Health issues in the Hajj pilgrimage: a literature review

Aldossari, Mae; Aljoudi, Abdullah S; Celentano, David D.

doi:10.26719/2019.25.10.744

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“…It has been been reported that 13.8% of Hajjis with DM have an underlying diabetic neuropathy, which which increases the risk for foot complications, such as wounds [26]. Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the most common reasons for Hajjis to seek medical attention, and treatment may consist of surgical management in critical cases [27]. Blisters are common in 31% of such pilgrims due to mechanical stress during walking [28], while another 25% of the patients have been reported to have erythema during the pilgrim rituals [29].…”

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“…Blisters are common in 31% of such pilgrims due to mechanical stress during walking [28], while another 25% of the patients have been reported to have erythema during the pilgrim rituals [29]. Patients with uncontrolled diabetes are at a higher risk of foot infections when compared with non-diabetics and patients with their diabetes under control [19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]. Patients with DM face developing severe complications due to compromised states of immunity, poor wound healing, and the presence of neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease [30].…”

Section: Foot Complicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There is also a significant risk of sustaining foot burns due to the high temperature of the ground in the summer months (approx. 60°C), which later manifests into foot ulcers [27].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There is a high risk of renal diseases among diabetic patients performing the rituals of Hajj due to high levels of dehydration during the summer months, which affects renal function [27]. Hajjis tend to avoid drinking adequate amounts of fluid due to fear of polyuria during travel.…”

Section: Renal and Cardiovascular Complicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Diabetes Care During Hajj

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Diabetes mellitus affects over 463 million individuals worldwide. Religious activities such as the Hajj pilgrimage have a major impact on patients with diabetes mellitus, including increasing the risk of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia. This increased risk is due to dietary changes and intense physical activity during pilgrimage while being on antidiabetic medications. Approximately 20% of the pilgrims with underlying illnesses who visit Mecca are diabetic, and complications, such as diabetic ketoacidosis, nonketotic hyperosmolar state, and fatigue/unconsciousness due to hypoglycaemia, have been observed among these patients. Diabetic patients are also at a high risk for foot complications and infections. To avoid any aggravation of the diabetes, a complete biochemical evaluation of the patient must be conducted before Hajj, and the patients must be provided contextualized educational guidance to avert these potential health challenges. This counselling should include the importance of

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Section: Foot Complicationsmentioning

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Section: Foot Complicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There is also a significant risk of sustaining foot burns due to the high temperature of the ground in the summer months (approx. 60°C), which later manifests into foot ulcers [27].…”

Section: Foot Complicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Renal and Cardiovascular Complicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Diabetes Care During Hajj

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“…Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and every year, during the month of 'Thulhijah', which is the last month in the 'Hijri' calendar, millions of Muslims from around the world visit Mecca to perform the pilgrimage. It is the biggest annually recurring religious mass gathering in the world, when the population increases from 200 000 to over three million (Aldossari et al 2019). In an attempt to mediate health risk and meet the increased demand for medical attention during Hajj season, free health services are provided and the MOH mobilizes additional resources, with many nurses being deployed from across the Kingdom to help with healthcare provision.…”

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Nurses’ job satisfaction during the mass gathering of the Hajj 2018 in Saudi Arabia

Banaser¹,

Ghulman

Almakhalas³

et al. 2020

International Nursing Review

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Aim To explore job satisfaction of nurses during the Hajj season 2018 in Saudi Arabia, determine predictors of nurses’ job satisfaction and inform future healthcare provision and policy. Background Mass gatherings of large numbers of people inevitably pose unique public health concerns and challenges for organizers. A mass gathering happens annually in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj pilgrimage. There was a paucity of evidence regarding nurses’ experiences during Hajj. This gap in knowledge needed to be addressed. Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted in 198 nurses across 12 healthcare settings along the Hajj pilgrimage route. A 24‐item Nurses’ Job Satisfaction Questionnaire was developed exploring six domains: supervision, nature of work, retention, communication, workload and co‐workers. Results Nurses reported a high level of job satisfaction. All six domains were strong predictors of job satisfaction. Nurses reported the lowest level of job satisfaction when assessed against the items ‘multiple policies and procedures that were perceived as complicating nursing work’, ‘incompetence of other people they work with’ and ‘too much burden at work’. Conclusion Job satisfaction levels for nurses during Hajj 2018 appeared higher than during previous Hajj pilgrimages, probably influenced by the additional healthcare measures put in place during Hajj 2018, such as improved technology. Implications for nursing policy and practice Hajj‐specific skills training must be designed to enhance the knowledge, competencies and capabilities of nurses. Policies and procedures must prevent heavy workloads and avoid complicating nurses’ work during Hajj. Improvements to the nurse work environment should focus on evidence‐based interventions promoting effective resource planning, interprofessional relationships and communication, for instance via innovative, technological approaches. These findings can be shared with organizers of other mass gatherings worldwide.

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Enhancing Pilgrim Safety During Hajj: A Smart Healthcare Solution with MYPARAMEDIC App and Vital Sign Monitoring Bracelet

Abuzinadah

2024

Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems

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Health issues in the Hajj pilgrimage: a literature review

Cited by 47 publications

References 46 publications

Diabetes Care During Hajj

Diabetes Care During Hajj

Nurses’ job satisfaction during the mass gathering of the Hajj 2018 in Saudi Arabia

Enhancing Pilgrim Safety During Hajj: A Smart Healthcare Solution with MYPARAMEDIC App and Vital Sign Monitoring Bracelet

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