The Correlation Between Migraine Frequency and Sleep Disturbances in Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract
Introduction Sleep disturbances and migraines are prevalent neurological conditions that can significantly impair an individual’s quality of life. Research suggests a bidirectional relationship, where migraines contribute to sleep disruption, and poor sleep quality may intensify migraine frequency and severity. This study aimed to assess the relationship between migraine frequency and sleep quality in adult patients. Additionally, it endeavored to explore the effects of migraine intensity and duration, gender differences, and identify independent predictors of poor sleep using logistic regression. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted over one year (January-December 2020) at the Department of Neurology, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore. Using convenience sampling, 103 adult migraine patients were enrolled. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to assess sleep quality. Data on migraine frequency, duration, and intensity were collected. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson correlation, chi-square tests, independent t-tests, and binary logistic regression to identify predictors of poor sleep quality. Results The mean age of participants was 34.7 ± 10.8 years, with 69 (67%) females. Poor sleep quality (PSQI >5) was observed in 68 participants (66%). Mean PSQI scores increased significantly with migraine frequency (low: 5.8 ± 2.7; moderate: 8.1 ± 3.1; high: 10.5 ± 3.2; p<0.001). Pearson…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a cross-sectional, done in people. Its evidence level is 4 of 5 (Low · observational). Observational designs can show an association but not prove cause. Reported size: 103 participants or records.
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