The prevalence of primary headache disorders in the adult population of Estonia

Cephalalgia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (7) ◽  
pp. 883-891 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kati Toom ◽  
Aire Raidvee ◽  
Katri-Helena Allas ◽  
Elina Floria ◽  
Kristiina Juhkami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Headache Disorders ◽  
Primary Headache Disorders ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
One Year

Objective To estimate the one-year prevalence of primary headaches, most importantly migraine and tension type headache, but also other primary headaches, in Estonia. Methods A population-based random sample of 2162 subjects in Tartu City and Tartu County were interviewed by telephone or face to face using a previously validated questionnaire. Results Of the 2162 contacted participants, 1215 (56%) fully completed the study. Of these, 502 (41.3%) reported headache during the previous year. The prevalences adjusted by weighting by age, gender, education, marital status and habitat were the following: All headaches 41.0%, all migraine 17.7%, all tension-type headache 18.0%, trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias 0.4%, other primary headaches 2.5%, and chronic headaches 2.7%. Conclusion The 1-year prevalences of primary headache disorders in Estonia are comparable to the previous findings in other European countries.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Primary Headache Disorders among Information Technology Staff in China: The Negative Effects of Computer Use and Other Correlative Factors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunlin Li ◽  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Jin Zhou ◽  
zhiliang Fan ◽  
Yan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Headache Disorders ◽  
Primary Headache Disorders ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
One Year ◽  
The One

Abstract Background To date, there have been very few studies that have explored the relationship between headaches and computer use. The chief aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of primary headache disorders among informational technology staff and identify the potential factors contributing to it. Methods This is a cross-sectional study based on annual health checks of employees from the information technology industry. We identified 2216 information technology staff members from Beijing by stratified random sampling who met the inclusion criteria. All participants were initially required to have a physical examination, after which they complete a general situation questionnaire that included a headache screening question. Those who had suffered from headache within the previous year also completed the questionnaire developed by Lifting the Burden. The International Classification of Headache Disorders 3(ICHD-3) criteria was used for the diagnosis of headache. Results A total of 2012 valid questionnaires (males, 1544; females, 468) were obtained from 2216 participants for a response rate of 90.8%. A total of 619 participants were diagnosed with primary headache, the one-year prevalence of which was 30.8%. Regarding the classification of the primary headache, 152 participants suffered from migraine, with a one-year prevalence of 7.6%; 440 and 27 suffered from tension-type headache and unclassified headaches, with one-year prevalences of 21.9% and 1.3%, respectively. Multivariate regression analysis showed that female gender was a risk factor for migraine and tension-type headache (OR 3.21 and 1.88, respectively). Age was also related to migraine and tension-type headache. The 41-50 age group had 2.02 times the probability of migraine, and the 31-40 age group had 1.89 times the probability of tension-type headaches compared to the 18-30 age group. Obesity and excessive computer use (more than 12 hours per day) were also factors contributing to tension-type headache (OR: 2.61 and 1.63, respectively). Conclusions The one-year prevalence of primary headache in this population was 30.8%. The prevalence of tension-type headache in this population was higher than that in the general Chinese population. The occurrence of primary headache is correlated with many factors, among which excessive computer use significantly contributed to the risk of tension-type headache.

Prevalence of primary headache disorders diagnosed according to ICHD-3 beta in three different social groups

Cephalalgia ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 579-588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena R Lebedeva ◽  
Natalia R Kobzeva ◽  
Denis Gilev ◽  
Jes Olesen
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donors ◽  
Medication Overuse Headache ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Headache Disorders ◽  
Primary Headache Disorders ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
One Year ◽  
Age Range

Background The aim of our study was to estimate the one-year prevalence of primary headache disorders in three different social groups using the third edition beta of the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3 beta). Material and methods The study population included a total of 3124 participants: 1042 students (719 females, 323 males, mean age 20.6, age range 17–40), 1075 workers (146 females, 929 males, mean age 40.4, age range 21–67) and 1007 blood donors (484 females, 523 males, mean age 34.1, age range 18–64). We used a semi-structured, validated face-to-face interview. Results The age-adjusted one-year prevalence of migraine in females was significantly higher ( p < 0.001) in students (41.9%) than in workers (19.2%) and blood donors (18.7%). Age-adjusted prevalence of migraine among males did not differ among the three groups: 4.5% in students, 4.9% in workers and 4.5% in blood donors. Age-adjusted prevalence of tension-type headache (TTH) among females was almost the same in students and blood donors (68.8% and 66.7%) but female workers had a lower prevalence of TTH (57%). Age-adjusted prevalence of TTH among males did not differ significantly between students and blood donors (55.8% and 58.1%) but male workers had a significantly lower ( p < 0.001) prevalence of TTH (30.7%). The prevalence of chronic headache in students (TTH and/or migraine) was 3% and of probable medication-overuse headache 3%, significantly more than in workers and blood donors. Conclusion Headache prevalence was high and differed markedly among the three social groups. It is important that headache epidemiology also focus on socially defined groups in order to target future preventive efforts.

The first prevalence study of primary headaches in adults in a post-conflict area of Serbia

Cephalalgia ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 033310242110060
Author(s):  
Nenad Milošević ◽  
Jasna Zidverc Trajković ◽  
Milija Mijajlović ◽  
Jovana Milošević ◽  
Ana Podgorac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medication Overuse Headache ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Headache Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Headache Disorders ◽  
Conflict Area ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Type Headache

Aim The aim of the present study was to establish annual prevalence of primary headaches, migraine, and tension-type headache among adults in a post-conflict area of Serbia. Methods The data for this cross-sectional study was obtained via face-to-face interviews using questionnaires specifically designed for this purpose, in line with the available guidelines. The study sample included adults aged 18–65 years whose native language is Serbian with residence in six predominantly Serbian communities in Kosovo and Metohija. Relevant diagnoses were established according to the diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition. Results The study included 1062 adults. Analyses indicated 47.7% prevalence of primary headaches. The 1-year prevalence of migraine (with aura and without aura) and tension-type headache was established at 15.2% (3.3% and 11.9%), and 32.2%, respectively. One-year prevalence of chronic headache was calculated at 3.5%, while the prevalence of medication overuse headache was slightly lower at 2.9%. Primary headaches were more prevalent among women, participants residing south of the river Ibar, married or cohabiting individuals, as well as among interviewees (persons) who reported feeling unsafe in Kosovo and Metohija. This is the first study of the prevalence of primary headache disorders in Serbia. The obtained data is comparable to the data available for other countries, especially those in the Balkan region.

Remote causes of ocular pain

2020 ◽  
pp. 392-398
Author(s):  
Deborah I. Friedman
Keyword(s):  
Primary Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Upper Cervical Spine ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Headache Disorders ◽  
Ocular Pain ◽  
Primary Headache Disorders ◽  
Upper Cervical ◽  
Cranial Neuralgias ◽  
Type Headache

Ocular and periocular pain may occur with processes occurring remotely from the eye, including primary headache disorders, pain originating in branches of the trigeminal nerve, and, occasionally, disorders of the upper cervical spine. The primary headaches producing periocular pain include migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache and other trigeminal autonomic cephalgias, paroxysmal hemicrania, and other miscellaneous headaches not associated with a structural lesion. This chapter focuses on unusual primary headache disorders that manifest as eye pain, as well as secondary causes of ocular pain, including ophthalmic and orbital conditions, inflammatory and infectious processes, cranial neuralgias, and vascular disorders

scholarly journals Prevalence of Primary Headache Disorders among Information Technology Staff in China: The Negative Effects of Computer Use and Other Correlative Factors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunlin Li ◽  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Jin Zhou ◽  
Zhiliang Fan ◽  
Yan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Headache Disorders ◽  
Primary Headache Disorders ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
One Year ◽  
The One

Abstract Background To date, there have been very few studies that have explored the relationship between headaches and computer use. The chief aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of primary headache disorders among informational technology staff and identify the potential factors contributing to it. Methods This is a cross-sectional study based on annual health checks of employees from the information technology industry. We identified 2216 information technology staff members from Beijing by stratified random sampling who met the inclusion criteria. All participants were initially required to have a physical examination, after which they complete a general situation questionnaire that included a headache screening question. Those who had suffered from headache within the previous year also completed the questionnaire developed by Lifting the Burden. The International Classification of Headache Disorders 3(ICHD-3) criteria was used for the diagnosis of headache. Results A total of 2012 valid questionnaires (males, 1544; females, 468) were obtained from 2216 participants for a response rate of 90.8%. A total of 619 participants were diagnosed with primary headache, the one-year prevalence of which was 30.8%. Regarding the classification of the primary headache, 152 participants suffered from migraine, with a one-year prevalence of 7.6%; 440 and 27 suffered from tension-type headache and unclassified headaches, with one-year prevalences of 21.9% and 1.3%, respectively. Multivariate regression analysis showed that female gender was a risk factor for migraine and tension-type headache (OR 3.21 and 1.88, respectively). Age was also related to migraine and tension-type headache. The 41-50 age group had 2.02 times the probability of migraine, and the 31-40 age group had 1.89 times the probability of tension-type headaches compared to the 18-30 age group. Obesity and excessive computer use (more than 12 hours per day) were also factors contributing to tension-type headache (OR: 2.61 and 1.63, respectively). Conclusions The one-year prevalence of primary headache in this population was 30.8%. The prevalence of tension-type headache in this population was higher than that in the general Chinese population. The occurrence of primary headache is correlated with many factors, among which excessive computer use significantly contributed to the risk of tension-type headache.

Headache Prevalence Among Adolescents — The German DMKG Headache Study

Cephalalgia ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Fendrich ◽  
M Vennemann ◽  
V Pfaffenrath ◽  
S Evers ◽  
A May ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Headache Society ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Headache Disorders ◽  
Ihs Criteria ◽  
Probable Migraine ◽  
Type Headache

This population-based cross-sectional study examined the 3-month prevalence of headache, migraine and tension-type headache (TTH) among adolescents aged 12-15 years in Germany Students ( n = 3324) from 20 schools completed a questionnaire on general and headache-specific pain which included a sociodemographic module. The headache-specific questionnaire complied with the respective revised criteria of the International Headache Society (IHS). 'Modified criteria' changed the item 'duration' in migraine (>30 min instead of >4 h). The overall 3-month prevalence of headache was 69.4% (boys 59.5%, girls 78.9%), with 4.4% of the adolescents suffering from frequent (≥ 14 days/3 months) and severe (grade 8-10 on a 10-point visual analogue scale) headache and 1.4% (boys 0.9%, girls 1.9%) from headache ≥15 days/month. The 3-month prevalence of migraine was 2.6% (boys 1.6%, girls 3.5%) applying strict IHS criteria and 6.9% (boys 4.4%, girls 9.3%) with modified criteria; 12.6% (boys 8.3%, girls 16.7%) suffered from probable migraine, 0.07% fulfilled the criteria for chronic migraine, 4.5% (boys 4.6%, girls 4.3%) suffered from TTH, 0.2% from chronic TTH and 15.7% (boys 14.5%, girls 16.9%) from probable TTH. Headache and migraine were more common in girls than in boys and in teenagers, especially in girls, aiming at higher education. Recurrent headache and primary headache disorders are common complaints among German adolescents, especially among girls.

scholarly journals Primary headaches and cognitive disorders — pathophysiologically associated and comorbidity conditions.

2018 ◽  
pp. 97-103
Author(s):  
D. A. Iskra ◽  
V. Yu. Lobzin ◽  
S. A. Kalygin
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Nmda Receptors ◽  
Central Sensitization ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Glutamate Excitotoxicity ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Cognitive Symptoms ◽  
Type Headache

Primary headaches (migraine, tension-type headache and other primary headaches) cause 3% of all disability cases in adult population, fully decrease possibilities of social functioning. Te phenomenon of the central sensitization is one of the fundamental pathophysiological units of primary headaches. NMDA receptors are involved both in initiation and in maintaining of mechanisms of a long-term central sensitization. NMDA activation by glutamate play important role in the initiation of primary headaches. Cognitive impairment development also conducted with NMDA-excitotoxicity due to hyper excitability of NMDA receptors. Tus, it is evident that mechanisms of antinociceptive changes in primary headaches and development of a glutamate excitotoxicity are strongly interdependent. Relationship between somatic symptoms, such as headache in dementia and cognitive symptoms now is represented more widely than just a comorbidity. Te gravity of migraine, tension-type headache and severity of cognitive impairment are strongly connected. Tus, the reliable interrelation between development of primary headache and cognitive decrease is traced, considering a community of pathophysiological mechanisms that has important practical value due to possible correction by NMDA-antagonists. Memantine not only slows the progression of cognitive symptoms in dementia, but also signifcantly influences the frequency and expressiveness of primary headache.

scholarly journals Misperception of Visual Verticality in Patients with Primary Headache Disorders: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 664
Author(s):  
Esteban Obrero-Gaitán ◽  
María Manrique-Navarro ◽  
Miguel Ángel Lérida-Ortega ◽  
Daniel Rodríguez-Almagro ◽  
María Catalina Osuna-Pérez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Headache Disorders ◽  
Primary Headache Disorders ◽  
Visual Vertical ◽  
Newcastle Ottawa Scale ◽  
Type Headache

Migraine and tension-type headache (TTH) are the two most prevalent primary headache disorders (PHDs) that may involve visual and vestibular impairments, neck pain, and postural unsteadiness. The perception of visual verticality (VV) has been studied in patients diagnosed with PHD to assess balance disorders showing varying findings. Our study aimed to assess the VV perception in patients diagnosed with PHD in comparison to healthy controls. A systematic review with meta-analysis was carried out in PubMed MEDLINE, Scopus, WOS, CINAHL, and SciELO. The Cohen standardized mean difference (SMD) was used to estimate the differences between exposed and healthy controls. Seven studies with 816 participants were included. The quality of included studies, according to the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale (NOS), was moderate (mean score of 5.2). Patients diagnosed with PHD showed a moderate misperception of VV as assessed with the subjective visual vertical (SVV) test (SMD = 0.530; 95% CI = 0.225, 0.836; p < 0.001). Specifically, a misperception of the SVV was found in patients with migraine (SMD = 0.369; 95% CI = 0.1, 0.638; p = 0.007) and with TTH (SMD = 1.122; 95% CI = 0.540, 1.704; p < 0.001). This review shows a misperception of VV in patients with migraine and TTH when assessed with the SVV test, being higher in patients with TTH, although the THH sample size was low.

Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Headaches

CNS Spectrums ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Daniel P. Greenfield ◽  
Subramanian Hariharan
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Management ◽  
International Headache Society ◽  
Brain Lesion ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Primary Headache Disorders ◽  
Primary Disorder ◽  
Type Headache

AbstractIn this article, we will first present an overview of the epidemiology and classification of headaches, distinguishing between primary headaches (in which the headache itself is the primary disorder) and secondary headaches (ie, headaches due to an underlying condition, such as a neoplastic and/or space-occupying lesion, a cerebrovascular accident, or other type of structural brain lesion). We will use the current classification system of the International Headache Society, focusing on primary headache disorders (migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache), which we will discuss from the practical clinical perspectives of diagnosis and clinical management. Throughout this article, we will emphasize the chronicity and periodicity of headaches as a type of chronic pain syndrome.

scholarly journals Primary Headache Disorders at a Tertiary Health Facility in Lagos, Nigeria: Prevalence and Consultation Patterns

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olajumoke Oshinaike ◽  
Oluwadamilola Ojo ◽  
Njideka Okubadejo ◽  
Olaitan Ojelabi ◽  
Akinola Dada
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Utilization ◽  
Health Facility ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Primary Headache Disorders ◽  
Type Headache

Background. Primary headaches are underdiagnosed and undertreated, with a significant impact on social activities and work.Aim.To determine the last-year prevalence and health care utilization pattern of primary headaches at a tertiary centre.Methods.A cross-sectional study was carried out amongst staff of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. 402 staff members were selected by simple random sampling and administered a detailed structured headache assessment questionnaire. Migraine and tension-type headache were diagnosed according to the criteria of the International Headache Society (2004).Results.The participants comprised 168 males and 234 females. The mean age was36.9±7.9years. The overall headache prevalence was 39.3% with female predominance (P<0.0001). Tension-type headache was the most prevalent at 72.8% and migraine at 18.9%. Unclassifiable headache constituted 8.2%. Migraine headache showed female preponderance (P=0.000). 80.4% of participants did not seek medical consultation compared with 19.6% who did (P=0.000). Of the latter, 83.9% consulted the general practitioner (GP), whilst 16.1% consulted the neurologist.Conclusions.Primary headache prevalence is high in our population. It is not recognised as that requiring care by most of the staff of this tertiary health facility; thus education is required to increase health care utilization.

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