Prevalence of Headache among Taibah University Students in Al Madinah
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Headache is one of the most common complaints due to numerous psychological and physical stressors. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of headache among students at Taibah University in Al Madina (Saudi Arabia) and to determine the common triggering factors of headache among students. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among students in the different Colleges at age 18- 25years old. Results: A total of 511 students were evaluated. The prevalence of headache was 18.0%, (50.0% migraine type and 50.0% tension type headache (TTH)). The prevalence of headache was higher among female than male students (79.3 vs 20.7%, respectively). Most common type of headache seen among medical students was TTH in 14.1% students, whereas, migraine was more in the students of the College of Arts and Humanities 15.3%. Higher percentage of headache attack among fourth and fifth academic year students than other academic years. Conclusion: The prevalence of headache is higher among female students at Taibah University. Equal proportions of TTH and migraine headaches are found. Prevalence of TTH was higher among faculty of medicine students than other students. Higher percentage of headache attack among fourth and fifth academic year students.
Authors and Affiliations
Saeed Ruba Mohammed, Al-Harby Maryam Azim, Alsoheeme Noha Salah, Al-Ofui Elyas Abed, Magda Hassanein Metwally
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.1.015
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