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ArticleTheScientificWorldJournal2014

Functioning of women with migraine headaches.

Dorota Talarska, Małgorzata Zgorzalewicz-Stachowiak, Michał Michalak, Agrypina Czajkowska, Karolina Hudaś

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Article in TheScientificWorldJournal, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Dorota TalarskaDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences, 11 M. Smoluchowskiego Street, 60-179 Poznań, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-3062-8520
Małgorzata Zgorzalewicz-StachowiakLaboratory of Medical Electrodiagnostics, Department of Health Sciences, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences, 49 Przybyszewskiego Street, 60-355 Poznań, Poland.
Michał MichalakDepartment of Computer Science and Statistics, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences, 79 Dąbrowskiego Street, 60-529 Poznań, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-2852-3984
Agrypina CzajkowskaDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences, 11 M. Smoluchowskiego Street, 60-179 Poznań, Poland.
Karolina HudaśLaboratory of Medical Electrodiagnostics, Department of Health Sciences, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences, 49 Przybyszewskiego Street, 60-355 Poznań, Poland.
Poznan University of Medical Sciences · PL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMigraines 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.

methodThe 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.

resultsAmong 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.

conclusionsOn 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.

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Sickness Impact ProfileAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansMiddle AgedMigraine Disorders

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PMID25133238
PMCPMC4124239
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