Monitoring COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Kuwait During the Pandemic: Results from a National Serial Study.

Background: With COVD-19 cases on the rise globally and two approved vaccines, determining vaccine acceptance is imperative to avoid low inoculation rates. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes and determinants of vaccine acceptance among citizens and non-citizens, over time during the pandemic in Kuwait.

Methods: Data were obtained from the COVID-19 Snapshot Monitoring (COSMO Kuwait) study that was implemented according to the WHO tool for behavioral insights on COVID-19.

Trends in Thyroid Cancer Incidence in the Gulf Cooperation Council States: a 15-Year Analysis.

Introduction: Thyroid cancer is a predominant malignancy in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. Explicit regional assessments of incidence are crucial among countries that share similar demographic, cultural, and economic characteristics. This study provides an assessment of trends in thyroid cancer in the GCC over fifteen years.

Cancer survival trends in Kuwait, 2000-2013: A population-based study.

Objective: To examine population-based cancer survival trends in Kuwait; to facilitate public assessment of cancer control.

Methods: Data were obtained from the Kuwait Cancer Registry for Kuwaiti adults (15-99 years) and children (0-14 years) diagnosed with one of 18 common cancers during 2000-2013 and followed up to 31 December 2014. Net survival was estimated at 1, 3, and 5 years by sex.

A Novel Approach to Obtain Follow-up Data on the Vital Status of Registered Cancer Patients: The Kuwait Cancer Registry Experience.

Objective: We present an approach to obtain accurate and complete data on the last known vital status, and the date of last known vital status of all Kuwaiti cancer patients. These data are essential for robust estimation of population-based cancer survival.

Methods: Government-issued Civil ID numbers (IDs) of patients registered during 2000-2013 were obtained from the Kuwait Cancer Registry.