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Headache at high school: clinical characteristics and impact
1Headache and Cerebrovascular Disease Center, Clinic S Carlo, Paderno Dugnano, MI, Italy. mariaclara.tonini@tin.it
Summary
Most adolescents experience recurrent headaches like migraine (MH) and tension-type headache (TTH), yet lack awareness delays diagnosis and treatment. Educational programs are crucial for early intervention and improved quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
- Adolescent Medicine
Background:
- Migraine (MH) and tension-type headache (TTH) are common in adolescents but often misunderstood by parents and teachers.
- This lack of recognition can delay crucial medical diagnosis and management, impacting students' well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess adolescent knowledge of headache impact and types affecting school and social activities.
- To identify headache triggers, disability levels, and current management strategies in high school students.
Main Methods:
- A self-administered questionnaire was used for 60 high school students (aged 17-20) in Rimini.
- The survey covered headache history, diagnosis (based on 2004 IHS criteria), triggers, disability (MIDAS), and treatments.
Main Results:
- 84% reported recurrent headaches; 45% had MH, 27% TTH. Common triggers included fatigue, stress, and lack of sleep.
- 92% couldn't attend lessons or activities due to headaches. None had consulted a doctor, and 90% lacked headache awareness from media.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant need for headache educational programs in high schools.
- Such programs can improve communication among teachers, families, physicians, and adolescents, enabling early intervention and preventing long-term issues.
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