Social Policy

Nutritional Behaviour of Adolescents and the Impact of COVID-19 on a Diet in Saudi Arabia

Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science This article aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, behavior and dietary patterns of adolescents and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic related restrictions on these behaviors in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Labour Market in Sudan

Economic Research Forum This article draws on survey evidence of how Sudan’s labor market has fared during the COVID-19 pandemic and makes recommendations for policies to respond to the economic damage to households and firms. Working Paper

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Bahrain

Derasat This article focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Bahraini Women and reports the findings of an online survey in which approximately 350 Bahraini women participated and a focus group session that examined women’s experience with remote work during the pandemic. Article

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COVID-19 Death Rates in Iran and Iraq: Possible Relations Between Iraq’s Pre-COVID-19 Mass Gatherings and Its Low Death Rate

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health This article focuses on the notable difference in death rates due to COVID-19 in Iran and Iraq, which are two neighboring countries. It also discusses the possible effect of Iraq pre-COVID-19 mass gatherings on the death rate. Journal Article

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Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Health Care Workers in Tunisia

Research Square This working paper aims to assess the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tunisia’s health care workers’ work, psychological outcomes, and return to work indicators. Working Paper

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Factors Affecting Nursing and Health Technician Students’ Satisfaction with Distance Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Morocco: A Survey-Based Observational Study

Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions This article aims to determine the satisfaction levels of nursing and health technician students in Morocco with distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Challenges and Barriers to E-Learning Experienced by Trainers and Training Coordinators in the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 Crisis

PLOS One This article explores the challenges of and barriers to e-learning experienced by trainers and training coordinators in the Saudi Ministry of Health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Epidemic during COVID-19 in Iraq: A “Double Whammy”?

Clinical Case Reports This letter to the editor urges attention to an outbreak of Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever in Iraq which might prove to be a catastrophic calamity, particularly in the context of Eid-ul-Adha and the fact that the majority of Iraq’s health initiatives are focused on COVID-19 control. Journal Article

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Violence Against Healthcare Workers during Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic in Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study

Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences This article aims to determine the prevalence of workplace violence, its risk variables, and the pattern of violence directed towards healthcare workers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt. Journal Article

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Commitment to Protective Measures during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Syria: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

PLOS One This article aims to evaluate the extent to which the Syrian population adheres to precautionary infection control measures and analyze the relationship between demographic variables and adherence in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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