Exploring the Types and Causes of Stampede-Related Injuries in Religious Mass Gatherings in Asia: A Systematic Review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Human stampedes at religious gatherings cause fatalities and injuries. This study identified human, physical, and environmental factors contributing to these dangerous crowd events, offering insights for prevention.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Disaster Management
Background
- Human stampedes at mass gatherings, particularly religious events, pose significant risks.
- These incidents frequently result in numerous fatalities and injuries, necessitating a deeper understanding of their causes.
Purpose Of The Study
- To systematically identify the types and underlying causes of human stampede incidents during religious mass gatherings.
- To categorize the contributing factors to facilitate the development of effective prevention strategies.
Main Methods
- A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines.
- Data were extracted from multiple scientific databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, etc.).
- Thematic analysis was employed to analyze 22 selected studies from an initial 842.
Main Results
- The analysis identified three principal categories of stampede causes: human, physical, and environmental factors.
- These were further broken down into eight subcategories including population characteristics, pilgrim movement, individual attributes, natural and man-made factors, and social, cultural, and political influences.
Conclusions
- Understanding the multifaceted causes of stampedes is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
- Recommendations include establishing a global database, incorporating religious teachings on safety, and pre-event pilgrim education to mitigate risks.
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