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OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence, predictors, triggers and educational outcome of migraine among medical students and interns in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was completed among 566 participants selected through a multistage stratified random sample method. A validated, confidential, self-administered data collection sheet was utilized. It contained ID Migraine test™, Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Questions about possible predictors, triggers and impact of migraine were asked. Descriptive, inferential statistics and multiple logistic regression analysis were conducted. RESULTS:More than one-half (54.9%) of the participants had ≥ 2 headache attacks during the three months preceded the study. The prevalence of migraine was 26.3%, and 41.6% of the cases suffered from severe pain. The main migraine predictors were Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs), family history of migraine, female gender, and enrollment in the second academic year. Exam stress and sleep disturbances were the commonest triggers. The majority of the participants reported that their educational performance and ability to attend sessions were affected during migraine attacks. CONCLUSION:A relatively high prevalence of migraine was seen among our participants. FGIDs, gender and academic year were the predictors. Screening and management of migraine among medical students are required. Conduction of relaxation programs and stress management courses are also recommended.
journal_name
Pak J Med Scijournal_title
Pakistan journal of medical sciencesauthors
Ibrahim NK,Alotaibi AK,Alhazmi AM,Alshehri RZ,Saimaldaher RN,Murad MAdoi
10.12669/pjms.332.12139subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2017-03-01 00:00:00pages
270-275issue
2eissn
1682-024Xissn
1681-715Xpii
PJMS-33-270journal_volume
33pub_type
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