Effects of COVID-19 on Mortality: A 5-Year Population-Based Study in Oman
International Journal of International Diseases This paper presents a study aiming to investigate the effects of COVID-19 on mortality in Oman. Journal Article
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Social Attitudes, Behavior, and Consequences Surrounding COVID-19 in Qatar
Qatar University This report summarizes the results of a study that investigated social attitudes, behavior, and consequences surrounding COVID-19 in Qatar. Report
Read MoreQuantifying the Impact of COVID-19 Preventive Measures on Traffic in the State of Qatar
Transport Policy This paper assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic response measures on traffic mobility in Qatar by quantifying the holistic impact of the incremental measures at different stages on traffic volumes and traffic safety. Journal Article
Read MoreThe Impact of COVID-19-Related Lockdown on the Prevalence of Spousal Violence Against Women in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Sage Journals This study aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender-based violence by comparing the prevalence of spousal violence against women before and during the COVID-19 related lockdown periods. Journal Article
Read MoreUtilization of Telehealth Services in Libya in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Analysis
JMIR This study assess the usability of tele-health services in Libya and provides an overview of the current COVID-19 scenario. Journal Article
Read MoreYemen: COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Monthly Report (January 2021)
OCHA This report details Yemen’s COVID-19 response, testing capacity and state of health facilities. Report
Read MoreWorkers at Risk: Labour Rights in Jordan During COVID-19
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on workers in Jordan, many of whom already find themselves in vulnerable circumstances due to their migrant status, systemic labour exploitation and irresponsible conduct by employers. Report
Read MoreCOVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health in Lebanon: A Cross-Sectional Study
International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Psychiatry This paper aims to evaluate depression, stress, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behaviours in the Lebanese population in response to COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study was conducted between March and April 2020 on 386 participants randomly recruited from Lebanese general population. Journal Article
Read MoreThe Impact of COVID-19 on Middle Eastern and North African Labor Markets
Economic Research Forum This policy brief reports on COVID-19 and the labor policy responses in Morocco and Tunisia. Working Paper
Read MoreImpact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Utilization of Routine Immunization Services in Lebanon
PLOS One This study aims to assess the changes in the utilization of RI services in both the public and private sectors following the COVID-19 pandemic. A self-administered cross-sectional survey was completed electronically, in April 2020, by 345 private pediatricians who are registered in professional associations of physicians in Lebanon and provide immunization services at…
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