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September 10, 2025CephalalgiaOpen Access

Migraine stigma and general knowledge of migraine: A cross-sectional European survey

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PGPeter J. GoadsbyETElena Ruiz de la TorreAMAntoinette MaassenVanDenBrink

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Cross-sectional analysis identifies significant stigma related to migraine, suggesting urgent educational needs.

Key Points

  • High levels of stigma associated with migraine significantly hinder patients' quality of life and treatment-seeking behaviors.
  • Survey results showed that 71.5% of participants with migraine feel it is disabling, revealing a crucial gap in public understanding.
  • The study highlights that medical professionals often do not fully grasp the severity of migraines, negatively affecting patient support.
  • Recent findings emphasize the need for public awareness and medical education to alleviate stigma surrounding migraine.

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Goadsby et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c182589b7b07f3a060efa7https://doi.org/10.1177/03331024251368251
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