Abstract
Most studies on chronic headache have focused on adults, but chronic headache is also a major problem in children and adolescents [1]. There are gaps in knowledge of coping and mental health problems in adolescents with chronic headaches [2]. The aim of the present study is to get a better understanding of the relationship between different coping strategies and the presence of chronic headache either alone or in combination with mental health problems.
Highlights
Introduction/purpose Most studies on chronic headache have focused on adults, but chronic headache is a major problem in children and adolescents [1]
This study is based on a self-report cross-sectional study undertaken in Akershus County in Norway in 2002
Mental health was assessed by using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
Summary
This study is based on a self-report cross-sectional study undertaken in Akershus County in Norway in 2002. A total of 19,985 adolescents were included in this study, covering lower secondary and upper secondary students, aged 13-19 years. Mental health was assessed by using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Chronic headache was measured with a single item, defined in close accordance with the classification of the International Headache Society (ICHD-2). Internal and external coping strategies were assessed through seven items, based on the question: What do you do/what happens when you are burdened by painful thoughts and feelings?. Oneself out of problems (OR 1.55), compared to those with chronic headache alone
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