Abstract
Background
Migraine is the most common primary headache. It's alone responsible for 1.3% of disability in the world. Migraine both worsen quality of life of individuals and place a significant burden on the society. Despite this, there exists a knowledge gap regarding its repercussions on the Syrian population.
Methods
This cross-sectional study enrolled 679 migraine-diagnosed patients from all over Syria through electronic questionnaires disseminated on official social media platforms. Depending on demographic characteristics, physical and mental debility assessed using the Chalder scale, the Migraine Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MSQ) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2-item (GAD_2) scale.
Results
There are many demographic and biological factors impact migraine's incidence. Being female is a significant risk factor for migraines especially during puberty and menarche. Age also plays a role in migraine incidence, peaking between 30 and 39 years. Environmental factors include urbanization, healthcare accessibility, and air pollution contribute to the increasing prevalence of migraines among younger individuals. In addition to many systemic diseases such as depression, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep disturbances, chronic fatigue, and cognitive impairments.
Conclusions
This study aimed to elucidate the multifaceted impact of migraines on daily life, considering diverse demographic variables to enhance diagnostic accuracy, treatment efficacy, and disease management strategies.