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ArticleBMC neurology2026

Impact of migraine on work productivity of healthcare providers at Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital.

Wesam Osama, Rehab Magdy, Salsabil Abo Al-Azayem, Eman Hany Elsebaie, Aya Abou Amer, Abdelhameed Mahros Abdelhameed Elshenawey, Fatma Hossni Abdellatif Abdelghany, Radwa Mohammed Elsayed, Dina Farouk, Shehab M Moawad and 5 more

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Wesam OsamaDepartment of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. wesamosama9@yahoo.com.
Rehab MagdyDepartment of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Salsabil Abo Al-AzayemDepartment of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Eman Hany ElsebaiePublic Health and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Aya Abou AmerDepartment of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Abdelhameed Mahros Abdelhameed ElshenaweyCritical Care & Emergency Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Fatma Hossni Abdellatif AbdelghanyOccupational and Environmental Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Radwa Mohammed ElsayedDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Dina FaroukDepartment of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Shehab M MoawadKasralainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Shehab SamirKasralainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Ahmed R N IbrahimDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid M OrayjDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Lamiaa N AbdelatyDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt.
Nesma MounirDepartment of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.

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Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies at King Khalid University RGP1/59/46
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Abstract

BACKGROUND &

objectivesMigraine is more prevalent among healthcare providers (HCPs), which adversely affects the quality of life and work productivity. This study aimed to screen for migraine in HCPs working at Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital and its drawbacks on work productivity.

methodsThis door-to-door survey was held at the workplace, targeting HCPs at Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital. Migraine screening was conducted based on the migraine diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Headache Disorders- 3rd edition. Healthcare providers with migraines were requested to answer the Migraine Disability Assessment Test (MIDAS) and the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire-General Health Version (WPAI-GH). Absenteeism, presenteeism, and economic loss due to migraine were calculated.

resultsOne thousand one hundred seventy-nine HCPs working at Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital agreed to participate in our survey. Only 387 (32.8%) participants met the diagnostic criteria of migraine, 31.8% of them had MIDAS grade-IV. The mean score of the WPAI-GH was 60.47 ± 40. The mean percent of absenteeism and presenteeism was 12.29% and 46%, respectively. The mean economic loss caused by absenteeism and presenteeism was $29.4 and $38.2, respectively. Participants with MIDAS grade-IV had significantly higher absenteeism, presenteeism, and economic loss than those in lower grades. Although 159 HCPs with migraine had indications for prophylactic treatment, only 73.6% received it.

conclusionAbout one-third of HCPs at Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital suffered from migraines, which negatively affected their work productivity, with higher presenteeism than absenteeism. Strenuous efforts should be directed toward reducing the cost burden associated with migraine.

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EfficiencyHealth PersonnelMigraine DisordersAbsenteeismAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPresenteeismSurveys and QuestionnairesAbsenteeismEconomic lossMIDASMigrainePresenteeismWPAI-GH

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