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IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ECT PRACTICE IN QATAR
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Medicinska Naklada Zagreb
, 2022 , Article)
There is paucity of Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) utilization surveys from the Arabian Gulf region and none available from Qatar. There is no literature available on impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic ...
Characteristics of 100 consecutive patients with COVID-19 referred to consultation-liaison psychiatry services in Qatar: A comparison of patients with delirium versus other psychiatric diagnoses
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HBKU Press
, 2022 , Article)
Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can present with various neuropsychiatric manifestations. This study reports on patients with COVID19 who were referred to the consultation-liaison (CL) psychiatry services ...
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals With Pre-existing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in the State of Qatar: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Published evidence about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is conflicting. Most studies suggest an increase in the severity of OCD in people with pre-existing OCD, whereas ...
Stigma towards health care providers taking care of COVID-19 patients: A multi-country study
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Health care providers (HCPs) have always been a common target of stigmatization during widespread infections and COVID-19 is not an exception. Aim: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of stigmatization ...
Impact of the fear of Covid-19 infection on intent to breastfeed; a cross sectional survey of a perinatal population in Qatar
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2022 , Article)
Objectives: Infection control measures during the Covid-19 pandemic have focused on limiting physical contact and decontamination by observing cleaning and hygiene rituals. Breastfeeding requires close physical contact and ...
Lockdown Duration and Training Intensity Affect Sleep Behavior in an International Sample of 1,454 Elite Athletes
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2022 , Article)
Objective: To investigate the effect of 1) lockdown duration and 2) training intensity on sleep quality and insomnia symptoms in elite athletes. Methods: 1,454 elite athletes (24.1 ± 6.7 years; 42% female; 41% individual ...
Ramadan Observance Exacerbated the Negative Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Sleep and Training Behaviors: A International Survey on 1,681 Muslim Athletes
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2022 , Article)
Objective: Disrupted sleep and training behaviors in athletes have been reported during the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed at investigating the combined effects of Ramadan observance and COVID-19 related lockdown in Muslim ...
Prevalence and correlates of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among the elderly in Qatar: A cross-sectional study
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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
, 2022 , Article)
Older individuals are more vulnerable to severe coronavirus disease 2019 and medical complications. Vaccination stands as an efficient and safe vanguard against infection. However, negative attitudes and perceptions ...
Performance evaluation of novel fluorescent-based lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) for rapid detection and quantification of total anti-SARS-CoV-2 S-RBD binding antibodies in infected individuals
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
The vast majority of the commercially available LFIA is used to detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies qualitatively. Recently, a novel fluorescence-based LIFA test was developed for quantitative measurement of the total binding ...
Assessment of the Effects of Human Mobility Restrictions on COVID-19 Prevalence in the Global South
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Taylor & Francis
, 2022 , Article)
Governments and policymakers have initiated a wide range of responses to mitigate the propagation of the disease. These responses have consisted of different policies and the devising of protocols and standards. As these ...