Treatment Pattern and Awareness of Migraine in Eastern Provinces, Saudi Arabia: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study

Ahmad, Ayaz; Ali, Mohammad Daud; Hassan, Yousif; Dhefairy, Reemah Shabak Al; Saad, Samar Thamer Al; Khalifa, Rahmah Jassim Al

doi:10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.41

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“…This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 354 individuals using the International Headache Society (IHS) criteria [ 11 ]. Finally, in the eastern province, approximately 40% of study participants reported experiencing migraine headaches [ 12 ]. In a recent comprehensive study conducted across various regions of the kingdom, the prevalence of migraine was determined to be 27.4% [ 13 ].…”

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Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among the General Population in Aseer Region

Alhammadi,

Bedywi,

Shawkhan

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background: Limited research has been conducted in Saudi Arabia to investigate the incidence and understanding of migraines and irritable bowel disease (IBS) among the population. This study aimed to quantify the prevalence of migraine and IBS within the Aseer region. Furthermore, it aimed to explore the potential association between migraine and IBS. Methods: The survey questionnaire was distributed through various social media platforms such as Facebook (Meta Platforms, Inc., Menlo Park, California, United States), Twitter/X (X Corp., San Francisco, California, United States), LinkedIn (Microsoft Corporation, Sunnyvale, California, United States), and WhatsApp (Meta Platforms, Inc.) to maximize the reach and engagement of potential participants. The Migraine Screen Questionnaire (MS-Q) assessed the type and frequency of headache pain, along with intensity and impact on daily activities. The questionnaire also incorporated the Rome IV diagnostic criteria for IBS. Results: A total of 683 participants were included in this study; 65.2% were aged 21-39 years, 85.5% were females, 61.6% were single, and 73.1% had a university degree or higher. Of the participants, 45.97% experienced migraines, while 39.97% exhibited symptoms of IBS. There was a statistically significant association between having IBS and migraine (χ2 = 11.88, p 0.001). Migraine was significantly associated with female sex (p = 0.049), history of psychiatric disease (p < 0.001), and family history of migraines (p < 0.001). IBS was significantly associated with age (p = 0.042), history of psychiatric disease (p = 0.015), and sleeping hours (p = 0.038). Conclusions: This study reveals a high prevalence of migraine and IBS, underlining their interconnection. Key risk factors include age, gender, family history, and psychiatric disorders. Targeting high-risk groups is crucial due to the substantial impact on daily life and performance.

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Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among the General Population in Aseer Region

Alhammadi,

Bedywi,

Shawkhan

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…In the final paper, nearly 40% of a study sample in Saudi Arabia's Eastern province were found to experience migraine headaches. However, the article directly asked if the participants had migraines without using any measuring tools [ 9 ]. A common disadvantage of these studies is that each one utilized a different methodology of evaluating migraine headaches, emphasizing the need for a large-scale study that presents migraine prevalence in various regions of Saudi Arabia using consistent criteria.…”

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Association of Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Survey

Abdulrahman

Alenazi

Albishri

et al. 2022

BioMed Research International

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Migraine is a primary headache disorder with a prevalence of 11.6% globally and 27% in Saudi Arabia. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has a prevalence of 9.2% worldwide. The prevalence of IBS has not been established nationally. However, provincial studies for migraine and IBS have been conducted nationwide. There is a significant link between migraine and IBS globally. Migraineurs had a considerably greater prevalence of IBS than nonmigraineurs ( OR = 2.49 , 95% CI 2.22-2.78). Patients with IBS have 60% higher odds for migraines. This identifies an association that needs to be investigated in a nationwide manner. The study has two main aims. The first is to measure the prevalence of migraine and irritable bowel syndrome in Saudi Arabia. The second is to observe the association and the relationship between migraine and irritable bowel syndrome in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population of Saudi Arabia between March 2021 and June 2021, whose ages are 15 years old or greater. Participants filled an online self-administered survey. The data collection tools included the Migraine Screen Questionnaire (MS-Q) for migraine symptoms, migraine severity (MIGSEV) scale for severity of migraine, and the IBS module of the Rome IV Diagnostic Questionnaire (R4DQ) for IBS symptoms and their subtype. With 2802 participants, the majority of the study samples were males, who constituted 52.5%. Among the study’s sample, the prevalence of migraine consisted of 27.4%, and the prevalence of IBS was 16.4%. The odds of having IBS in migraineurs were much higher than in those without migraine (OR 4.127; 95% CI 3.325-5.121), and the association was statistically significant ( p < 0.001 ). In conclusion, there is a strong association between migraine and irritable bowel syndrome in Saudi Arabia.

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“…However, this astronomical percentage of migraineurs is inconsistent with the rest of the study reporting. In the final paper, nearly 40% of a study sample in Saudi Arabia's Eastern province were found to experience migraine headaches; However, the article directly asked if the participants had migraines without using any measuring tools [9]. A common disadvantage of these studies is that each one utilized a different methodology of evaluating migraine headaches, emphasizing the need for a large-scale study that presents migraine prevalence in various regions of Saudi Arabia using consistent criteria.…”

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Association of Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Survey.

Abdulrahman¹,

Alenazi²,

Albishri³

et al. 2021

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Migraine is a primary headache disorder with a prevalence of 11.6% globally and 27% in Saudi Arabia. Irritable bowel syndrome has a prevalence of 9.2% worldwide. The prevalence of IBS has not been established nationally. However, provincial studies for both migraine and IBS have been conducted across the nation. There is a significant link between migraines and IBS globally. This identifies an association that needs to be investigated in a nationwide manner. This study aims to observe the association and the relationship between migraine and irritable bowel syndrome in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted between March 2021 to June 2021 among the general population of Saudi Arabia, whose ages are 15 years old or greater. The data collection tools included MS-Q for migraine symptoms, MIGSEV scale for severity of migraine, and The IBS module of the Rome IV Diagnostic Questionnaire (R4DQ) for IBS symptoms and its subtype. With a total of 2802 participants, the majority of the study sample were males, who constituted 52.5%. Among the study's sample, the prevalence of migraine consisted of 27.4%, and the prevalence of IBS was 16.4%. The odds of having IBS in migraineurs were much higher than in those without migraines (OR 4.127; 95% CI 3.325-5.121), and the association was statistically significant (P&lt;0.001). In conclusion, there is a strong association between migraine and irritable bowel syndrome in Saudi Arabia.

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Treatment Pattern and Awareness of Migraine in Eastern Provinces, Saudi Arabia: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study

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Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among the General Population in Aseer Region

Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among the General Population in Aseer Region

Association of Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Survey

Association of Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Survey.

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