ArticleBrain sciences2024
Prevalence and Awareness of Medication Overuse Headache among Undergraduate Students at the University of Belgrade.
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- Practice-Based Consensus Amongst Indian Neurologists: Adopting Remote Electrical Neuromodulation for Effective Management of Migraine.Advances in therapy · 2026Article
- Chronic Stress and Headaches: The Role of the HPA Axis and Autonomic Nervous System.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- The prevalence of headache disorders among medical students in Vietnam: a cross-sectional study.The journal of headache and pain · 2024Article
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backgroundMedication overuse headache (MOH) is a prevalent and potentially preventable secondary headache disorder linked to the excessive use of medications intended for primary headache management, particularly migraine.
aimThe aim of our study was to assess the prevalence of MOH among undergraduate students and explore their awareness. METHODOLOGY: This observational cross-sectional study included 401 active undergraduate students from the University of Belgrade. Data were collected through an anonymous online questionnaire which was distributed among student groups and via social media. The questionnaire specially designed for this study was developed in accordance with established guidelines for headache epidemiological research.
resultsAmong the surveyed students, 10 of them (2.5%) met the criteria for the diagnosis of MOH. Awareness of MOH was noted in 149 (37.2%) students, with higher awareness among medical students and those aged 22-25 years. Despite this awareness, there was no significant difference in MOH occurrence between those aware and unaware of the condition (aware 2.7% vs. unaware 2.4%, LIMITATIONS: Participants were recruited through convenience sampling from a single university at one time point. The questionnaire was not specifically validated in the student population, and the data relied on self-reporting.
conclusionsOur study highlighted a notable prevalence of MOH among undergraduate students, with a substantial portion exhibiting awareness of its risks. Despite this awareness, our findings suggest ongoing gaps in education and communication regarding MOH, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.
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