Public Health

Challenging Gender Roles during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Employed Palestinian-Arab Mothers in Israel

Journal of Family and Economic Issues Drawing on gender theory and the time availability explanation, this article explores the way changes in family and work arrangements altered the division of housework and care work in a highly gendered society; Palestinian-Arab dual-earner families in Israel. Journal Article

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The Profound Impact Of COVID-19 On The Control And Care Of Diabetic Patients: A Comprehensive Retrospective Cohort Study

BMC Primary Care This study assesses the pandemic’s effect on diabetes control, by examining glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), blood pressure (BP), lipid values (particularly low-density lipoprotein (LDL), body weight/ body mass index (BMI), and comparing these measures to pre-pandemic levels. Journal Article

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A Scoping Review Of COVID-19 Economic Response Policies In The MENA Countries: Lessons Learned For Iran For Future Pandemics

Health Economics Review This study reviews evidence from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, including Iran, on COVID-19 economic response policies designed to protect households, vulnerable groups, and businesses. Journal Article

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Moroccan Eating Habits During COVID-19 Lockdown: A Preliminary Analysis

Discover Food This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dietary habits. Data were collected from an online survey (n = 171, out of 315 initial respondents) during the lockdown period from April to June 2020. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Vaccine Knowledge And Acceptance Among The Libyan Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics This study identifies Libyans’ knowledge, attitudes, and acceptance regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. A cross-sectional survey was electronically distributed to the Libyan population aged 18 and older between May and September 2023. Journal Article

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Exploring the Impact of Organizational Support, Perceived Productivity, and Employee Status on the Organizational Commitment during the Mandatory Telework of COVID-19 Pandemic: Empirical Evidence with Algerian Employees

Journal of Comparative International Management This study investigates the impact of mandatory teleworking during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on organizational commitment (OC) among employees in Algeria. Journal Article

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Deep Learning Model for Predicting Spreading Rates of Pandemics, COVID-19 as Case Study

Journal of Information and Organizational Sciences This work is based on the application of an advanced mathematical model to examine and predict a pandemic’s spread. Journal Article

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Mortality Among Dental Healthcare Workers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Public Domain Database Study

International Dental Journal This retrospective study, using data from several countries, including Yemen, ascertains the mortality of dental healthcare workers (DHCWs) attributable to SARS-CoV-2 infection from databases in the public domain during the pandemic. Journal Article

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Vaccine Hesitancy Toward COVID-19 Vaccines Among Humanitarian Healthcare Workers in Lebanon, 2021

COVID In this study, International Medical Corps conducted a cross-sectional survey to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding COVID-19 and to identify determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among 413 healthcare workers (HCW) working at 90 national primary healthcare centers in Lebanon, just prior to widespread vaccine rollout. Journal Article

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Narrative Review Of Factors Associated With SARS-Cov-2 Coinfection In Middle Eastern Countries And The Need To Vaccinate Against Preventable Diseases

Journal of Infection and Public Health This review evaluates the frequency of, and outcomes associated with, bacterial, fungal, and viral coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 in Middle Eastern countries via a PubMed search through February 2023. Journal Article

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