Profile of people seeking health services during Pope Francis’ visit to Mozambique, 2019

Elias, Hélio Inácio; Chicanequisso, Eduardo Mangue; Nhantumbo, Beatriz; Braga, Judite Monteiro; Gurjal, Lorna; Luis, M. Branco; Dimas, Tomas; Baltazar, Cynthia Semá; Rossetto, Erika Valeska

doi:10.11604/pamj.2020.35.95.21611

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“…However, one study used self-reports in which patients detailed their own health condition and other factors, such as location and social encounter information, via a phone app [28]. The surveys or forms were administered over two primary mediums: paper-based, and digital offered via tablet or computer [12,[20][21][22][23][24][25].…”

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Syndromic Surveillance Systems for Mass Gatherings: A Scoping Review

Spector

Zhang

Guo

et al. 2022

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Syndromic surveillance involves the near-real-time collection of data from a potential multitude of sources to detect outbreaks of disease or adverse health events earlier than traditional forms of public health surveillance. The purpose of the present study is to elucidate the role of syndromic surveillance during mass gathering scenarios. In the present review, the use of syndromic surveillance for mass gathering scenarios is described, including characteristics such as methodologies of data collection and analysis, degree of preparation and collaboration, and the degree to which prior surveillance infrastructure is utilized. Nineteen publications were included for data extraction. The most common data source for the included syndromic surveillance systems was emergency departments, with first aid stations and event-based clinics also present. Data were often collected using custom reporting forms. While syndromic surveillance can potentially serve as a method of informing public health policy regarding specific mass gatherings based on the profile of syndromes ascertained, the present review does not indicate that this form of surveillance is a reliable method of detecting potentially critical public health events during mass gathering scenarios.

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Syndromic Surveillance Systems for Mass Gatherings: A Scoping Review

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Zhang

Guo

et al. 2022

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Social norms and risks at mass gatherings: A systematic review

Alhajri

Templeton

Moore

2023

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

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Sacred journeys and pilgrimages: health risks associated with travels for religious purposes

Parker,

Steffen,

Rashid

et al. 2024

Journal of Travel Medicine

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Background Pilgrimages and travel to religious mass gatherings (MGs) are part of all major religions. This narrative review aims to describe some characteristics, including health risks, of the more well-known and frequently undertaken ones. Methods A literature search was conducted using keywords related to the characteristics (frequency of occurrence, duration, calendar period, reasons behind their undertaking and the common health risks) of Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish religious MGs. Results About 600 million trips are undertaken to religious sites annually. The characteristics vary between religions and between pilgrimages. However, religious MGs share common health risks, but these are reported in a heterogenous manner. European Christian pilgrimages reported both communicable diseases, such as norovirus outbreaks linked to the Marian Shrine of Lourdes in France, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs predominated at the Catholic pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, which documented 11 million attendees in 1 week. The Zion Christian Church Easter gathering in South Africa, attended by ~10 million pilgrims, reported mostly motor vehicle accidents. Muslim pilgrimages such as the Arbaeen (20 million pilgrims) and Hajj documented a high incidence of respiratory tract infections, up to 80% during Hajj. Heat injuries and stampedes have been associated with Hajj. The Hindu Kumbh Mela pilgrimage, which attracted 100 million pilgrims in 2013, documented respiratory conditions in 70% of consultations. A deadly stampede occurred at the 2021 Jewish Lag BaOmer MG. Conclusion Communicable and NCD differ among the different religious MGs. Gaps exists in the surveillance, reporting and data accessibility of health risks associated with religious MGs. A need exists for the uniform implementation of a system of real-time monitoring of diseases and morbidity patterns, utilizing standardized modern information-sharing platforms. The health needs of pilgrims can then be prioritized by developing specific and appropriate guidelines.

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Profile of people seeking health services during Pope Francis’ visit to Mozambique, 2019

Cited by 5 publications

References 12 publications

Syndromic Surveillance Systems for Mass Gatherings: A Scoping Review

Syndromic Surveillance Systems for Mass Gatherings: A Scoping Review

Social norms and risks at mass gatherings: A systematic review

Sacred journeys and pilgrimages: health risks associated with travels for religious purposes

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