Current Psychology This article aims to measure the prevalence of psychological distress among a group of sub-Saharan African migrants living in Tunisia, and its association with knowledge about COVID-19. Journal Article
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Read MoreEast Mediterranean Health Journal This article explores barriers to accessing COVID-19 testing by Syrian refugees in Lebanon. It argues that despite the availability of free testing services, psychological, cultural, environmental, and financial barriers hindered them from getting tested. Journal Article
Read MoreViruses This article provides retrospective genomic surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Lebanon by sequencing the viral genomes of 200 nasopharyngeal samples collected from patients in different regions of Lebanon and from travelers crossing the Lebanese–Syrian border. Journal Article
Read MoreHealth Promotion Practice This article highlights COVID-related disparities among Arab, Middle Eastern, and West Asian populations in Toronto, and discusses implications for improving health equity among MENA communities in the United States. Journal Article
Read MoreInternational Health This article aims to evaluate community health volunteer (CHV) strategies to prevent non-communicable disease (NCD) care disruption and promote COVID-19 detection among Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians at the onset of the pandemic. Journal Article
Read MoreBMC Public Health This article aims to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the livelihoods, food security, and mental health of Somalia’s Internally Displaced Persons. Journal Article
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Read MoreBMC Public Health This article aims to determine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Palestine refugees in Gaza by identifying the role of social determinants. Journal Article
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