Burden of hidden migraine among the Arab general population: a cross-sectional study
Abstract
Migraine is a common type of primary headache which is responsible for one-third of the headache cases. It’s also considered the third highest neurological disease with disability in 2021, however, underdiagnosis of migraine remains a significant health problem. This study aims to assess the prevalence of hidden migraine identified by screening among the Arab general population, describe the characteristics of headache attacks, and assess disability and distress associated with migraine. This cross-sectional study was conducted between April and June 2024 among the general population of eight Arab countries using a self-administered online questionnaire to collect sociodemographic data and medical history. The questionnaire also included the ten-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), Migraine Screen Questionnaire (MS-Q), and Migraine Disability Assessment Questionnaire (MIDAS). A total of 2152 individuals completed the questionnaire with a median age of 24 (21–29). Among them 683 (31.7%) individuals were screened positive by MS-Q. Using regression analysis, the independent predictors for positive screening were being Saudi Arabian, having one or more diseases, and having severe psychological distress with adjusted odds ratios of 0.622, 0.282, and 1.329 respectively. Among positive cases, 667 (97.7%) reported having headaches in the past 3 months. Phonophobia (50.97%) and photophobia (49.33%) were the most common associated symptoms. Sleep disturbance (66.72%) and…
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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: 2,152 participants or records.
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