Research & Policy Papers
Rapid Assessment: The Crisis in Gaza and Impact on Adolescent
This rapid assessment aims to elicit and understand the perception of young people ages 10-19 in the Gaza strip of the current situation and its overall impact on adolescents, ultimately aiming to help to tackle the challenges faced by adolescents.
Research Paper: Variations in COVID-19 Spread and Control Measures in the Palestinian Territories
This study aimed to explore the variation in COVID-19 spread, risk factors, and intervention activities in the three
Palestinian territories:West Bank, East-Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip to learn from current gaps, to overcome the current pandemic, and face future emergencies.
Research Paper: Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Dietary and Lifestyle Behaviors among Adolescents in Palestine
Under the auspices of the Palestinian Coalition for Adolescence Health, this research paper was conducted by Juzoor for Health and Social Development to study the negative effects of COVID-19 and the lockdown on the dietary and lifestyle habits of Palestinian adolescents. This research paper also provides conclusions, recommendations and needed actions.
An Advocacy Brief on Adolescents’ Health & COVID -19
An advocacy brief on adolescents’ health and Covid-19” has been funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation within the project ‘Strengthening Reproductive Health and Rights for Palestinian Youth'.
Policy Paper: The Palestinian Healthcare System During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This policy paper discusses the Palestinian Healthcare System situation under the COVID-19 pandemic. This is one out of a series of ongoing policy papers published by Juzoor that assess the impacts and risks that coronavirus has on the State of Palestine and recommendations to address these challenges. This is part of Juzoor’s contribution towards policy dialogue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research Paper: Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak and Lockdown on Family Dynamics and Domestic Violence in Palestine
This study was conducted by Juzoor for Health and Social Development, in partnership with United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA), HAYA Programme, and the GBV Cluster. The data for this research was collected in April 2020 to examine the impact of the pandemic and the lockdown on family dynamics and domestic violence. This study also provides policy options and conclusions.
Policy Paper: Gender-Based Violence During COVID-19 Pandemic Palestine
Gender Based Violence (GBV) increases with crises and heightened tensions . The spread of COVID -19 has further complicated the situation in the State of Palestine living under occupation with ongoing violence as a result of occupation related policies and measures against the Palestinian people, including the siege on the Gaza Strip (GS) and simultaneously, facing an aggressive virus warranting immediate interventions and risk mitigation. This policy paper responds to the need for effective, responsive, and equitable policies, as part of the state of Palestine’s preparedness and responsiveness to protect its citizens with focus on GBV which is expected to increase during crises.
Policy Paper: Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on dietary and lifestyle behaviors among adolescents in Palestine
Under the auspices of the Palestinian Coalition for Adolescence Health, this policy paper was conducted by Juzoor for Health and Social Development to study the negative effects of COVID-19 and the lockdown on the dietary and lifestyle habits of Palestinian adolescents. This paper also provides recommendations.
Policy Paper: COVID-19 & Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Palestine
The aim of this policy paper is to contribute to private and public advocacy efforts by providing information about the impact of COVID-19 on ECD and the situation of ECD during the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown, to inform policy and decision makers and other duty bearers, donors and civil society stakeholders. This is one out of a series of ongoing policy papers published by Juzoor that assess the impacts and risks that coronavirus has on the State of Palestine and recommendations to address these challenges. This is part of Juzoor’s contribution towards policy dialogue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key lessons from a mixed-method evaluation of a postnatal home visit programme in the humanitarian setting of Gaza
This study shows that the implementation of postnatal home visits in a constrained humanitarian setting is feasible and can enhance breastfeeding practices, identify (life-threatening) maternal and neonatal complications and promote newborn care practices, as well as improving client–provider interactions.
Public Opinion Poll on Coronavirus in Palestine
Juzoor for Health and Social Development, in collaboration with Jerusalem Media and Communications Centre (JMCC), conducted a poll to examine public awareness and perceptions regarding the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Palestine, as well as changes in behaviors, and trust in the government’s handling of the outbreak.
Research Article: Exposure to Violence and its Relationship to Mental Health in Palestinian Youth
Exposure to violence is a significant risk factor for the development of psychopathology in young people. Research on the mental health consequences of violence exposure in youth has focused mostly on post-traumatic stress disorder, however, the association with depression and anxiety has also been established. As a result of the longstanding Israeli–Palestinian conflict, young Palestinians are vulnerable to exposure to various types of violence.