Abstract
BackgroundMigraine is a significant health problem due its frequency and accompanying morbidity.ObjectivesThis study aims to estimate the prevalence of migraine headache among the population of Al-Quseir city (Upper Egypt) and its impact on the patients’ life.MethodsThis study is part of a door-to-door survey of major neurological disorders in Al-Quseir city, Red Sea Governorate. All inhabitants (n = 33,285 persons) were screened through door to door by three specialists of neurology. Then, positive cases were subjected to clinical and neurological examination by three staff members of neurology each separately. Respondents were identified as suffering from migraine with aura, migraine without aura, and probable migraine as defined by the diagnostic criteria of the International Headache Society (IHS). Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS) questionnaire was used to assess the impact of the disease on the patients’ daily life.ResultsWe identified 911 patients suffering from migraine. The lifetime prevalence was 3.38/100 with male prevalence of 1.95/100 and female prevalence of 4.8/100. The highest prevalence figures were found during early adult life (18–40 years) among both genders reaching a total prevalence of 4.77/100 (2.89/100 for male and 6.53/100 for female). Among migraine patients, most of the attacks recorded were of moderate to severe intensity (97%) although virtually 66% of migraine patients reported that headache significantly interfered with their daily activities.ConclusionLifetime prevalence of migraine is 3.38/100. Migraine headache has a deleterious impact on the patient’s functional and wellbeing.
Highlights
The term “migraine” is derived from the Greek expression “Hemikranion” which means a half skull [1]
This study aims to estimate the prevalence of migraine headache among the population of Al-Quseir city, Red Sea Governorate, Upper Egypt, and to determine migraine-related disability and treatment gap
Population and methods This study is part of a door-to-door survey of major neurological disorders that was conducted in Al-Quseir city (Red Sea Governerate) over a period of about 2 1⁄2 years (July 1, 2009, to January 31, 2012)
Summary
The term “migraine” is derived from the Greek expression “Hemikranion” which means a half skull [1]. Migraine is a headache disorder with attacks of pulsating pain usually occurring on one side of the cranium. It is frequently accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and noise and is aggravated by movement [2]. Migraine is most prevalent during the peak productive years and has a negative influence on the quality of life. Migraine mostly affects those aged between 35 and 45 years but can trouble much younger people, This study aims to estimate the prevalence of migraine headache among the population of Al-Quseir city, Red Sea Governorate, Upper Egypt, and to determine migraine-related disability and treatment gap. Migraine is a significant health problem due its frequency and accompanying morbidity
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