Prevalence Of Tension-type Headache Research Articles

Increased screen time and its association to migraine and tension-type headache: a cross-sectional investigation among Bangladeshi students

BackgroundIncreasing prevalence of screens among young people is a notable characteristic of the modern digital era. The study aimed to explore the prevalence and associated factors of migraine headache (MH)...

Temporal trends of migraine and tension-type headache burden across the BRICS: implications from the Global Burden of Disease study 2019.

Headache disorders have become a significant global public health issue, with a notably high prevalence observed in developing countries. However, few studies have assessed headache disorders trends in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS). This study aimed to assess the prevalence of headache disorders in individuals across the BRICS, spanning the years 1990 to 2019. We obtained headache disorders data from the Global Burden of Disease 2019 study (GBD2019). This evaluation examined incidence rates, prevalence, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for migraine and tension-type headache (TTH) across demographic factors like age, gender, year, and country. Migraine and TTH were diagnosed based on the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) criteria. We used disease codes from the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision to identify migraine and TTH cases. Statistical analyzes included calculating age-standardized rates and estimated annual percentage changes. Future disease burden was projected using a log-linear age-period-cohort model. In 2019, India had the highest prevalence of migraine (213890207.93 cases) and TTH (374,453,700 cases). Brazil had the highest migraine age-standardized prevalence rate (18,331 per 100,000) and incidence rate (1,489 per 100,000). For TTH, India had the highest prevalence (26,160 per 100,000) while Russia had the highest incidence (11,512 per 100,000). From 1990 to 2019, China showed the greatest increase in migraine and TTH prevalence. India had the highest migraine (7,687,692) and TTH (741,392) DALYs in 2019. Migraine and TTH remain highly prevalent in BRICS nations, inflicting considerable disability burden. While India and China face mounting disease prevalence, Brazil contends with high incidence rates. Tailored interventions based on country-specific epidemiological profiles are warranted to mitigate the public health impact.

Characteristics of Tension-Type Headache among Nurse in Udayana University Hospital

Background: Headache is the most common complaint experienced by people in the world with the highest prevalence spesifically tension-type headache. Nurses are one of the professions with the risk of experiencing tension-type headache that can affect performance, costs, and work results. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of tension-type headache among nurses who work in the hospital. Method: This research is a cross-sectional descriptive study with consequtive sampling technique involving 89 nurses at Udayana University Hospital using primary data obtained from questionnaires (google form) and then analyzed by using SPSS 26. Results: The results showed that the prevalence of tension-type headache in nurses was 46.1%. Based on the most common characteristic in nurses, spesifically within the age of 26-35 years about 80.5%, female gender about 65.9%, obesity category about 39%, no stress category about 95.1%, sleep duration > 6 hours about 58.5%, shift nurses about 92.7%, nurses in inpatient room about 70,7%, and below 3 years duration of work about 80.5%. Conclusion: The prevalence of tension-type headache in nurses is 46.1% with the most characteristics at the age of 26-35 years (early adulthood), female gender, dominated by obesity category, no stress category, sleep duration > 6 hours, dominant in shift nurses, mostly in inpatient room nurses and below 3 years duration of work.
 Keywords: Tension-type headache, characteristics, nurse

The prevalence and impact of tension-type headache in school-aged children in Iran.

Tension-Type Headache (TTH) is regarded as the third most prevalent disorder worldwide, prompting children to seek medical attention. Our objective is to investigate the prevalence of TTH among students aged 6 to 18 years in various geographical regions of Iran, while also assessing the impact of headaches on their quality of life. Employing a cross-sectional survey, we have carefully distributed self-completed structured questionnaires to students in 121 meticulously selected schools throughout the country, ensuring the representation of its diverse population. Among the 2,958 potential participants, we have included a total of 2031 individuals in our study. This comprises 57.3% children and 42.7% adolescents, with 50.02% being males and 49.97% females. Specifically, we have examined 950 subjects with TTH and 1,081 individuals without any form of headache. TTH was diagnosed in 32.1% of the participants. Notably, we have observed a significant difference in the average age between the TTH subjects and those without headaches. Participants without headaches were more likely to be enrolled in primary schools, while those diagnosed with TTH predominantly attended high schools. We found no significant relationship between urban-rural areas or different geographic regions and the prevalence of TTH or its subtypes. Phonophobia was commonly associated with TTHs. Lastly, the mean quality-of-life score was highest for individuals without headaches, followed by those with low frequency episodic TTH, high frequency episodic TTH, and chronic TTHs. There was also a significant relation between headache severity and quality of life scores. The significant prevalence of TTH in children and adolescents and its adverse impact on the daily activities of individuals underscore the utmost importance of accurate diagnosis and efficient management.

Rising trends in the burden of migraine and tension-type headache among adolescents and young adults globally, 1990 to 2019

BackgroundHeadache disorders are major contributors to disability in adolescents and young adults worldwide. We aimed to analyze global trends in the burden of migraine and tension-type headache in 10 to 24-year-olds from 1990 to 2019.MethodsData were obtained from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2019 to examine trends in incidence, prevalence, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for migraine and tension-type headache in adolescents and young adults by location, age, sex and sociodemographic index (SDI). Joinpoint regression analyzed trends and identified years of significant change.ResultsGlobally, migraine and tension-type headache incidence, prevalence, and DALYs increased from 1990 to 2019, though with some fluctuations. The highest growth in migraine incidence occurred in males and individuals aged 10-14, while for tension-type headache incidence, it was observed in males and individuals aged 20-24. Prevalence and DALYs were highest for both disorders in females and those aged 20–24 years. Incidence increased fastest in East Asia for migraine and tension-type headache. For migraine, Tropical Latin America had the fastest increase in prevalence and DALYs. East Asia had the fastest increase in prevalence of tension-type headache, while North Africa and the Middle East had the highest growth in DALYs. Some high-income countries such as Singapore, Norway, and Iran (Islamic Republic of) demonstrated fast increases, while a few countries including Qatar, Thailand and Ethiopia decreased.ConclusionsThe incidence, prevalence and disability from migraine and tension-type headache are rising in adolescents and young adults, especially in males, older youth and middle SDI populations. The increasing trends highlight the need for targeted interventions focused on prevention and control in priority populations. Continued monitoring of trends can help identify strategies to promote headache health and reduce the life-course impacts of headache disorders globally.

Prevalence of Tension-Type Headache Among Medical Students in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Prevalence of Tension-Type Headache Among Medical Students in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Prevalence of tension-type headache and its correlation with sleep quality among physiotherapy and nursing students from higher education institutions in Klang valley, Malaysia, during the COVID-19 pandemic

Introduction and Aim: Previously tension-type headache (TTH) was found to be highly prevalent among the general population worldwide, but the current data available were limited. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many life changes occurred to adapt to the situation, students started e-learning from home and their sleep quality (SQ) might be influenced. Physiotherapy and nursing students were studied as they are rarely being studied by researchers, information about them was very limited. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of TTH, SQ and the type of correlation between the two during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted by sharing the online questionnaires composed of 2 main components: (i) Questionnaire formulated from diagnosing criteria for TTH of ICHD-3 (ii) Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), to PS and NS students from higher education institutions in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Results: A total of 259 respondents were recruited in the study. The prevalence of TTH was 76.8% and SQ had a mean score of 5.12, which indicated poor SQ among PS and NS students, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Correlation between TTH and SQ was proved to be significant in this study (p=0.032, rs =0.133). Conclusion: High prevalence of TTH and poor SQ among PS and NS students during the COVID-19 pandemic was determined. There is a weak positive correlation between TTH and SQ during COVID-19 pandemic.

Tension-Type Headache in Children and Adolescents.

In pediatric neurology, tension-type headache (TTH) represents a very common type of primary headache during the pediatric age. Despite the high prevalence of TTH, this diagnosis is often underestimated in childhood, with relevant difficulties in the differential diagnosis of TTH from secondary and primary headache manifestations. Even among primary headaches, a clinical overlap is not so infrequent in children: migraine attacks could present tension headache-like features while tension-type headaches may display migraine-like symptoms as well. Several variables play a role in the complex trajectory of headache evolution, such as hormonal changes during adolescence, triggers and genetic and epigenetic factors. The trajectories and outcomes of juvenile migraine and TTH, as well as the transition of one form to the other, have been investigated in several long-term prospective studies. Thus, the aim of this paper is to review the current literature on the differential diagnosis workout of TTH in pediatrics, the possible outcomes during the developmental age and the appropriate therapeutic strategies. Indeed, TTH represents a challenging diagnostic entity in pediatrics, both from a clinical and a therapeutic point of view, in which early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are recommended.

Pan indijska studija preseka među studentima medicine o terapijskom dejstvu kafe na tenzionu glavobolju

Introduction/Objective Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most frequent type of headache, affecting approximately 1.89 billion individuals globally. It is characterised by dull, agonising head discomfort, a sensation of tightness within the head, and tenderness of the scalp, neck, and shoulders. Coffee is a beverage made from roasted coffee beans. Coffee constituents can act as CNS stimulants, scavengers of free radicals, and have antioxidant properties. The major goal of this study is to assess the relationship between TTH and coffee consumption among medical students. This study also intends to inquire about medical students' daily coffee consumption form and amount, as well as their preference for coffee over other pharmacological treatments in headache relief. Methods Between August 31, 2023, and September 21, 2023, a pan-India cross-sectional analysis was carried out across several medical colleges in India. A self-administered questionnaire was utilised to collect data using Web-based links. Results 80% of the students experienced headaches in their everyday lives and 51.82% of students used coffee to relieve those headaches. The prevalence of TTH in coffee users was 13.06%. The prevalence of TTH in students who do not consume coffee was 12%. About 57% of students consumed about 1 tablespoon of coffee per day. In addition to that, 26.13% of students believed that coffee was equally as effective as pharmacological agents in treating headache and 11.06% of students believed that coffee was more effective than pharmacological agents. Conclusion Based on these results, we were not able to confirm a therapeutic effect of coffee on tension-type headache (TTH). On the contrary, the prevalence of TTH headaches was found to be marginally higher in coffee consumers.

Prevalence of migraine and tension-type headache among undergraduate medical students of Kathmandu Valley: A cross-sectional study.

BackgroundHeadache is the most prevalent neurological symptom which can be of a serious condition, as in brain tumor, but mostly it is a benign condition that includes primary headache such as migraine or tension‐type headache (TTH). Migraine reoccurs frequently and is more severe but owing to the high prevalence of TTH, however, impaired quality of life due to TTH is greater than that of migraine at the population level. Medical students are constantly subjected to stress and in such a condition, it was necessary to find out the burden of headache among medical students. This cross‐sectional study done among medical students aims to generate some data and literature which will change the outlook of stakeholders towards headache disorders among medical students.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study is based upon Headache Screening Questionnaire—English Version questionnaire based upon the ICHD‐3 beta criteria. Medical students of Kathmandu valley were sampled by using convenient sampling and data were collected. Data were refined in Microsoft Excel and imported to SPSS 20 for analysis.ResultsA total of 352 individuals were part of this study, out of which 229 (65.1%) were males and 123 (34.9%) were females with a mean age of 21.72 ± 1.601 years (mean ± SD). Prevalence of migraine and TTH was found to be 15.3% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 11.7%–19.3%) and 40.3% (95% CI: 34.9–45.2), respectively. Through multivariate binomial regression, it was observed that the odds of being diagnosed with migraine increased with age (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.266 [1.013–1.583], p = 0.038), females had twice the odds of experiencing migraine headaches compared to males (AOR = 2.119 [1.074–4.180], p = 0.03), and medical students who stayed at the hostel were at lesser odds of experiencing migraine headache (AOR = 2.772 [1.501–5.118], p = 0.01).ConclusionPrevalence of migraine and TTH among undergraduate medical students was found to be 15.3% and 40.3%, respectively.

Clinical Profile of Tension Type Headache in a Medical College with Special Emphasis on Triggering Factors.

Tension type headache is one of the costliest primary headaches which can cause a significant impact on an individual's life. Healthcare professionals are exposed to multiple trigger factors which give rise to an increase in headache frequency, most notable reasons being sleep disturbances, stress and untimely food habits. With this background, we conducted this study of detailed clinical profile and trigger factors among the 2050 subjects (MBBS students: 909, BDS students: 323, nursing students: 268, postgraduates students and staff: 550) in our medical institute. Subjects were given questionnaires on headache and were instructed to give the details of their clinical symptoms along with relevant questions on trigger factors. The assessment tools used were the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS). Out of 2050 subjects, 464 patients suffered from tension type headache. Overall prevalence of tension type headache was 22.6%. Prevalence was higher in females (57.9%) as compared to males (42.1%). Headache experienced by majority of the student population was unilateral (31.4%), pulsating type (51.6%) and of moderate intensity (77.1%). Common associated symptoms were nausea associated with other factors (40%) and photophobia and phonophobia (18.6%). Stress (72.1%) and decreased sleep (49.4%) were the most common triggering factors. Practice of self-medication was reported by 80.2% of subjects. Our study noted a high frequency of trigger factors in medical professionals, the most common triggering factors being stress and disturbed sleep. To our knowledge this is the first large study to evaluate headache and specifically tension type headache among medical professionals.

Tension-type headache in children and adolescents: comparative study of the effectiveness of preventive therapy methods

Introduction. Late and inaccurate diagnosis of tension-type headache (TTH) leads to the lack of timely rational treatment. In children and adolescents with TTH, the role of comorbid disorders that affect the course of TTH and can contribute to their chronification is not sufficiently taken into account. Meanwhile, with timely diagnosis and adequate treatment of TTH in many children and adolescents, a significant improvement in the disease’s course and the prognosis is achieved, and clinical remission is possible. Considering the high prevalence of TTH among children and adolescents, the decline in their quality of life, and the high frequency of comorbid disorders, it is reasonable to develop effective methods of preventive treatment for TTH in this age group. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of monotherapy with γ-amino-β-phenyl butyric acid hydrochloride, amitriptyline, or breathing gymnastics (comparison group) indicated for two months as a preventive treatment of TTH in children and adolescents in the open randomized comparative study in three parallel groups of patients. Material and methods. In an open parallel study, 90 TTH patients aged 8-16 years were divided into three groups of 30 patients (each with 15 boys and 15 girls). Results. Significant differences with the comparison group in the individual response to therapy were confirmed. According to the criterion of a 50% or more reduction in the average number of headache attacks per month in group 1 (γ-amino-β-phenyl butyric acid hydrochloride), the improvement was achieved in 56.7% of patients, in group 2 (amitriptyline) - in 73.3%, in the 3rd group (breathing gymnastics) - in 30%. According to a more strict criterion for reducing the average number of headache attacks per month by 75% or more, the response to therapy was observed in group 1 in 30%. In group 2 - in 23.3%, in group 3 - in 3.3% of patients. In groups 1 and 2, along with a significant decrease in the frequency, duration, and intensity of TTH attacks, a significant improvement in daily activity, a favorable effect on the manifestations of fatigue, anxiety disorders, and sleep disorders associated with TTH was demonstrated. The therapeutic efficacy of breathing gymnastics exercises complex was confirmed in the prevention of TTH with frequency, duration, and intensity reduction of TTH, and diminishing its impact on daily activity, a moderate decrease in manifestations of fatigue, anxiety disorders (by patients’ self-assessment), and improvement in sleep quality.

Psychiatric co morbidities in Patients with Tension Type Headache

Background: Contemporary literature focuses on Tension type headache as highly prevalent and debilitating which can lead to various psychiatric co morbidities. Aim: 1)To assess the prevalence of tension type headache(both chronic and episodic). 2)To assess the psychiatric comorbidites. 3)Association between types of headache and severity of depression, severity of anxiety and severity of somatic complaints. Materials and Method: Two hundred eighteen patients were assessed and classified according to international headache society classification (IHS). Depression, anxiety and physical somatic complaints were assessed by using Hamilton rating scales for depression anxiety and Patient Health Questionnaire Physical Symptoms (PHQ-15). The data was analyzed using the statistical software SPSS version 20. Result: Our study showed mean age of participants with headache to be 33 years, 76% are females and 3/4th of the samples are married hailing from lower socioeconomic status. Around half of the participants are housewives and 21% are employed and 12% are students. Mild levels of anxiety and physical somatic symptoms were exhibited by patients with both episodic and chronic tension type headache. Conclusion: In this study we found that anxiety and physical somatic symptoms are co-morbid with tension type headache as compared to depression and slightly higher prevalence in female participants who suffered from episodic headaches and male participants were diagnosed with chronic tension type headache. How to cite this article:Bansal P, Jiloha RC. Psychiatric Comorbidities in Patients with Tension Type Headache. J Adv Res Psychol Psychother 2020; 3(1): 19-23. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2581.5822.202004

Prevalence and determinants of tension headache among medical students during their clinical years at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, 2019

Background: Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common primary headache disorder among medical students. It affects academic performance and the quality of the student's daily lives. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of TTH and associated factors among students at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study involved students at KAU in the academic years from 4th to 6th grades during the calendar year of 2019. For sampling purposes, we adopted a stratified proportional random sampling technique, and for data collection, we used a self-administered questionnaire. We defined TTH according to the diagnostic criteria in the third edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3b) from the International Headache Society (HIS). Results: A total of 387 medical students were approached, 50.1% were females, and 49.9% were males; their mean age was 22.8 ± SD 1.4. The lifetime TTH was 43.9%, and the 1-year prevalence TTH was 28.9%, these included both frequent TTH 25% and infrequent TTH 73%. Only 2% suffered from chronic TTH. Female sex was an unconfounded predictor for TTH, and sleeping for less than 8 hours/night was significantly associated with TTH (p Conclusion: tension-type headache is a common problem among medical students. It is highly recommended to provide a stress-free study environment, stress management courses, and relaxation programs. Keywords: Tension-type headache, Prevalence, Medical students, Saudi Arabia.

The Prevalence of Tension Type Headache among Students of Baghdad College of Medicine in 2018

The Prevalence of Tension Type Headache among Students of Baghdad College of Medicine in 2018

Prevalence of primary headache disorders among information technology staff in China: the negative effects of computer use and other correlative factors

BackgroundTo date, there have been very few studies that have explored the relationship between headaches and computer use. The chief aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of primary headache disorders among informational technology staff and identify the potential factors contributing to it.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study based on annual health checks of employees from the information technology industry. We identified 2216 information technology staff members from Beijing by stratified random sampling who met the inclusion criteria. All participants were initially required to have a physical examination, after which they complete a general situation questionnaire that included a headache screening question. Those who had suffered from headache within the previous year also completed the questionnaire developed by Lifting the Burden. The International Classification of Headache Disorders 3(ICHD-3) criteria was used for the diagnosis of headache.ResultsA total of 2012 valid questionnaires (males, 1544 [76.7%]; females, 468 [23.3%]) were obtained from 2216 participants for a response rate of 90.8%. A total of 619 participants were diagnosed with primary headache, the one-year prevalence of which was 30.8%. Regarding the classification of the primary headache, 152 participants suffered from migraine, with a one-year prevalence of 7.6%; 440 and 27 suffered from tension-type headache and unclassified headaches, with one-year prevalences of 21.9 and 1.3%, respectively. Multivariate regression analysis showed that female gender was a risk factor for migraine and tension-type headache (OR 3.21[95% CI 2.28–4.53] and 1.88[95% CI 1.47–2.40], respectively). Age was also related to migraine and tension-type headache. The 41–50 age group had 2.02 times the probability of migraine, and the 31–40 age group had 1.89 times the probability of tension-type headaches compared to the 18–30 age group. Obesity and excessive computer use (more than 12 h per day) were also factors contributing to tension-type headache (OR: 2.61[95% CI 1.91–3.56] and 1.63[95% CI 1.18–2.25], respectively).ConclusionsThe one-year prevalence of primary headache in this population was 30.8%. The prevalence of tension-type headache in this population was higher than that in the general Chinese population. The occurrence of primary headache is correlated with many factors, among which excessive computer use significantly contributed to the risk of tension-type headache.

Menstrual-Related Headaches Among a Cohort of African Adolescent Girls.

IntroductionMigraine attacks associated with menstruation are generally perceived as more severe than attacks outside this period.Aim and ObjectiveThe study aimed at determining the frequency of menstrual-related headaches among a cohort of senior secondary school girls in Abeokuta, Nigeria. We also determined its burden among these school girls.MethodologyThis study was cross-sectional using a validated adolescent headache survey questionnaire. A self-administration of the instrument was done during a school visit. A headache was classified using the ICHD-II criteria.ResultsOf the 183 students interviewed, 123(67.2%) had recurrent headaches. Mean age ±SD, 16.18±1.55 (range 12–19). The prevalence of definite migraine was 17.5% while the prevalence of probable migraine was 6.0%. The prevalence of tension-type headache was 41.0%. Migraine was significantly menstrual-related (p=0.001, 95% CI=1.06–6.63). Median pain severity score was higher among MRH group (p=0.043). The median number of days of reduced productivity and missed social activities was significantly higher in the MRH group; p= 0.001 and p=0.03, respectively. Subjects with MRH were more incapacitated by their headaches (p= 0.003).ConclusionMenstrually related headache is prevalent even among the adolescent and it has adversely affected their productivity and social life. Care of adolescent with headaches should be intensified.

The Prevalence of Tension Type Headache among Students of Baghdad College of Medicine in 2018

The Prevalence of Tension Type Headache among Students of Baghdad College of Medicine in 2018

The epidemiology of headache disorders: a face-to-face interview of participants in HUNT4

BackgroundThe primary aim of this cross-sectional population-based study was to evaluate the 1-year prevalence of common headache disorders by a face-to-face interview.MethodsThe fourth wave of Nord-Trøndelag Health Survey (HUNT4) started in September 2017. The study was undertaken as part of a project mainly focusing on sleep disorders, where a total of 232 (19.3%) out of 1200 invited HUNT4 participants underwent a face-to-face headache interview.ResultsThe mean age of the 232 participants was 58.4 years (range 22–89). There were 71.6% (95% CI 65.7–77.4) who reported headache during the last year, and 18.5% (95% CI 13.5–23.6) had suffered from headache in the same period. The 1-year prevalence of tension-type headache (TTH) was 43.1% (95% CI 36.7–49.5), of idiopathic stabbing headache 34.1% (27.9–40.2), and of definite migraine 18.1% (95% CI 13.1–23.1). A total of 7.6% (95% CI 4.0–10.7%) had migraine with coexisting TTH. Lifetime prevalence of migraine was 32.8% (95% CI 26.7–38.8). Headache yesterday was reported by 12.1% (95% CI 7.9–16.3), and 5.6% (95% CI 2.6–8.6) had headache during the interview.ConclusionIn this population-based cross-sectional headache study performed by a face-to-face interview, the 1-year prevalence of TTH was 43.1% and of idiopathic stabbing headache 34.1%. A total of 18.1% had active migraine (18.1%), whereas the lifetime prevalence of migraine was 32.8%.

Prevalence of primary headache among medical students at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Background:Headache is among the commonest complaints in medical students; it could be due to many physical or psychological stressors. It has two main types: primary (including tension-type, migraine, and cluster) and secondary. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of headache among male and female medical students.Materials and Methods:This study was conducted at KSAU-HS, COM, in January 2018. Third- and fourth-year medical students from both genders who have experienced headache throughout their life or are experiencing it for the past 3 months were included in this study. All medical students completed filling the questionnaire, which consisted of demographical data, headache characteristics and triggers, and associated symptoms.Results:A total of 264 [150 (56.81%) males and 114 (43.19%) females] students were evaluated. The prevalence of headache was 53.78%, and the prevalence of tension-type headache was 41.66%. The prevalence of migraine headache was 7.1%. Only one case of cluster headache was detected. Those who did not fit the criteria for the primary types were categorized as unspecified headache. The prevalence of unspecified headache was 3.78%.Conclusion:We can conclude from the study that tension-type headache is commonly reported in medical students. It is imperative to provide a stress-free study environment where students can perform more effectively, and sessions on how to reduce stress and alleviate fatigue are highly recommended.