The Prevalence and Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Pain Among Pilgrims During the Hajj

摘要

Musculoskeletal pain is a primary burden on individuals as well as social and health care systems. Annually, 2–3 million pilgrims perform the Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Hajj is highly physically demanding because pilgrims generally move by foot for long distances among a series of religious sites, an effort that may exceed their typical levels of physical activity. To understand the impact of musculoskeletal pain on the completion of the Hajj, it is first necessary to evaluate the extent of the problem. Accordingly, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and associated factors among pilgrims during the Hajj.