Frequency of Depression in Patients Presenting with Migraine at Tertiary Care Hospital Quetta

Headache is one of the commonest complaints of patients of all ages and both genders. General headaches have a lifetime prevalence of more than 95% to 97% and it is common knowledge that almost every individual experiences a headache in his life, which is mostly benign and subsides with self-medication. International classification of headache disorders in its 2nd edition has discussed a large number of Primary Headaches including migraine. Objective: The objective of the current study was to evaluate the frequency of depression in patients presenting with migraine at the tertiary care hospital Quetta. Methods: Cross sectional study Non-probability convenience-based sampling technique was used to calculate the sample size of N=119 patients. The sample population included all patients between 18-60 years of age and either gender (i.e. male or female) having a history of migraine headache of two months’ duration. Study was conducted Baluchistan Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences) BIPBS Quetta. Duration of the Study: Duration of Study: From 15th July 2022 to 15th January 2023. Result: This study involved 119 migraine patients, with a mean age of 27.59±5.37 years, a median duration of six months, and three migraine attacks. Most were males, married, or unmarried. The highest proportion was graduates, followed by intermediate-level individuals. Conclusion: The results report a high prevalence of depression amongst patients with Migraines. These migraine attacks are also reported to be associated with nausea and changes in vision.