Prevalence and risk factors of migraine headache among university students: A cross-sectional study in Lebanon

Hatem, Georges; Mosleh, Reva; Goossens, Herman; Khachman, Dalia; Al‐Hajje, Amal; Awada, Sanaa

doi:10.48208/headachemed.2022.23

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“…31 The majority of migraine sufferers had a family history of chronic headache. Our results were close to those of Raju et al 23 in India (49%) and Hatem et al, 32 (41%). In contrast, lower prevalence of family history of migraine was present in the study of Adoukonou33 in Benin (14.6%) and in a study conducted in India (20.1%).34 The relative risk of migraine for a first-degree relative of an index case was 1.5-to 4-fold compared with the general population.…”

Section: Migraine Frequencysupporting

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The Prevalence of migraine and associated factors among medical students in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)

Dabilgou,

Dravé,

Kyelem

et al. 2023

Headache Med

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Objective: To determine the prevalence, clinical characteristics and impact of migraine among medical students in the city of Ouagadougou. Methods: This across-sectional study was carried out during a period of 6 months from August 2021 to January 2022. Participants were selected by stratified random sampling according to academic level. Hetero-administered questionnaire was administred to each student. Migraine was diagnosed according to the ICHD 3rd edition criteria and the MIDAS was used to assess the impact of migraine on students' quality of life. Results: Two hundred and twenty seven students were selected for this study. The prevalence of migraineurs was 31.8%. Their mean age was 22.20±2.67 years. There was female predominance among the migraineurs (73.9%). More than half of the migraineurs had a family history of headache disorders (53.6%). Migraine without aura was the most frequent subtype (59.4%). Visual aura was predominant (78.2%). Migraine was of moderate intensity in 60.8% of cases. Insomnia and/or lack of sleep was the most common trigger (73.7%) followed by stress and fatigue in 71% of cases. Migraine caused severe disability in 15.9% of migraineurs. Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of migraine among medical students in Burkina Faso. Stress and irregular sleep were the most common triggers factors. Key words: prevalence, impact, migraine, medical student, Burkina Faso

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Section: Migraine Frequencysupporting

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The Prevalence of migraine and associated factors among medical students in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)

Dabilgou,

Dravé,

Kyelem

et al. 2023

Headache Med

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“…In Kuwait, 27.9% of medical students were suggested to have migraines based on the ID-Migraine™, a rate that is quite similar to the higher end of prevalence in Saudi Arabia [ 24 ]. These comparisons reveal that while migraines are a common concern among medical students globally, the extent of their impact varies significantly from one region to another.…”

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Prevalence of Migraines Among Medical Students in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Albeshry,

Alsaihati,

Mohammed Alsuwaiyan

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Headaches are very common and often a common reason people visit emergency departments. Their prevalence among Saudi medical students was higher than the global average but aligned more closely with rates in certain countries. This regional variation may be attributed to factors such as academic pressures, lifestyle, and genetics. This systematic review and meta-analysis focused on assessing the prevalence of migraines among medical students in Saudi Arabia. Six cross-sectional studies were ultimately included in the meta-analysis, reporting a wide range of prevalence rates among Saudi medical students, from 5% to 26%. The pooled prevalence estimate was 23%, indicating a substantial burden of migraines among this population. The findings underscore the importance of tailored strategies and support systems within medical schools to address the impact of migraines on students' academic journey and overall well-being. Standardized diagnostic criteria and awareness programs are essential to effectively managing this condition among medical students. In conclusion, this study sheds light on the significant prevalence of migraines among medical students in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the need for comprehensive management approaches and further research to refine prevalence estimates and develop targeted interventions.

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“…20 Most recently, a study revealed that 35.8% of university students had migraine with a higher prevalence among women. 21 In order to maximize students' awareness of migraine attacks, migraine management must be improved by identifying and avoiding common trigger factors. 22 Moreover, assessing the factors that relieve headaches can improve their quality of life and productivity by reducing the magnitude of disabilities related to migraine.…”

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Triggering and relieving factors of migraine among university students: A cross-sectional study in Lebanon

Mosleh¹,

Hatem

Navasardyan

et al. 2022

Headache Med

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Introduction Migraine is common among university students and can directly affect their daily activities and learning since students with migraine have difficulties attending classes and missed more school days than other students. Objectives This study aimed to identify triggering factors of migraine along with factors that relieve headaches associated with migraine episodes among university students. Methods An observational cross-sectional study targeted students from different faculties of the public university campus in Lebanon using a survey for data collection. Results Feeling hungry (65.9%), fasting (50.7%), and coffee deprivation (22.7%) were the most commonly reported dietary factors inducing headaches among university students. In comparison, climate changes (77.1%), noise and high volumes (73.9%), and hot weather (60.2%) were the most common environmental triggers. Among the psychological factors, anxiety (53.4%) and crying (47.3%) were highly reported and were significantly higher among women. Fatigue (63.2%), studying for exams (59.5%), and neck pain (46.8%) were the most common physical activity-reported factors. Lack of sleep (72%) and changes in sleeping hours (42.7%) were the primarily reported sleeping habits that can trigger headaches, with no statistically significant differences between men and women. Sleeping (66.3%), relaxing (53.4%), avoiding migraine’s trigger factors (42.9%), and having a warm bath (38.5%) were the most reported relieving factors of headache among students. No statistically significant association was noted between any of the factors and the sex of the participants. Conclusion The triggering and relieving factors of migraine were comparable between men and women. Some triggering factors such as crying, anxiety, and fatigue were found significant among women, while driving was a higher migraine trigger among men. Lifestyle interventions may provide clues on effective relieving strategies and yield the establishment of different medical services and university programs.

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Prevalence and risk factors of migraine headache among university students: A cross-sectional study in Lebanon

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The Prevalence of migraine and associated factors among medical students in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)

The Prevalence of migraine and associated factors among medical students in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)

Prevalence of Migraines Among Medical Students in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Triggering and relieving factors of migraine among university students: A cross-sectional study in Lebanon

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