A research team at the College of Medicine, MU led by Prof. Khaled Al-Abd Al-Wahhab, and with the participation of Dr. Muhammad Shakeel and Dr. Meshary Al-Zahrani published a paper with in cooperation with the University of Hong Kong in China. The paper was published in the Journal of Global Health with a high impact factor (Impact Factor 7.664).
The published article titled: "Global impacts of COVID-19 on lifestyles and health and preparation preferences: An international survey of 30 countries” focuses on evaluating the large-scale impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on people's lifestyles, health behaviors, and preparedness preferences in 30 different countries.
The study used an international survey approach to collect data on multiple aspects of life, health practices, and personal perceptions during the pandemic.
The study spans 30 countries around the world with 16,512 adults participating, suggesting a global and diverse view of the impacts of the pandemic. 16512 adults were recruited in 30 countries covering all World Health Organization (WHO) regions.
The research employed the survey methodology to collect a wide range of data related to lifestyle changes, health behaviors, and pandemic preparation preferences. The study showed the results of the effects of the pandemic on public health interventions and policies, as well as with regard to how people adjust their lifestyles and healthy behaviors during the pandemic. The study presents options and suggestions to improve strategies to promote well-being and mitigate negative impacts.
It is worth noting that this international cooperation of the university is not new as a number of the team's researches were published in 2021 in BMJ Open and Braine and Behavior journals.