Functioning of Women with Migraine Headaches
Joint Authors
Talarska, Dorota
Zgorzalewicz-Stachowiak, Małgorzata
Michalak, Michał
Czajkowska, Agrypina
Hudaś, Karolina
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Background.
Migraines are one of the most commonly occurring ailments affecting the nervous system.
The aim of this research paper was to evaluate the effect migraines have on the everyday functioning of women.
Method.
The study involved women with diagnosed migraine headaches (IHS-2004) undergoing treatment at a neurological clinic.
In order to evaluate the influence of headaches on the everyday functioning of women, a MSQ v.2 questionnaire was used, whereas pain severity was assessed on a linear VAS scale.
Results.
Among the clinical factors, the most influential was the frequency of headaches.
Headache duration was particularly significant for women below the age of 40.
Pain severity cited at 8–10 pts on the VAS significantly disrupted and limited everyday functioning.
On the emotional function subscale, the most influential factors were age, education, and the frequency of headaches.
Conclusions.
On account of headache frequency emerging as the most significant influencing factor, it is of the utmost importance to inform patients of the value of taking prophylactic measures.
Central to this is the identification of factors that trigger the onset of migraines.
This approach would greatly aid the individual in choosing the appropriate treatment, either pharmacological or others.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Talarska, Dorota& Zgorzalewicz-Stachowiak, Małgorzata& Michalak, Michał& Czajkowska, Agrypina& Hudaś, Karolina. 2014. Functioning of Women with Migraine Headaches. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049824
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Talarska, Dorota…[et al.]. Functioning of Women with Migraine Headaches. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049824
American Medical Association (AMA)
Talarska, Dorota& Zgorzalewicz-Stachowiak, Małgorzata& Michalak, Michał& Czajkowska, Agrypina& Hudaś, Karolina. Functioning of Women with Migraine Headaches. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049824
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1049824