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Leisure activities in adolescents with headache
A Oksanen1, L Metsähonkala, P Anttila
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Turku University Central Hospital, University of Turku, Turku, Finland. airi.oksanen@tyks.fi
Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|September 29, 2005
Summary
Adolescents with migraine engage in more sports, while frequent computer use is linked to both migraine and tension-type headaches in schoolchildren. This highlights potential lifestyle factors influencing headache types in young individuals.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Epidemiology
- Lifestyle Medicine
Background:
- Headaches are common in school-aged children, with migraine and tension-type headache being prevalent forms.
- Understanding the role of leisure activities in headache development and exacerbation is crucial for preventive strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between specific types of headaches and leisure activities in 13-year-old schoolchildren.
- To differentiate leisure activity patterns in children with migraine, episodic tension-type headache, and headache-free controls.
Main Methods:
- A population-based, cross-sectional study involving face-to-face interviews with age-matched cohorts.
- Included 59 children with migraine, 65 with episodic tension-type headache (TTHA), and 59 headache-free controls.
- Assessed leisure activities through open and structured questions regarding type and duration.
Main Results:
- Children with migraine reported significantly more time spent on sports activities compared to TTHA and control groups (p<0.01).
- Frequent computer use was associated with both migraine (OR 1.2) and TTHA (OR 1.3) compared to headache-free children (p<0.05).
- No significant association was found between the specific type of leisure activity and headache type (p>0.05).
Conclusions:
- Frequent computer use is a potential risk factor associated with both tension-type headache and migraine in adolescents.
- Intensive participation in sports activities appears characteristic of adolescents experiencing migraine.
- These findings contribute to understanding the interplay between lifestyle and headache disorders in young populations.