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September 10, 2025Journal of Epidemiology and Global HealthOpen Access

Immunization Coverage and Barriers among Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims: Insights into Vaccine Uptake and Compliance

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ABAdeeb A. BulkhiHAHani AlmoallimMOMajed Obaid

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Cross-sectional study reveals vaccine uptake rates and barriers among Hajj pilgrims, indicating ongoing challenges.

Key Points

  • Of 5,355 Hajj participants, 80.3% received mandated vaccines, highlighting effective public health measures.
  • Main motivators for vaccination were mandatory compliance (52.1%) and healthcare provider recommendations (46.9%).
  • Common barriers included long wait times (13.5%) and limited access to vaccination centers (10.1%).
  • Higher education levels correlated with greater vaccine uptake, indicating a need to address logistical challenges.

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Bulkhi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bb7854b1d3bfb60ede20https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-025-00447-1
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