Social Policy

The Psychological and Social Impacts of Curfew During the COVID-19 Outbreak in Kuwait: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sustainability This study evaluates the impact of the COVID-19 curfew during the pandemic on Kuwaiti citizens and residents. A cross-sectional survey was used to collect data from Kuwaiti residents over the age of 21 through an online questionnaire shared via social media, including WhatsApp and Facebook. Journal Article

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An “Illiterate Generation”—One of Iraq’s Untold Pandemic Stories

Atlantic Council This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on Iraq’s educational system. Article

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PM2.5 and PM10 During COVID-19 Lockdown in Kuwait: Mixed Effect of Dust and Meteorological Covariates

Europe PMC This study investigates the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on particulate matter concentrations, specifically PM2.5 and PM10, in Kuwait. Journal Article

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Tunisian Authorities Must Accelerate Fair Access to Vaccines as COVID-19 Cases Soar

Amnesty International This article calls on Tunisian authorities to urgently expedite fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines as cases soar. Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Injuries in Saudi Arabia: Results From a Level-I Trauma Center

Frontiers in Public Health This retrospective study investigates the impact of COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdown measures on injuries in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Rapid Labour Force Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 in Tunisia: Second Wave

International Labour Organization This report provides a summary of the key findings of the second wave of rapid labor force surveys conducted to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on households, household enterprises and farmers in Tunisia. Report

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Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviors in Kuwait: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients This study seeks to understand the impact of the pandemic on physical activity and dietary behavior among adults living in Kuwait. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between 18 June and 15 July 2020, using a questionnaire disseminated through social media, including WhatsApp and Facebook. Journal Article

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Egypt: Haphazard and Flawed COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Fails to Prioritize Most At-Risk

Amnesty International This paper reports on Egyptian authorities’ haphazard handling of the country’s COVID19 vaccine rollout and failure to outline a clear national strategy, resulting in marginalized people not being prioritized for vaccination and continuing to face barriers undermining their right to health. Report

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Public Willingness to Adhere to COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Sudan: An Application of the Health Belief Model

Pan African Medical Journal This paper presents a cross sectional online based survey to identify possible factors influencing public willingness to adhere to precautionary measures and preventive guidelines against COVID-19 during the lockdown periods in Sudan. Journal Article

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The Socioeconomic Consequences of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa

Bruegel This article reports on the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa Journal Article

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