilization In Sub-Saharan Africa—A Scoping Review

BMC Global & Public Health This scoping review synthesizes the available evidence of health-service utilization (HSU) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), including Djibouti and Somalia, during the pandemic, focusing on types of studies, changes in HSU compared with the pre-pandemic period, and changes among specific patient groups. Journal Article

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Feasibility and Effectiveness of Remote Learning for Students with Learning Disabilities During the Pandemic

Learning Disabilities This study examines the feasibility and effectiveness of Remote Learning (RL) for students in Saudi Arabia with learning disabilities (LD) during the Covid19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Awareness and Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccines Among the Residents of Bisha in Saudi Arabia

Cureus This study explores the awareness and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among residents of Bisha, Asir province. It examines sources of information, healthcare providers’ influence, and community engagement initiatives. Journal Article

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A Comprehensive Analysis Of Public Satisfaction: Community Pharmacists’ Pandemic Preparedness In Jordan

Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science This study assesses public contentment with community pharmacists’ readiness for the pandemic. Journal Article

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Examining the Effects of the COVID-19 Epidemic Shocks on Life Expectancy in Selected African Countries: A Tripartite Analysis

The Nigerian Health Journal This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life expectancy in Nigeria, Egypt, and Algeria by exploring the effects of various pandemic-related indices. Journal Article

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Impact Of COVID-19 On The Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Scoping Review

Infectious Diseases of Poverty This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence, management, and control of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in several countries, including Sudan. It highlights the current or prospective impact of COVID-19 on research and development funding for, and execution of, NTD programs. Journal Article

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The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes In 49 High Burden Countries

BMC Medicine This study – among whose cases is Somalia – finds insufficient evidence globally to identify systematic differences between observed and expected TB treatment outcome probabilities because of COVID-19-associated disruptions. However, it observes larger numbers of treatment failures and deaths on treatment than expected globally. Journal Article

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Changes in Nutritional Habits and Lifestyles Associated With COVID-19 in Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A 2022 Cross-Sectional Survey

Cureus This study evaluates the effects of the pandemic on adults’ dietary habits and physical activity in Jazan and compared them to pre-pandemic. Journal Article

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The Challenges Experienced by ICU Nurses in Kuwait during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances This study examines the challenges faced by ICU nurses in Kuwait during the pandemic, by considering two research questions: “What contributed to intensified pressure for the ICU nurses?” and “How were the nurses affected?”. Journal Article

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