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Insufficient sleep is prevalent among migraineurs: a population-based study
Jiyoung Kim1, Soo-Jin Cho2, Won-Joo Kim3
1Department of Neurology, Bio Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, South Korea.
The Journal of Headache and Pain
|April 30, 2017
Summary
Migraine sufferers are more likely to experience insufficient sleep. This study found a significantly higher prevalence of insufficient sleep in individuals with migraine compared to those without. Addressing sleep may be crucial for migraine management.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Sleep Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Sleep disturbances are frequently reported in individuals experiencing migraine headaches.
- While the link between sleep disorders and migraine is established, the specific association with perceived insufficient sleep remains under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between insufficient sleep and migraine using data from the Korean Headache-Sleep Study (KHSS).
Main Methods:
- A nationwide, cross-sectional, population-based survey (KHSS) of Korean adults aged 19-69 years was conducted.
- Insufficient sleep was defined as a difference of one hour or more between perceived sleep need and actual average sleep duration.
Main Results:
- Out of 2,695 participants, 727 (27.0%) reported insufficient sleep.
- The prevalence of insufficient sleep was significantly higher in the migraine group (45.5%) compared to non-migraine headache (32.9%) and non-headache (20.4%) groups.
- Migraine was associated with an increased odds ratio (OR=1.8) for insufficient sleep, even after adjusting for various confounding factors.
Conclusions:
- Migraineurs exhibit a significantly higher prevalence of insufficient sleep compared to individuals with non-migraine headaches or no headaches.
- These findings highlight insufficient sleep as a key factor associated with migraine.
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