Public Health

SARS-CoV-2 Excretion Kinetics in Nasopharyngeal and Stool Samples from the Pediatric Population

Frontiers in Medicine This article aims to describe RNA shedding in nasopharyngeal and stool samples obtained from asymptomatic and symptomatic children and to investigate virus viability. Journal Article

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Refugee COVID-19 Protocol Adherence and NGO Staff Perceptions: Paternalism and Power in Humanitarian Assistance

Journal of International Humanitarian Action This article utilizes data from 1466 interviews conducted with 468 different NGO staff in Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon to explore how paternalistic rhetoric operated in humanitarianism during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Family Communication as a Mediator between Family Resilience and Family Functioning under the Quarantine and COVID-19 Pandemic in Arabic Countries

Children This article aims to examine family communication as a mediator of the relationship between family resilience and family functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic in Algeria and Iraq. Journal Article

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Innovation and Thought Leadership by Women in Healthcare during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Saudi Journal of Health Systems Research This article aims to explore the innovation and thought leadership of women in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Stigma and Inequality in the Management of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19)- Patients among Healthcare Providers in Saudi Arabia and Associated Beliefs: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Infection and Public Health This article examines the discrimination and inequality in treating COVID-19 patients and the associated beliefs among healthcare workers (HCWs) during the pandemic. Journal Article

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Immediate and Long-Term Adverse Events of COVID-19 Vaccines: A One-Year Follow-Up Study From the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Cureus This article aims to investigate the immediate and long-term adverse effects following the first and second doses of Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Sinopharm vaccines, providing valuable long-term insights. Journal Article

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Post-COVID-19 Vaccination Infection Among Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cureus This article aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines in preventing breakthrough COVID-19 infections, as well as to determine the possible risk factors and outcomes of post-vaccination infection. Journal Article

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Factors Influencing the Trajectory of COVID-19 Evolution: A Longitudinal Study of 12 Asian Countries

medRxiv This working paper aims to examine the factors influencing the trajectory of COVID-19 evolution in 12 Asian countries including Bahrain and Lebanon. Working Paper

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Impact of COVID-19 Vaccinations on Menstrual Bleeding

Cureus This article aims to assess the effect of the COVID-19 vaccine on women’s menstrual bleeding in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Lessons Learned From COVID-19 Lockdown: An ASPED/MENA Study on Lifestyle Changes and Quality of Life During Ramadan Fasting in Children and Adolescents Living With Type 1 Diabetes

Clinical Medicine Insights: Endocrinology and Diabetes This article aims to assess the effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on the lifestyle and quality of life (QoL) of fasting children living with Type 1 Diabetes during Ramadan in the Middle East and North Africa region. Journal Article

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