Public Health

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Therapy Clinical Practice in Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cureus This study examines the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on physical therapy clinical practice in Egypt five months after the pandemic declaration. The study investigated how Egyptian physical therapists interacted during the pandemic and the effect of the pandemic on precautionary measures. Journal Article

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The Association Between Diabetes and the Outcome of COVID-19 Infection in Bethlehem, Palestine: A Case–Control Study

Journal of Pathogens This case–control design study examines the correlation in the Palestinian population in light of its impact on diabetic patients. Journal Article

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A Retrospective Analysis of Jordan’s National COVID-19 Call Center: Operations, Effectiveness, and Lessons Learned

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare This study examines the operation and assessed the effectiveness of Jordan’s COVID-19 call center activities in reaching COVID-19 cases and their contacts. Journal Article

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A Systematic Review of the Attitudes, Beliefs, and Acceptance of the COVID-19 Vaccine in the Western and Eastern Hemispheres

Cureus This study seeks to systematically assess the beliefs, attitudes, and acceptance towards COVID-19 vaccines, including factors contributing to vaccination hesitancy in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, including data from Oman, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Infection In Children With Blood Cancer: A Systematic Review

Annals of Hematology This study estimates the incidence of COVID-19 in children with blood cancer and analyzes the demographic parameters, clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes in children with blood cancer with COVID-19 illness. Journal Article

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Comparative Study Of Neutralizing Antibodies Titers In Response To Different Types Of COVID-19 Vaccines Among A Group Of Egyptian Healthcare Workers

Virology Journal This study assesses the impact of three common COVID-19 vaccine types; two mRNA COVID-19 vaccines: (Pfizer/BioNTech’s BNT162b2 and Moderna’s mRNA-1273), one adenoviral vector vaccine: Oxford/AstraZeneca’s ChAdOx1, and one inactivated vaccine (Sinovac Biotech/China’s Sinovac) on the level of neutralizing antibodies. Journal Article

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Factors Influencing Moroccans’ Intention to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine: Results From a Cross-Sectional Study

Cureus This study examines the factors that affect individuals’ willingness to get vaccinated in Morocco. Journal Article

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The Impact Of Coronavirus Pandemic Shutdowns On Immunization Completion In Hadeetha, Anbar, Iraq: A Case-Study Of Vaccine Completion In A Recovering Healthcare System

Vaccine This study estimates the number of children in Hadeetha, Iraq from 12 to 24 months of age who continued to miss routine immunization due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. Journal Article

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A Study Of Some Psychological Variables As Predictors Of COVID-19 Vaccination Anxiety Among Faculty Members Of Ain Shams University

Nature Scientific Reports The study investigates the relative contribution of each of psychasthenia, psychological flexibility, suggestibility, and conspiracy beliefs in predicting the anxiety of vaccination with the anti COVID-19 vaccine among faculty members at Ain Shams University, in Cairo, Egypt. Journal Article

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Factors Associated With Adherence To Preventive Measures Against COVID-19, Among Adult Bahraini Residents

Nature Scientific Reports The COVID-19 pandemic compelled individuals to alter their attitudes and habits and adopt measures to prevent the risks of infection. This research discusses factors that determine adherence to these measures, with the aim of enhancing compliance in future pandemics. Journal Article

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