COVID-19, the economic crisis, and the Beirut blast: what 2020 meant to the Lebanese health-care system

Mjaess, Georges; Karam, Aya; Chebel, Roy; Tayeh, Georges Abi; Aoun, Fouad

doi:10.26719/2021.27.6.535

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“…Furthermore, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the gaps in global health systems readiness facing this threat and the need to strengthen the core competencies of the health workforce to deliver e cient public health functions [35][36][37][38]. More speci cally, in Lebanon, the pandemic and the Port of Beirut explosion on August 4, 2020, revealed a chaotic Lebanese health system struggling to manage these concomitant public health crises with limited or lack of resources, drug shortages, a damaged infrastructure, health professionals' migration, and economic downturn [39]. This challenging situation shows the need for a national health system plan for humanitarian crises, relying on a highly competent and trained public health workforce.…”

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Assessing Self-Reported Core Competencies of Public Health Practitioners in Lebanon Using the WHO-ASPHER Validated Scale: A Pilot Study

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Background: The World Health Organization and the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region recommend the self-assessment of public health core competencies to strengthen the public health workforce proficiency and prepare them for future challenges. A framework for these competencies is lacking and highly needed in Lebanon. This study aims to validate the WHO-ASPHER self-declared scale and evaluate the perceived competency level of the different categories of the Lebanese public health of practitioners. Methods: This population-based cross-sectional study conducted online between July and September 2021 involved 66 public health practitioners who graduated from different universities in Lebanon. Data were collected using the snowball technique via a self-report questionnaire that assessed public health proficiency, categorized into 1) content and context, 2) relationship and interactions, and 3) performance and achievements. The rotated component matrix technique was used to test the construct validity of the scales. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed after ensuring the adequacy of the models. Significance was set at a p-value<0.05.Results: The factor analysis for scale domains showed that the Barlett test sphericity was significant (p<0.001), high loadings of items on factors, and Cronbach’s alpha values of more than 0.9 in all three categories, showing an appropriate scale validity and reliability. The perceived level of competencies was significantly different between public health professionals and other health professionals with public health activities. All respondents scored low in most public health categories, mainly science and practice.Conclusion: Data findings showed variability of self-declared gaps in knowledge and proficiency, suggesting a need to review the national public health education programs. Our study offers a valuable tool for academia and public health professionals to self-assess the level of public health proficiency and guide continuous education needs for professional development.

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Assessing Self-Reported Core Competencies of Public Health Practitioners in Lebanon Using the WHO-ASPHER Validated Scale: A Pilot Study

Iskandar

Haddad

Hajj

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“…Although the COVID-19 containment measures were relatively efficient at controlling the spread of the virus ( Kharroubi and Saleh, 2020 ), they resulted in job losses and income reductions ( World Food Programme [WFP], 2020 ) prompting businesses to close and depriving some people of work, especially informal day laborers. This was followed by a devaluation of the Lebanese lira vs. the US dollar and restrictions on international transfers out of the country ( Devi, 2020 ; Mjaess et al, 2021 ). According to the World Bank, the economic and financial crisis in Lebanon is likely to be among the top 10, if not the top three, most catastrophic crises occurrences in the world since the mid-nineteenth century ( WorldBank, 2021 ).…”

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Personal Economic Worries in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross Sectional Study

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ObjectivesThe emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic worsened Lebanon’s economic situation and generated worries about living conditions. This study aimed to explain personal economic worries patterns among Lebanese young adults while accounting for demographics and mental health characteristics.MethodsA total sample of 988 Lebanese responses were collected, using an online survey. The analysis was conducted using regression-based methods.ResultsMen exhibited higher economic worries than women. Lower levels of economic worries among people with higher wages were more pronounced. Lebanese retirees experience the highest economic worries compared to other employment status groups. Individuals with higher life satisfaction are less concerned about the economy. Mental wellbeing factors were positively associated with personal economic worries.ConclusionThe current study presents a seminal insight into the differences in economic worries caused by COVID-19 pandemic among individuals in a developing country context.

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“…It was found by several studies that countries undergoing political and socio-economic instabilitieslike Lebanonare suffering more during the Covid-19 pandemic (Maatouk et al, 2021). As most participants in this study are in Lebanon, it must be noted that this country is witnessing its worst economic crisis nowadays (Mjaess et al, 2021). On October 17, 2019, rebellions erupted among Lebanese citizens due to political, economic and social mayhem, leading to the devaluation of the national currency against the US dollar, leaving more than half the population living under the poverty line and enduring further financial and socioeconomic unrest (Mjaess et al, 2021;Bizri et al, 2020).…”

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“…As most participants in this study are in Lebanon, it must be noted that this country is witnessing its worst economic crisis nowadays (Mjaess et al, 2021). On October 17, 2019, rebellions erupted among Lebanese citizens due to political, economic and social mayhem, leading to the devaluation of the national currency against the US dollar, leaving more than half the population living under the poverty line and enduring further financial and socioeconomic unrest (Mjaess et al, 2021;Bizri et al, 2020). To worsen the situation even more, the Beirut Port Explosion on August 4, 2020, has killed 200 people, leaving thousands injured and tens of thousands homeless, and causing an $8 billion USD dollars economic and physical damage according to the world bank (Abouzeid et al, 2020).…”

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Job Insecurity and Organizational Citizenship Behavior, with the Moderating Roles of Positive Psychological Capital and Grit. (c2022)

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Job Insecurity has been consistently on the rise as a result of Covid-19 and the simultaneous changes taking place as a consequence of current events. The purpose of this research is to analyze how Job Insecurity influences employees’ Organizational Citizenship Behaviors, and whether Positive Psychological Capital and Grit moderate this relationship. This study bridges the gap in the literature regarding the impact of job insecurity on employees’ organizational citizenship behavior during the Covid-19 pandemic. There are also limited studies that explore different personal resources like psychological capital and grit as potential moderators in this relationship. To test the hypotheses set in this study, data was gathered via email and link shared on social media platforms. Using SPSS software and Excel MegaStat, the data collected was analyzed. The empirical data shows that qualitative job insecurity has a negative relationship with organizational citizenship behavior, and positive psychological capital and grit are established as moderators to this relationship. Managers can alleviate job insecurity in the workplace by promoting positive psychological capital and grit amongst employees, both of which will sustain and promote organizational citizenship behavior even during difficult times.

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COVID-19, the economic crisis, and the Beirut blast: what 2020 meant to the Lebanese health-care system

Cited by 13 publications

References 4 publications

Assessing Self-Reported Core Competencies of Public Health Practitioners in Lebanon Using the WHO-ASPHER Validated Scale: A Pilot Study

Assessing Self-Reported Core Competencies of Public Health Practitioners in Lebanon Using the WHO-ASPHER Validated Scale: A Pilot Study

Personal Economic Worries in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross Sectional Study

Job Insecurity and Organizational Citizenship Behavior, with the Moderating Roles of Positive Psychological Capital and Grit. (c2022)

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