Public Health

Community Engagement and Adherence to COVID-19 Prevention Measures in Northwest Syria: A Systematic Review

Medicine, Conflict and Survival This article analyzes studies related to Risk Communication and Community Engagement programs in northwest Syria in order to determine the most widespread prevention methods in the community against COVID-19 as well as its perspectives and knowledge around the epidemic. Journal Article

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Genetic Polymorphism between the Sorani and Hawrami Kurdish Populations and COVID-19 Outcome

Molecular Biology Reports This article reports on a study conducted on a group from two prominent Kurdish populations in Iraq (Sorani & Hawrami) to determine the potential cause of the mild outcome of COVID-19 in the Hawrami population compared to the Sorani population. Journal Article

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Population Immunity of Natural Infection, Primary-Series Vaccination, and Booster Vaccination in Qatar during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Observational Study

medRxiv This working paper estimates the effectiveness of previous infection, mRNA primary-series vaccination, and mRNA booster (third-dose) vaccination in preventing COVID-19 infection. Working Paper

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Self-Perception of Voice Handicap in COVID-19 Patients

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery This article aims to evaluate the effect of COVID-19 infection on the self-perception of voice handicap in positive COVID-19 patients in Egypt and investigate the factors that might correlate with voice handicap if present. Journal Article

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Identifying Gaps in Vaccination Perception after Mandating the COVID-19 Vaccine in Saudi Arabia

Vaccines This article aims to investigate the public awareness, knowledge, and attitude toward different complementary vaccines in Saudi Arabia after the mandate of the COVID-19 vaccine. Journal Article

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice towards COVID-19 among Students in Kirkuk Medical College, Iraq

Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology This article aims to evaluate medical students’ understanding, practices and attitudes toward COVID-19 at the Kirkuk Medical College in Iraq. Journal Article

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Narrative Review of the Evolution of COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations in Countries in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia

Infectious Diseases and Therapy This article summarizes evolving COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in countries in Latin America, Asia, and Africa and the Middle East across various vaccine platforms, age groups, and specific subpopulations. Journal Article

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Assessment of Changes in the Epidemiology and Prognosis of Non-SARS-CoV-2 Respiratory Infections One Year after Recovery from COVID-19

Respiratory Investigation This article aims to evaluate the potential impact of COVID-19 on non-SARS-CoV-2 respiratory infections in COVID-19 survivors. Journal Article

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Prevalence and Characteristics of COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough Infection in Upper Egypt

The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology This article aims to spotlight the COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough infection prevalence, pattern, and severity in Upper Egypt. Journal Article

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Use of Anti-Viral Therapies in Hospitalised COVID-19 Patients in the United Arab Emirates: A Cost-Effectiveness and Health-Care Resource Use Analysis

BMC Health Services Research This article estimates the cost-effectiveness of the antiviral remdesivir, as recommended in the 2021 COVID treatment guidelines for the United Arab Emirates, compared to favipiravir (FAVI), which was also recommended for the treatment of hospitalized COVID patients. Journal Article

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