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ArticleJournal of oral & facial pain and headache2025

Exploring the professional and personal impact of migraine: a cross-sectional study in Greece.

Maria Axiotidou, Theodoros Karapanayiotides, Doxa Papakonstantinou

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Article in Journal of oral & facial pain and headache, 2025. 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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Maria AxiotidouDepartment of Educational and Social Policy, University of Macedonia, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-0335-3488
Theodoros KarapanayiotidesSchool of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-2357-7967
Doxa PapakonstantinouDepartment of Educational and Social Policy, University of Macedonia, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-3242-7629

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Abstract

backgroundMigraine is a chronic neurological disorder affecting over one billion individuals globally. It is a leading cause of disability, significantly impacting daily functioning, social relationships and work-related productivity. This study aims to explore the impact of migraine-related disability in everyday life in terms of missed days and productivity loss, as well as to identify work-related difficulties associated with migraine and the potential factors that exacerbate these difficulties.

methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2023 to June 2024, involving 604 adult patients with migraine in Greece, selected through a convenience sampling method. Data collected included socio-demographic and clinical information, obtained using two validated self-reported questionnaires: the Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) and the HEADWORK questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS (Version 20.0), and descriptive statistics, chi-square tests,

resultsThe MIDAS score revealed a high level of disability, with 52.2% of participants classified in the Severe Disability grade. HEADWORK scores highlighted moderate-to-severe work-related difficulties, particularly concerning stress management and environmental factors such as noise and brightness. Females, patients experiencing migraine with aura, and individuals with chronic migraine exhibited higher MIDAS and HEADWORK scores.

conclusionsThis study reveals the substantial impact of migraine on professional productivity and social relationships, emphasizing challenges in work-related performance and daily activities. The findings underscore the need for workplace accommodations and targeted interventions to improve the quality of life of individuals with migraine.

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Migraine DisordersActivities of Daily LivingAdultCross-Sectional StudiesDisability EvaluationEfficiencyFemaleGreeceHumansMaleMiddle AgedPersons with DisabilitiesSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultDisabilityHEADWORKMIDASMigraineProductivityWork difficulties

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