Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Headache in Medical Students in Oman

Deleu, Dirk; Khan, Mushtaq Ahmad; Humaidan, Hiba Saud Al; Mantheri, Z. Al; Hashami, S. Al

doi:10.1046/j.1526-4610.2001.01146.x

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“…Our findings of higher pre valence of headaches among women is consistent with several other studies 5,[6][7][8][9][10]21,22 . In our study, the overall lifetime headache prevalence among men (97%) and women (100%) and the last-year prevalence among men (86%) and women (93%) were comparable with previous reports by Deleu et al 9 and Costa et al 6 .…”

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“…Deleu et al 9 reported that the lifetime headache prevalence was 98% in medical students at Sultan Qaboos University, in Oman, which coincides with our data. The last-year headache prevalence in their study was 97%, which is slightly higher than the finding of 90% in our cohort of medical students who reported to have headache during the year preceding data gathering.…”

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“…In our study, the overall lifetime headache prevalence among men (97%) and women (100%) and the last-year prevalence among men (86%) and women (93%) were comparable with previous reports by Deleu et al 9 and Costa et al 6 . The male/female ratio was 1:1.94.…”

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“…Costa et al 6 found that 84% of their research subjects (medical students) reported self-medication and that 34% of their subjects reported seeking medical care for their headaches. Deleu et al 9 reported a self-medication rate of 80% among medical students and that only 23% of their research subjects reported seeking medical assistance for their headaches. In Blau's study 20 , the number of headache sufferers that reported seeking medical care was 8%.…”

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“…Two hundred and forty subjects (33%) had migraine according to the International Headache Society criteria, with a 1.3:1 female/ male ratio. Deleu et al 9 studied the prevalence and clinical characteristics of headaches among medical students at the Sultan Qaboos University, in Oman. In their study, 96% of the subjects had presented at least one headache episode during the year preceding data gathering.…”

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Headache among medical and psychology students

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Headaches occur frequently and thus are a key component of sociocentric medical education. Objective: To study headaches among students of medicine and psychology in a single university. Method: This was a questionnaire-based survey of a cohort of students of medicine and psychology. Results: The overall lifetime prevalence of headache was 98% and over the last year, 91%. Tensional headache accounted for 59% and migraine 22% in medicine; and 48.5% and 32% respectively in psychology. Forty-five percent reported that headaches had a variable sporadic impact on their productivity. The self-medication rate was 77%. Thirty-six percent reported worsening since admission to the university. Conclusion: The prevalence of headaches was very high. Tension-type headaches predominated in males and migraine in females. Tension-type was more frequent among medical students than among psychology students; migraine was more frequent in psychology (more females) than in medicine. Both kinds of students reported that headaches caused low interference with daily activities. The students reported that their symptoms had worsened since admission to the university. Key words: headaches, migraine, tension-type headache, medical students, psychology students, sociocentric education.Cefaléia em estudantes de medicina e psicologia RESUMO Cefaléia é frequente e tema importante para a educação médica sociocêntrica. Objetivo: Estudar cefaléias entre estudantes de medicina e de psicologia. Método: Foi estudo coorte, baseado num questionário respondido pelos estudantes. Resultados: Cefaléia pelo menos uma vez na vida ocorreu em 98% dos estudantes; no último ano, 91%.Cefaléia tensional ocorreu em 59% e enxaqueca em 22% na Medicina; na Psicologia 48,5% e 32%, respectivamente. De todos os estudantes, 45% relataram interferência variável na produtividade. No geral, a taxa de automedicação foi 77%; relataram piora da cefaléia desde o ingresso na universidade 36%. Conclusão: A prevalência de cefaléias foi muito alta. Cefaléia tensional predominou nos homens e enxaqueca nas mulheres. Cefaléia tensional ocorreu mais na Medicina do que na Psicologia; enxaqueca foi mais prevalente em Psicologia (onde havia predomínio do gênero feminino) do que Medicina. Nos dois grupos houve baixa interferência na produtividade; houve piora dos sintomas desde o ingresso na universidade. Palavras-chave: cefaléias, enxaqueca, cefaléia tensional, estudantes de medicina, estudantes de psicologia, educação sociocêntrica. CorrespondenceLuis Felipe Berchielli Alameda dos Jurupis 900 / apto 24 T3 04088-002 São Paulo SP -Brasil

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Prevalence of migraine headaches and their impact on the academic performance of Sudanese medical students using ID‐Migraine test as a screening tool: A cross‐sectional study

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Background: Migraine-and episodic headache-is one of the most common types of primary headache. Migraine is considered a serious health problem that affects the quality of life. During university life, students often report increased levels of stress, depression, anxiety, and irregular sleep, all of which are associated with migraines. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of migraine headaches among medical campus students at the University of Khartoum, Sudan. Based on available data, migraine is on the rise in both general populations as well as in university students.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The study population was composed of students registered to the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy at Khartoum University in the academic years of 2020-2021. Out of these, 318 of them accepted to participate. Participants who had two or more headaches in the last 3 months formed the headache group. Afterwards, two preliminary questions were applied to the headache group and participants with at least one affirmative response were asked to perform the validated ID-Migraine™ test. Results:The mean age of 318 students participating in the study was 19.23 ± 1.84 (17-39 years), with adolescents:adult ratio being 2.5:1. A total of 1613 students (43.7%) had at least two headaches in the last 3 months. Migraine-type headache was detected in 266 subjects (7.2%) based on the ID-Migraine™ test. Of the migraine group, 72 were male (27.1%) and 194 were female (72.9%). There was no significant difference in migraine prevalence between adolescent and adult age groups.Conclusions: With prevalence similar to adults, primary care physicians should be aware of the probability of migraine headaches in university students in order to maintain a successful school performance.

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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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Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Headache in Medical Students in Oman

Cited by 69 publications

References 30 publications

Headache among medical and psychology students

Headache among medical and psychology students

Prevalence of migraine headaches and their impact on the academic performance of Sudanese medical students using ID‐Migraine test as a screening tool: A cross‐sectional study

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

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