From awareness to action: Evaluating knowledge and preventive practices against heat-related illnesses among Hajj and Umrah pilgrims
Although pilgrims had good knowledge of HRIs, the practical application of preventive measures was inconsistent. Targeted strategies such as subsidized protective resources, health and religious education, and mandatory leader training are recommended to translate awareness into effective practices, and ultimately enhance health outcomes during Hajj and Umrah.
Authors
- Dunya Alfaraj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7798-1885)
- Yousef A. Alhamaid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7410-5278)
- Fatemah Al Ahmed
- Fatimah Ali Alhashim
- Tajah M. Alaithan
- Abdullah H. Abuzaid
- Ghufran H. AlAbdullah
- Hassan S. Alhussain
Institutions
- King Saud Medical City (SA)
- King Fahd Hospital of the University (SA)
- King Abdulaziz Hospital (SA)
- Dammam Central Hospital (SA)
- National Guard Health Affairs (SA)
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences
- Published
- 2026-03-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtumed.2026.02.005
- Primary Topic
- Travel-related health issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00