Study of prevalence of headache and its various facets among 200 medical students
Journal Title: International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research - Year 2016, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim: The aim of study is to study the prevalence of headache and its various facets among 200 medical students of SBKSMI & RC. Objectives:1) To find out the common causes of headache among medical students. 2) To find out gender difference in prevalence of headaches among medical student. 3) To determine the severity and frequency of headache. 4) To find out various relieving factors used by medical students for headache Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study was done among 200 medical students of SBKS MI & RC. The questionnaire forms were distributed among 200 medical students studying in 2nd year, 3rd year or Final year MBBS. They were asked to fill up the forms with their consent and then were collected. Data analysis was done and results and conclusions were reported in the report. Results: Our study demonstrated headache prevalence among 200 medical students of which 110 were male and 90 were female. Prevalence of headache was at least 2 days per month in 37.5% students (75 students). From these students 55.5% (111 students) take medications for relieving. Most common type of headache seen among medical students was Tension type headache in 55% students (110 students) due to exams. Conclusion: The result in this study demonstrate that most common type of headache among medical students of SBKSMI & RC was Tension type headache due to exams and more than half of the students take medications to relieve headache and most of the students suffer headache at least 2 days a month.
Authors and Affiliations
Maharshi V. Patel, Hiren Bhuljibhai Patel, Shivam Thakkar, Vidhi Shah, Bhumi Suratia, Shaili Thummar, Ruchi Vachhani, Bansari Vadodaria
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- DOI 10.7439/ijbar.v7i2.2923
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