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Low Prevalence of Syndromic Respiratory Tract Infections among Returning Hajj Pilgrims Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Post-Hajj Survey

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2022
This study estimates the point prevalence of symptomatic respiratory tract infections (RTIs) among returned Hajj pilgrims and their contacts in 2021.
Hashim A. Mahdi, Fadi S. Qashqari, Sumyya H. Hariri, Shahad Bamerdah, Shahad A. Altayyar, Hazim M. Almalki, Fayez A. Alwadani, Renan A. Alabbasi, Mohammed H. Alqahtani, Mohammad Alfelali, Ramon Z. Shaban, Robert Booy, Harunor Rashid   +12 more
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Epidemiological Differences in Hajj-Acquired Airborne Infections in Pilgrims Arriving from Low and Middle-Income versus High-Income Countries: A Systematised Review

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2023
This systematised review aims to compare the epidemiological patterns of Hajj-acquired airborne infections among pilgrims from low and middle-income countries (LMIC) versus those from high-income countries (HIC).
Hashim A. Mahdi, Mohammed Alluhidan, Abdulrahman B. Almohammed, Mohammad Alfelali, Ramon Z. Shaban, Robert Booy, Harunor Rashid   +6 more
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Pattern of Respiratory Viruses among Pilgrims during 2019 Hajj Season Who Sought Healthcare Due to Severe Respiratory Symptoms

Pathogens, 2021
The aim of our study was to define the spectrum of viral infections in pilgrims with acute respiratory tract illnesses presenting to healthcare facilities around the holy places in Makkah, Saudi Arabia during the 2019 Hajj pilgrimage.
Salma M. Alsayed, Thamir A. Alandijany, Sherif A. El-Kafrawy, Ahmed M. Hassan, Leena H. Bajrai, Arwa A. Faizo, Eman A. Mulla, Lujain S. Aljahdali, Khalid M. Alquthami, Alimuddin Zumla, Esam I. Azhar   +10 more
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Prevalence of Diabetes and Hypertension among Hajj Pilgrims: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
The Hajj mass gathering is attended by over two million Muslims each year, many of whom are elderly and have underlying health conditions. Data on the number of pilgrims with health conditions would assist public health planning and improve health ...
Anas A Khan, Yasir Almuzaini, Saber Yezli   +2 more
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Examining Motivations to Walk the Camino de Santiago: A Typology of Pilgrims

Pastoral Psychology, 2023
The purpose of this article is to develop a comprehensive understanding of people’s motivations for going on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage using qualitative and quantitative methods.
Andrej Naterer, Miran Lavrič, Snežana Brumec   +2 more
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Religiosity and Spirituality of German-Speaking Pilgrims on the Way of St. James [PDF]

Religions, 2022
The article examines the intensity and structure of religiosity and spirituality of German-speaking foot and bicycle pilgrims on the Way of St. James within the framework of a multidimensional model of religiosity.
Detlef Lienau, Stefan Huber, Michael Ackert   +2 more
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Risk factors for symptoms of infection and the acquisition of pathogens among pilgrims at the Grand Magal of Touba, 2017–2021

Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2022
BACKGROUND Respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms are frequent in pilgrims at the Grand Magal of Touba (GMT). METHODS Pilgrims were prospectively investigated in 2017-2021 for demographics, chronic conditions, preventive measures, respiratory and ...
Philippe Parola, Philippe Gautret, Van Thuan Hoang   +2 more
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Comorbidity status and stress levels during the 2024 Hajj season: A Logistic regression analysis of Hajj pilgrims in North Sumatra [PDF]

Journal of Family and Community Medicine
BACKGROUND: The Hajj pilgrimage demands optimal physical and psychological readiness because of various factors, such as the physical health conditions that could influence the stress experienced during the pilgrimage. This study’s aim was to analyze the
Rustika Rustika, Suzy Indharty, Hasnida Hasnida, Desvi Y. Mukhtar, Nora V. Nasution, Elman Boy, Ristrini Ristrini, Joko Irianto, Jane K. Propiona, Iin Nurlinawati, Wahyu P. Nugraheni, Mohammad R. Akbar, Asep Kusnali   +12 more
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After Hajj: Muslim Pilgrims Refashioning Themselves [PDF]

Religions, 2021
The Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) is one of the five pillars of Islam and a duty which Muslims must perform—once in a lifetime—if they are physically and financially able to do so.
Kholoud Al-Ajarma
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Comparison of viral respiratory pathogens circulation among Iranian pilgrims during two large religious mass gatherings: the Hajj and Arbaeen walk 2025 [PDF]

Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines
Background The Hajj and Arbaeen walk pilgrimages are significant religious mass gatherings (MGs) among Muslims. Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) remain a major concern during such events.
Akram Sadat Ahmadi, Sevrin Zadheidar, Tasnim Jamalvandi, Fatemeh Saadatmand, Nazanin Zahra Shafiei-Jandaghi, Ghobad Moradi, Mahshid Nasehi, Jila Yavarian   +7 more
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