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Association Between Smartphone Usage and Primary Headaches in Taif, Saudi Arabia: A Hospital-Based Study.
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Abstract
Background Integrating smartphones into human life has transformed various daily activities. Numerous symptoms, including headaches, have been linked to smartphone use. The excessive use of these devices raises significant health concerns. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between smartphone use and the progression, type, and severity of primary headaches, as well as the necessity for both abortive and prophylactic medications in treating such conditions. Materials and methods In this study, we utilized a cross-sectional survey involving 403 participants aged 14 years and older, all experiencing primary headaches and seeking care at three governmental hospitals in Taif, Saudi Arabia. The participants were divided into two groups based on their smartphone usage: high and low smartphone users. Data were collected through a hospital-based questionnaire administered across the three centers. Descriptive analysis and Pearson chi-square tests were conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 21 (released 2012; IBM Corp., Armonk, New York, United States). Results Of the participants, 128 (31.8%) were classified as low users, while 275 (68.2%) were identified as high users. The most frequently reported type of headache was undiagnosed headache, among 109 (27%), followed by migraine, at 86 (21.3%). Headaches were severe in 112 (40.9%) of cases and moderate in 134 (48.9%) of users. Around 62 (72.1%) of participants diagnosed with migraine reported a severe impact on their daily lives. In terms of medication usage, 166 (60.6%) of participants reported consuming zero to five pills monthly, while 52 (19%) reported taking more than 10 pills monthly. Additionally, 58 (21.2%) of participants utilized prophylactic medications. Conclusion No significant association was observed between smartphone use and the impact of headaches. Notably, pain severity was higher among low smartphone users who reported a high intake of medications. Migraine was the most severe and intense headache type. On average, the participants consumed fewer than five pills per month.
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