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An Investigation of Common Diseases and Symptoms among Arbaeen Pilgrims Presenting to the Health Service Stations of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, 2022: A Short Article
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Ayoub Tavakkolian1   , Golnaz Sabouri *2 , Fatemeh Hosseinie3 , Mahsa Hamednia4 , Maryam Kabirian dehkordi5 , Javad Mahmoudi Fathabadi4 , Mohammad Dehghani Firouzabadi4 |
1- Emergency Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashed, Iran.
2- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Persian And Complementary Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
4- Clinical Research and Development Center, Deputy of Treatment, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
5- Specialization Student, Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran |
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Abstract: (31 Views) |
Introduction: While participation in the Arbaeen pilgrimage represents a profound spiritual achievement for attendees, the incidence of various health issues during the walk cannot be disregarded.
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalent diseases and complications among Arbaeen pilgrims who sought care at the health service stations operated by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from 10 to 22 September, 2022, on 600 Arbaeen pilgrims visiting the health service stations of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iraq. Participants were selected via convenience sampling. Data were collected using a standardized checklist. Subsequently, 544 fully completed checklists were extracted and entered into SPSS version 23 for analysis using descriptive statistics.
Results: The mean age of the study participants was 41.36 years. Analysis of the data from the 544 checklists revealed that the most prevalent category of disease was respiratory illnesses, accounting for 220 cases (40.4%). The most and least commonly reported complications were cough (219 cases, 40.3%) and epistaxis (0.2%), respectively.
Conclusion: The prevalence of diseases during the Arbaeen pilgrimage is exacerbated by high population density and inadequate adherence to hygiene practices. Consequently, it is imperative to identify strategies for enhancing health standards along the pilgrimage route and for the attendees. Based on these findings, implementing necessary measures to control various diseases, especially respiratory illnesses and their related complications, is recommended to improve the overall sanitary conditions.
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| Keywords: Arbaeen Walk, Disease, Health, Respiratory Diseases, Symptoms |
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Type of Study: Short Article |
Subject:
Health in disasters and emergencies
Received: 2023/07/19 | Revised: 2024/07/22 | Accepted: 2024/07/27 | Published: 2025/09/30
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