Cognitive impairment among older adults’ pilgrims during Hajj: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and associated factors
Probable cognitive impairment positive screening among older adults Hajj pilgrims was significantly associated with clinical factors including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, prior diagnosis of cognitive impairment disorders, and informant-based reporting. These findings underscore the importance of pre-travel cognitive assessments, targeted health interventions, and culturally sensitive support services to ensure safe and inclusive participation. This study provides crucial evidence to guide future healthcare policies and interventions aimed at supporting older adults' pilgrims.
Authors
- Muhammad Irfanullah Siddiqui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8610-5388)
- Saleh A. K. Saleh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9522-9198)
- Hani Almoallim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2582-8317)
- Majed Obaid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0719-5632)
- Elbagir A. Elfaki
- Heba M. Adly (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9222-9149)
- Nahla Hariri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0098-0187)
- Fahad Alamri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7336-162X)
- Mohammed Garout (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1317-1186)
- Rania Abubaker Bagabir
- Aous Sami Hayat Alhazmi
- Anas Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5075-7392)
- Adeeb A. Bulkhi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5857-7097)
- Nizar S. Bawahab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9544-3321)
- Albaraa H. Kazim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5186-6109)
- Amar Mohammad A. Alkhotani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8376-7059)
- Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq
- Hamsah Saleh Alqashqri
- Ismail Ahmad Alghamdi
Institutions
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Umm al-Qura University (SA)
- Johns Hopkins Medicine (US)
- Saudi Aramco Medical Services Organization (SA)
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (SA)
- Saad Specialist Hospital (SA)
- King Saud University (SA)
- Ministry of Health (SA)
- Hera General Hospital (SA)
- King Abdullah Medical City (SA)
- University of Business and Technology (SA)
- Indiana University School of Medicine
- Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06690-2
- Primary Topic
- Travel-related health issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00