Key result
Migraine was associated with a significantly higher prevalence of depression (51.8%) compared to tension-type headache (43.4%) and unknown headache (34.5%) among female university students.
Why the study?
Headache prevalence is high among Saudi university students, but limited research has evaluated the relationship between headache and psychiatric disorders.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,340)
No
Absolute Event Rate: 51.8% vs 43.4%
p-value: p=0.003
There is a high prevalence of headache and comorbid depression among female university students in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the need for increased awareness and medical consultation.
May support depression screening in female students with migraine; leaves open causality and needs longitudinal studies.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Desouky et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Migraine, tension-type headache, and depression (n=1,340). Migraine vs. Tension-type headache and unknown headache was evaluated on Depression prevalence (p=0.003). Migraine was associated with a significantly higher prevalence of depression (51.8%) compared to tension-type headache (43.4%) and unknown headache (34.5%) among female university students.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: