Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of headache in university students

Kurt, Semiha; Kaplan, Yuksel

doi:10.1016/j.clineuro.2007.09.001

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“…[1][2][3][7][8][9][10] All studies confirmed that the rate of headache in women was more than men. [9][10][11][12][13][14] The result of this study showed that most of headache location in migraine group was in frontal with 37.8% and in tension group was in temporal with 28.9% and most of attacks in migraine and tension groups was weekly which wasn't similar to other studies resultca. 7,15 Results of this study showed that the prevalence of headache in family of patients with migraine headache was significantly more than patients with tension headache.…”

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Prevalence of migraine and tension headaches and related factors, 2014

Fattahzadeh-Ardalani

Ahari²,

Amani

et al. 2017

Int J Res Med Sci

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Background: Migraine and tension type headache (TTH) due to their effect on life and reducing efficacy are two major problems in human life. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of migraine and tension headaches and factors affecting their occurrence in Ardabil, Iran.Methods: In this cross sectional descriptive study, 900 cases were selected randomly from referral outpatients to neurology clinic of Ardabil, Iran during 2014. Diagnosis of headache type was confirmed by a neurologist and required information was obtained by general and neurological examinations of patients and recorded in a checklist and then analyzed by statistical methods in SPSS.19.Results: Of all referral cases, 767 (85.2%) have headache which from them 27.9% have migraine and 48.2% have TTH. Among migraine patients, 15.4% was male and 84.6% was female, and among TH patients 38.1% were male and 61.9% were female. Most location of headache in migraine and TH patients was frontal and temporal with 37.8% and 28.9%, respectively. Frequency of headache attacks in migraine patients was often weekly or monthly (74.3%) and in TH patients was often daily or weekly (85.7%). The prevalence of headache history among migraine patients was significantly more than TH patients (43.5% versus 34.1%).Conclusions: Results showed that the prevalence of migraine and TH was high in our society and most of headache attacks were weekly or daily. Because of headache causes to private and social dysfunctions, doing studies to determine risk factors in incidence of migraine and tension headaches for early detection of them is essential.

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Prevalence of migraine and tension headaches and related factors, 2014

Fattahzadeh-Ardalani

Ahari²,

Amani

et al. 2017

Int J Res Med Sci

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“…Epidemiological studies (5)(6)(8)(9) developed in different countries, including Brazil (11) , estimated a higher prevalence rate of headache among college students (between 41.0% and 98.3%) than in the present study -34.5%. This finding may be related to the fact that only the main pain was considered, i.e.…”

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“…In Nigeria, among first to sixth-year medical students, with a mean age of 23.4 years, the prevalence of headache corresponded to 46.0%, significantly more common among women (62.8%) (19) . In Turkey, among students in the same course (mean age 21.16 years; sd=2.03), migraine predominated among women (6) . In Oman, in the Persian Gulf, high prevalence rates were observed for headache (98.3% at some moment in life and 96.8% in the latest year of life) among 403 college students, with a mean age of 21.9 years; sd=1.9 and a majority of women (62.5%) (20) .…”

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“…In a research conducted at the neurology service of a teaching hospital in the State of Rio de Janeiro, involving 50 episodic tension headache patients (80% female; mean age 32 years), the most frequently chosen pain descriptors were heavy (34%) and tight (30%) (21) . Tight was also the word most frequently chosen (70.96%) among students with tension headache and throbbing among students with migraine (87.57%) (6) . Among medical students, the most frequent headache descriptors were tight (38.6%) and throbbing (36.1%) (20) , similar to the present study findings.…”

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“…At the University of Abomey-Calavi School of Health Science in Cotonou (Benin), Africa (5) , the prevalence rate of migraine corresponded to 11.3% (95% CI: 8.2-15.3), significantly higher among female (18.3%) than among male (6.8%) students. In Turkey (6) , the prevalence of tension headache among college students amounted to 22.64% and that of migraine to 17.89%, significantly more frequent among women (p<0.0001). At the University Ambrose Alli in Nigeria, the prevalence rate of migraine (according to International Headache Society criteria) equaled 9.6% (10.3% for women and 8.9% for men, p=0.35), causing severe and significant disability for 15.9% of the interviewees (7) .…”

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Ocorrência e prejuízos da cefaleia em estudantes universitárias de enfermagem

Braga

Souza

Evangelista

et al. 2012

Rev. esc. enferm. USP

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O estudo teve como objetivos verificar a ocorrência de cefaleia como a principal dor e caracterizar essa experiência e o prejuízo causado por ela nas atividades cotidianas de estudantes universitárias de enfermagem. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, realizado na Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brasil, de maio a junho de 2008, com 203 estudantes, (idade média de 21 anos; d.p.=1,8), 48,5% da classe econômica A. A cefaleia foi a principal dor para 34,5% das universitárias; de forte intensidade; descrita como latejante (74,3%), pontada (62,9%) e enjoada (55,7%); com episódios à tarde (52,9%), com duração de algumas horas do dia (51,4%). Os fatores relacionados ao início da dor foram: os estudos (17,1%) e o estresse (11,4 %) e as atividades mais prejudicadas: a capacidade de concentração (84,3%) e o humor (84,3%) (p<0,05). A cefaleia é menos frequente nesta população comparada a estudos realizados em outros países e prejudica as atividades cotidianas das universitárias.

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Migraine in university students: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Flynn¹,

Fullen²,

Blake³

2022

European Journal of Pain

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Background Migraine is a complex, neurobiological disorder usually presenting as a unilateral, moderate to severe headache accompanied by sensory disturbances. Migraine prevalence has risen globally, affecting 14% of individuals and 16% of students and carries many negative impacts in both cohorts. With no recent meta‐analysis of global migraine prevalence or associated factors in students, this systematic review and meta‐analysis were conducted. Databases and data treatment The review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020167927). Electronic databases (n = 12) were searched for cross‐sectional studies (1988 to August 2021, IHS criteria). Ninety‐two articles were meta‐analysed and 103 were narratively reviewed. The risk of bias was assessed using an established tool. Results The risk of bias ranged from low to moderate. Migraine pooled prevalence (R‐Studio) was demonstrated at 19% (95% CI, 16%–22%, p < 0.001, I^2 98%): females 23% (95% CI, 19%–27%, p < 0.001), males 12% (95% CI, 9%–15%, p < 0.001). Gender (p < 0.0001), geographical region (p = 0.01), migraine types (p = 0.0002) and prevalence timeframes (p = 0.02) may be influencing the substantial heterogeneity. Migraine triggers were primarily behavioural and environmental and treatments were predominantly pharmaceutical. Impacts ranged from academic performance impairment to psychological co‐morbidities. Conclusions This study offers the most comprehensive overview of migraine prevalence and associated factors in university students. Migraine prevalence in university students has increased and has many negative effects. Enhancing migraine recognition and management at university may have positive implications for an improved educational experience, as well as for the burden migraine currently incurs, both in university and beyond. Significance This global systematic review and meta‐analysis of 92 studies and narrative review of 103 studies provide the most comprehensive synthesis to date of migraine prevalence and associated factors in university students. Pooled prevalence has increased to 19%. The significant heterogeneity demonstrated is influenced by gender, geographical region, migraine type and prevalence timeframes. Students manage migraines primarily with pharmaceuticals. Further studies conducted in low and middle‐income countries, following headache protocols and reporting frequency of treatment‐seeking and medication usage are warranted.

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Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of headache in university students

Cited by 45 publications

References 24 publications

Prevalence of migraine and tension headaches and related factors, 2014

Prevalence of migraine and tension headaches and related factors, 2014

Ocorrência e prejuízos da cefaleia em estudantes universitárias de enfermagem

Migraine in university students: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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