Exploring challenges of health system preparedness for communicable diseases in Arbaeen mass gathering: a qualitative study [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
Background: Infectious diseases are common problems in mass gatherings, especially when there is a lack of health system preparedness. Since Iran is one of the most important countries on the walking path of Arbaeen and has a vital role in providing health services to pilgrims, the experiences of he...
Main Authors: | Arezou Karampourian, Zohreh Ghomian, Davoud Khorasani-Zavareh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2018-09-01
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Series: | F1000Research |
Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/7-1448/v1 |
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