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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Occurrence of acute respiratory infection, diarrhea and jaundice among Afghan pilgrims, 2010
Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, Volume 2, No. 4, Year 2012
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Abstract. Background: Annually 30,000 Afghans attend the Hajj in Saudi Arabia that is one of the largest mass gathering events in the world. We aimed to determine the prevalence of three syndromes of interest diarrhea, acute respiratory infections (ARI) and jaundice-among Hajjis gathering at the four transit sites in Afghanistan before, during, and after their voyage. Methods: A total of 1659 Hajjis at four transit sites were selected and included a cross-sectional study. Information was collected prior Hajjis departure and upon their return from Saudi Arabia regarding demographics and experience of diarrhea, ARI and jaundice. Standardized case definitions were used for the three health outcomes of interest. Results: The occurrence of diarrhea and jaundice remained constant over time. However, ARI increased from 1.4% at pre-transit to 4% at transit area and 37% during the Hajj. ARI rates among residents from the Central and Northern regions of Afghanistan were significantly higher at the post-Hajj stage, at 50% and 69%, respectively. There was no difference in ARI by sex among Hajjis. Conclusions: There is a need to review the quality and effectiveness of the flu vaccine. Authorities should come up with the sound strategies to overcome ARI problems during Hajj. © 2012 Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.
Authors & Co-Authors
Saeed, Khwaja Mir Islam
Afghanistan, Kabul
Ministry of Public Health
Mofleh, Jawad
Jordan, Amman
Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network
Rasooly, Mohammad Hafiz
Afghanistan, Kabul
Ministry of Public Health
Iabal Aman, M.
Afghanistan, Kabul
Ministry of Public Health
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Citations: 14
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.jegh.2012.11.003
ISSN:
22106006
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative