Public perception of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia during the Omicron wave: recommendations for policy improvement DOI Creative Commons
Mohammed Almalki,

Amani A. Alotaibi,

Abdulrahman Jabour

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

The emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants makes it difficult to forecast potential epidemiological changes. This study investigates Saudi citizens' perceptions COVID-19 during the Omicron wave. We conducted a cross-sectional using an online survey and convenience sample 746 participants. included questions about demographics, anxiety levels, perception Our findings revealed that 27.3% participants believed cases would decrease, while 30.2% increase; remaining 42.5% were uncertain. When asked primary reasons for expecting rise in cases, two most frequently cited causes non-adherence prevention measures (74.7%) high transmissibility virus (66.7%). Conversely, when decrease availability free vaccines (60.3%), government (59.9%), compliance with preventive (57.4%), health awareness programs (44.1%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated (AOR = 1.23, 95% CI: 1.15-1.32) education level 1.58, 1.11-2.25) significant predictors respondents' expectations increases or decreases (p < 0.05). Around 46.2% moderately highly worried reinstatement lockdowns, 36.2% reported moderate levels related COVID-19. Ordinal showed respondents who higher worry lockdowns 1.28 times more likely experience A few hesitant adhere because they had already been vaccinated was not real severe. hesitancy raises public concerns, suggesting some individuals may underestimate risks associated future pandemics. provides valuable insights into how citizens perceived Understanding these can guide development policies, optimize resource allocation, help control transmission viral variants, enhance preparedness

Language: Английский

SARS-CoV-2 Variants and Clinical Outcomes of Special Populations: A Scoping Review of the Literature DOI Creative Commons

Achilleas Livieratos,

Charalambos Gogos,

Karolina Akinosoglou

et al.

Viruses, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(8), P. 1222 - 1222

Published: July 30, 2024

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted special populations, including immunocompromised individuals, people living with HIV (PLWHIV), pediatric patients, and those chronic liver disease (CLD). This scoping review aims to map the clinical outcomes of these vulnerable groups when infected various SARS-CoV-2 variants. identifies trends patterns, noting that early variants, such as Alpha Delta, are associated more severe outcomes, higher hospitalization mortality rates. In contrast, Omicron variant, despite its increased transmissibility, tends cause milder manifestations. highlights necessity for surveillance tailored healthcare interventions due heterogeneity patient populations evolving nature virus. Continuous monitoring adaptive strategies essential mitigate impact on high-risk groups.

Language: Английский

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Biosecurity and Biocontainment for Ruminant Respiratory Disease DOI
Amelia R. Woolums, Christopher Chase

Veterinary Clinics of North America Food Animal Practice, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Public perception of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia during the Omicron wave: recommendations for policy improvement DOI Creative Commons
Mohammed Almalki,

Amani A. Alotaibi,

Abdulrahman Jabour

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

The emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants makes it difficult to forecast potential epidemiological changes. This study investigates Saudi citizens' perceptions COVID-19 during the Omicron wave. We conducted a cross-sectional using an online survey and convenience sample 746 participants. included questions about demographics, anxiety levels, perception Our findings revealed that 27.3% participants believed cases would decrease, while 30.2% increase; remaining 42.5% were uncertain. When asked primary reasons for expecting rise in cases, two most frequently cited causes non-adherence prevention measures (74.7%) high transmissibility virus (66.7%). Conversely, when decrease availability free vaccines (60.3%), government (59.9%), compliance with preventive (57.4%), health awareness programs (44.1%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated (AOR = 1.23, 95% CI: 1.15-1.32) education level 1.58, 1.11-2.25) significant predictors respondents' expectations increases or decreases (p < 0.05). Around 46.2% moderately highly worried reinstatement lockdowns, 36.2% reported moderate levels related COVID-19. Ordinal showed respondents who higher worry lockdowns 1.28 times more likely experience A few hesitant adhere because they had already been vaccinated was not real severe. hesitancy raises public concerns, suggesting some individuals may underestimate risks associated future pandemics. provides valuable insights into how citizens perceived Understanding these can guide development policies, optimize resource allocation, help control transmission viral variants, enhance preparedness

Language: Английский

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0