Cognitive impairment among older adults' pilgrims during Hajj: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and associated factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hajj, one of the largest annual religious gatherings, attracts millions of Muslim pilgrims globally, with a significant proportion being older adults. Cognitive impairment, encompassing mild cognitive decline to dementia, is a prevalent condition among older adults and can significantly affect their ability to participate in the physically and mentally demanding rituals of Hajj. Despite its implications, data on the prevalence and associated factors of cognitive impairment among pilgrims remain limited.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of cognitive impairment among older adults Hajj pilgrims and to explore its associations with demographic, linguistic, and medical history variables.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted during the

SUBMITTER: Alkhotani AMA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12667164 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature