Social Policy

Algeria: Amid Concerns About the Pandemic and Its Economic Impact, Some Optimism for the Future

Middle East Institute This article reports on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Algeria as well as an outlook on the future. Article

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Health Care Workers at Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services

Bahrain Medical Bulletin The objective of this study is to perform an evidence-based evaluations of the mental health of HCW in Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services (BDFRMS) Hospital with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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The Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Petroleum Sector in Egypt: A Descriptive Analysis

Emerald Insight This study explores the impact of COVID-19 on the petroleum sector in Egypt, both economically and socially. Journal Article

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Effect of Easing Lockdown and Restriction Measures on COVID-19 Epidemic Projection: A Case Study of Saudi Arabia

PLOS One This study compares two predictions of COVID-19 cases in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA) using pre–and post–relaxation of lockdown period data to provide an insight regarding exit strategies. Journal Article

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Measuring the Impact of Suspending Umrah, a Global Mass Gathering in Saudi Arabia, on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Computational and Mathematical Organization Theory This article analyzes the effects of global mass gatherings such as Hajj and Umrah on the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic locally and globally. Journal Article

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The Economic and Psychological Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Indian Migrant Workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Healthcare This study assesses the economic and psychological impacts of COVID-19 on Indian migrant workers in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Egypt’s National Social Protection Response to Vulnerable Groups During COVID-19

Open Journal of Social Sciences The present article studies the Egyptian authorities’ measures implemented to mitigate the pandemic’s negative impact on the vulnerable groups—women, children, and informal workers and proposes recommendations. Journal Article

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Effect of COVID-19 on Education in Saudi Arabia and E-Learning Strategies

Arab World English Journal This paper explores the adverse effect of COVID-19 on the learning environment in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Journal Article

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The Influence of COVID-19 Information Sources on the Attitudes and Practices Toward COVID-19 Among the General Public in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey Study

JMIR Public Health Surveillance This study examines the impact of the types of sources used for obtaining COVID-19 information on the attitudes and practices of the general public in Saudi Arabia during the pandemic, and to identify the socioeconomic and demographic factors associated with the use of different sources of information. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 Quarantine on Dietary Habits and Physical Activity in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

BMC Public Health This study aims to evaluate whether dietary and physical activity behaviors of Saudi Arabia’s adult population changed during the COVID-19 quarantine. Journal Article

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