Social Policy

Is COVID-19 Increasing Inequalities in Jordan?

Economic Research Forum This article overviews the inequality status in Jordan before and after the outbreak of COVID-19. It tackles inequality in expenditure as a proxy of income inequality, while for inequalities in capabilities, it focuses on inequality in educational outcomes and opportunities. Working Paper

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Effect of COVID-19 on Mental Health among the Young Population in Lebanon

L’Encéphale This article investigates the prevalence of psychiatric symptoms related to insomnia, depression, and anxiety, and identifies risk factors contributing to psychological stress in the Lebanese young population during COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Policy Responses in the Arab Region: Limited Fiscal Space and Lack of Effective Social Protection Systems

UN ESCWA This report sheds the light on social protection interventions as part of wider fiscal support measures implemented by Governments in the Arab region to cushion the repercussions of the pandemic on private households. It focuses on intra- and cross-regional differences in social protection spending using information and figures of public announcements issued by…

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The Impact of e-Learning Systems on Motivating Students and Enhancing Their Outcomes during COVID-19: A Mixed-Method Approach

Frontiers in Psychology This article analyzes the impact of e-learning systems utilized during the COVID-19 pandemic across Algerian universities on higher education students’ motivation and outcomes. Journal Article

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Mental Illness Symptoms among School Students Post Lockdown of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional National Study

medRxiv This working paper analyzes the frequency of depression, anxiety and PTSD after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in school students in the UAE. Working Paper

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An Investigation into Religious Awareness as a Crucial Factor in Adherence to COVID-19 Medical Directives in Palestine

BMC Public Health This article examines the role of religion as a factor in adherence to the COVID-19 medical directives in Palestine. Journal Article

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The Rise of Telepharmacy Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comprehensive Assessment of Services in the United Arab Emirates

Pharmacy Practice This article explores changes in community pharmacies’ processes in response to the pandemic in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and factors affecting the adoption of these changes. Journal Article

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Distress Symptoms during the COVID-19 Lockdown: A Study with the General Population of the United Arab Emirates

Pharmacy Practice This article analyzes distress symptoms resulting surfacing during the COVID-19 lockdown period and their associated factors among a sample of the UAE population. Journal Article

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Bahrain COVID-19 Case Studies

World Health Organization This World Health Organization report lauds the Bahraini government of Bahrain for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights lessons learned from the Kingdom’s lockdown, testing, and vaccination experiences. Report

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Awareness, knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices before the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences This article assesses the knowledge, awareness, and attitudes of the general population in Saudi Arabia towards COVID-19, as well as its adherence to preventive measures and its willingness to take the vaccine. Journal Article

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